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New Product Development Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when tied to a directly related degree in engineering, business, or a technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship, and the annual cap and selection process apply. TN visa and E-3 visa pathways may also fit depending on your nationality. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
WHERE IS THE WORK:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
Thermo King has an exciting new opportunity to join our organization as a New Product Development Program Manager. This role will lead cross–functional product development teams to deliver new or improved Thermo King products to market through a structured Stage–Gate NPD process. This role ensures new products meet specific customer requirements, program goals, timelines, and budgets. Program Managers take P&L accountability for all program/project activity through product launch. A key deliverable for the role is to follow best practices and drive teams towards project execution to a hand–off with operations. You will achieve success by leading well with influence as opposed to direct authority, dealing well with ambiguity and leading the team through it effectively, advocating and removing obstacles for the team, and maintaining a proactive, problem–solving mindset, all while keeping the teams motivated and engaged. This is not an IT PMO role. We are seeking a program manager with experience in engineering, new product development, manufacturing, or industrial portfolio management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Take overall responsibility for complete product delivery from requirements and prototype testing through to successful product launch.
- Partner closely with management and business leaders to define program scope, objectives, and robust risk assessments.
- Collaborate with Product Management to establish and define customer and product requirements.
- Direct and coordinate activities of program personnel to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while strictly meeting customer requirements.
- Anticipate issues and drive proactive countermeasures to ensure programs meet intended objectives.
- Escalate critical issues and mitigation recommendations to executive leadership in a timely manner.
- Resolve people and team dynamic issues to maintain effective performance across the cross–functional team.
- Manage intra–program dependencies and their interrelationships, including their impact upon other enterprise programs and projects.
- Mentor and coach program team members and non–dedicated project leaders on project management fundamentals and governance.
- Schedule and facilitate timely status review meetings, gate assessments, and progress milestone updates.
- Drive the integrated planning and implementation of multiple cross–functional programs across the organization.
- Drive operational and process efficiencies to actively reduce New Product Development (NPD) cycle times.
- Collaborate with the PMO Leader and other Program Managers across the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to continuously improve the Trane Technologies Project Development Process.
- Lead post–program reviews to capture lessons learned, driving organizational learning and long–term process improvement.
- Travel 10–20%.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience leading complex New Product Development hardware projects.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in end–to–end project/program execution within a structured Stage–Gate process.
- Proven experience leading diverse cross–functional teams and communicating effectively at the executive (VP) level.
- PMP or equivalent PMI certification required. May be pursued after hire.
- Solid understanding of P&L management, financial tracking, and hardware/manufacturing product development cycles.
- Certified MS Project Orange Belt preferred.
ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE OR HOURLY BASE PAY RANGE:
$127,110.00 - $177,870.00
COMPENSATION TYPE:
Salary
INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:
Yes
SALES COMMISSION ELIGIBLE:
No
DISCLAIMER:
We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
WHERE IS THE WORK:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
Thermo King has an exciting new opportunity to join our organization as a New Product Development Program Manager. This role will lead cross–functional product development teams to deliver new or improved Thermo King products to market through a structured Stage–Gate NPD process. This role ensures new products meet specific customer requirements, program goals, timelines, and budgets. Program Managers take P&L accountability for all program/project activity through product launch. A key deliverable for the role is to follow best practices and drive teams towards project execution to a hand–off with operations. You will achieve success by leading well with influence as opposed to direct authority, dealing well with ambiguity and leading the team through it effectively, advocating and removing obstacles for the team, and maintaining a proactive, problem–solving mindset, all while keeping the teams motivated and engaged. This is not an IT PMO role. We are seeking a program manager with experience in engineering, new product development, manufacturing, or industrial portfolio management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Take overall responsibility for complete product delivery from requirements and prototype testing through to successful product launch.
- Partner closely with management and business leaders to define program scope, objectives, and robust risk assessments.
- Collaborate with Product Management to establish and define customer and product requirements.
- Direct and coordinate activities of program personnel to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while strictly meeting customer requirements.
