Quality Program Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Quality Program Managers who need visa sponsorship typically qualify under the H-1B visa as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, tech, and aerospace sponsor this role regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Modernize and direct engineering efforts for the Transactions/Payments domain from enterprise integration services. This domain consists of modern & efficient transaction enabling APIs that provide our consumers the payment and transactional capabilities needed to serve our clients with .com experiences, customer care representatives & financial advisors who serve our clients. Deliver payment-centric solutions for various consumers to use different payment features with enterprise services that includes vendor decommission and digital NT migration. Contribute to product strategy, defining the minimum viable product (MVP) scopes and outlining the product roadmap. Responsible for technology strategy including tech stack selection and solution design with one payment architecture. Guide technical estimations and managed product budgets throughout the design and development cycle. Collaborate with various partner teams (Multiple Digital teams, Enterprise payment foundation and Payment portal teams, Cloud platform and infra teams, etc.) and engage in vendor negotiations.
Define and implement standards for product OKRs and departmental metrics. Recruit, guide and develop high-performing engineering professionals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position is based out of and reports to Thrivent’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office anywhere in the United States.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 8 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience as a software engineer, analyst, or developer.
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Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams with a documented track record of delivery for cross-functional product experience with Cloud hosting and managing products.
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Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- RESTful services design philosophy, building high performing APIs and writing specs and expertise in Java, and other J2EE design patterns
- Building CI/CD pipelines using SVN, Maven and Jenkins for deployments and releases while aligning to strategy, design, and architecture of platform
- Proven ability to evaluate and introduce emerging technologies through technical proof-of-concepts, including DynamoDB, Redis caching, Kafka stream processing, and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda
- Proficient in the design and development of scalable Web applications and Microservices using Java-based MVC frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring, with deep knowledge of enterprise-grade J2EE design patterns
- Advanced expertise in building responsive front-end components utilizing frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, Node.js, React.js, AngularJS, and HTML5
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including deployment and management of services in EKS and EC2 cluster environments
- Skilled in containerization and orchestration on AWS OpenShift environments
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise-wide code quality standards, including the rollout of automated code quality tools
- Extensive experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, and Elasticsearch, with a strong grasp of data modeling and performance optimization
- Background in Mainframe data integration, with the ability to analyze legacy systems and integrate with modern NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), with a track record of successful delivery across multiple release cycles in 1-2 week sprint cadences
COMPENSATION
Salary: At least $214,053/year
OTHER
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Modernize and direct engineering efforts for the Transactions/Payments domain from enterprise integration services. This domain consists of modern & efficient transaction enabling APIs that provide our consumers the payment and transactional capabilities needed to serve our clients with .com experiences, customer care representatives & financial advisors who serve our clients. Deliver payment-centric solutions for various consumers to use different payment features with enterprise services that includes vendor decommission and digital NT migration. Contribute to product strategy, defining the minimum viable product (MVP) scopes and outlining the product roadmap. Responsible for technology strategy including tech stack selection and solution design with one payment architecture. Guide technical estimations and managed product budgets throughout the design and development cycle. Collaborate with various partner teams (Multiple Digital teams, Enterprise payment foundation and Payment portal teams, Cloud platform and infra teams, etc.) and engage in vendor negotiations.
Define and implement standards for product OKRs and departmental metrics. Recruit, guide and develop high-performing engineering professionals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position is based out of and reports to Thrivent’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office anywhere in the United States.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 8 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience as a software engineer, analyst, or developer.
-
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams with a documented track record of delivery for cross-functional product experience with Cloud hosting and managing products.
-
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- RESTful services design philosophy, building high performing APIs and writing specs and expertise in Java, and other J2EE design patterns
- Building CI/CD pipelines using SVN, Maven and Jenkins for deployments and releases while aligning to strategy, design, and architecture of platform
- Proven ability to evaluate and introduce emerging technologies through technical proof-of-concepts, including DynamoDB, Redis caching, Kafka stream processing, and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda
- Proficient in the design and development of scalable Web applications and Microservices using Java-based MVC frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring, with deep knowledge of enterprise-grade J2EE design patterns
- Advanced expertise in building responsive front-end components utilizing frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, Node.js, React.js, AngularJS, and HTML5
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including deployment and management of services in EKS and EC2 cluster environments
- Skilled in containerization and orchestration on AWS OpenShift environments
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise-wide code quality standards, including the rollout of automated code quality tools
- Extensive experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, and Elasticsearch, with a strong grasp of data modeling and performance optimization
- Background in Mainframe data integration, with the ability to analyze legacy systems and integrate with modern NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), with a track record of successful delivery across multiple release cycles in 1-2 week sprint cadences
COMPENSATION
Salary: At least $214,053/year
OTHER
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Program Manager
Target industries with strong sponsorship track records
Manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, and medical device companies file H-1B petitions for Quality Program Managers consistently. These industries depend on specialized quality systems expertise that's genuinely hard to source domestically, making sponsorship a practical business decision.
Frame your degree field carefully on applications
H-1B approval for this role hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation status. A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or quality management strengthens your case significantly more than a general business degree when employers file your petition.
Highlight certifications that signal specialized expertise
Credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, or ISO lead auditor certifications reinforce the specialty occupation argument. USCIS scrutinizes quality roles, and professional certifications help justify why a degreed specialist is required.
Understand that company size affects sponsorship likelihood
Large manufacturers and global tech firms have established immigration counsel and repeat sponsorship processes. Smaller companies may be willing but lack experience. Asking about their prior sponsorship history during interviews is a reasonable and expected question.
Prepare for USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation
Quality and program management roles face higher rates of Requests for Evidence than engineering-specific titles. Your employer's petition should clearly establish that the role requires a specific technical degree, not just any bachelor's degree in any field.
Use your current visa status as a negotiating asset
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, you're immediately work-authorized, which removes employer risk during the H-1B cap lottery period. Leading with your work authorization timeline helps employers understand the practical path forward before committing to sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quality Program Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it requires a well-documented petition. USCIS approves Quality Program Manager H-1B visa cases when the employer demonstrates the role requires a specific technical bachelor's degree, such as industrial engineering or quality management, not just any degree. Roles that accept any bachelor's field face higher RFE rates. The job description language matters significantly here.
What degree fields best support H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and quality management are the strongest degree fields for this role. Manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering also support approval well in technical environments. A general business or management degree creates ambiguity about specialty occupation status, which USCIS may challenge. If your degree is in a borderline field, your employer's attorney should address that proactively in the petition.
Which employers sponsor Quality Program Managers for H-1B visas most consistently?
Companies with large-scale manufacturing or hardware operations file the most H-1B petitions for quality and program management roles. This includes semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace contractors, medical device companies, and automotive suppliers. You can browse verified sponsoring employers actively hiring Quality Program Managers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings to roles open to visa sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Quality Program Manager role under portability?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Quality Program Manager to Quality Program Manager transfers are straightforward; moves into unrelated roles require more careful analysis.
Does having a PMP certification improve my chances of H-1B approval for this role?
A PMP helps, but it's not a substitute for degree-field alignment. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the academic requirements of the position, not professional certifications. That said, a PMP combined with an engineering or technical degree strengthens the overall petition by demonstrating both theoretical foundation and professional specialization. ASQ certifications like CQE or CQM are particularly relevant for quality-specific roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Quality Program 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.