- Anticipate issues and drive proactive countermeasures to ensure programs meet intended objectives.
- Escalate critical issues and mitigation recommendations to executive leadership in a timely manner.
- Resolve people and team dynamic issues to maintain effective performance across the cross–functional team.
- Manage intra–program dependencies and their interrelationships, including their impact upon other enterprise programs and projects.
- Mentor and coach program team members and non–dedicated project leaders on project management fundamentals and governance.
- Schedule and facilitate timely status review meetings, gate assessments, and progress milestone updates.
- Drive the integrated planning and implementation of multiple cross–functional programs across the organization.
- Drive operational and process efficiencies to actively reduce New Product Development (NPD) cycle times.
- Collaborate with the PMO Leader and other Program Managers across the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to continuously improve the Trane Technologies Project Development Process.
- Lead post–program reviews to capture lessons learned, driving organizational learning and long–term process improvement.
- Travel 10–20%.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience leading complex New Product Development hardware projects.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in end–to–end project/program execution within a structured Stage–Gate process.
- Proven experience leading diverse cross–functional teams and communicating effectively at the executive (VP) level.
- PMP or equivalent PMI certification required. May be pursued after hire.
- Solid understanding of P&L management, financial tracking, and hardware/manufacturing product development cycles.
- Certified MS Project Orange Belt preferred.
ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE OR HOURLY BASE PAY RANGE:
$127,110.00 - $177,870.00
COMPENSATION TYPE:
Salary
INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:
Yes
SALES COMMISSION ELIGIBLE:
No
DISCLAIMER:
We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a New Product Development Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your LCA approval hinges on proving a direct connection between your degree field and the NPD manager role. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and map your coursework to the listed knowledge areas before interviews start.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Employers who have filed LCAs for product development or related management roles are already comfortable with the sponsorship process. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified sponsors by role and location before you apply.
Clarify stage-gate ownership in job descriptions
Sponsoring employers must justify specialty occupation to USCIS by tying the role to degree-level knowledge. Roles that describe cross-functional oversight without mentioning technical depth can trigger Requests for Evidence, so push hiring managers to sharpen the job description before the LCA is filed.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the NPD Manager title in your target metro before you enter salary discussions, so you know the minimum the LCA must reflect.
Align your petition timeline with product launch cycles
H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially, but employers sometimes delay filing to sync with budget cycles. If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, confirm the petition will be filed well before your authorized period ends so cap-gap protection can bridge any gap.
Distinguish TN eligibility from H-1B for this role
Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore TN status under the engineer or scientist categories, but the role title must match a recognized USMCA profession. If your NPD manager duties are primarily managerial rather than technical, TN may not apply and H-1B becomes the primary path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a New Product Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, industrial design, or business with a technical concentration. Roles that accept any degree, or list a degree as preferred rather than required, risk an H-1B denial. The employer's job description must tie specific duties to degree-level theoretical and practical application to satisfy USCIS.
Which visas can sponsor a New Product Development Manager?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities and covers specialty occupations including NPD management. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has its own annual cap and requires an LCA but no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN if the role maps to a recognized USMCA profession. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is also possible for longer-term arrangements.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring New Product Development Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for product development and related management roles, searchable by city and industry. Focusing your search on companies that have filed before reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with employers who don't understand the sponsorship process or are unwilling to commit to the cost and timeline.
Does my degree field matter for NPD Manager sponsorship, even if I have years of experience?
Yes, degree field matters significantly for H-1B specialty occupation. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree and the job duties. For NPD Manager roles, degrees in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, product design, or an MBA with a technical undergraduate background tend to support the petition most cleanly. Work experience alone doesn't substitute for the degree-field alignment USCIS requires, though it can supplement a borderline case.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if my employer restructures or eliminates the product line I manage?
If your employer terminates your position, your H-1B status ends and you enter a grace period of up to 60 days to find a new employer willing to file a new H-1B petition on your behalf. Because you're already in H-1B status, you can start working for the new employer once their petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval. Acting quickly is essential given the 60-day window.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored New Product Development Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.