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Security Program Managers overseeing enterprise risk, compliance frameworks, or infrastructure protection qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Employers routinely sponsor this role given the acute shortage of qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Target employers with established security organizations
Large technology companies, defense contractors, and financial institutions maintain dedicated security teams and sponsor H-1B visas regularly. These organizations have existing immigration counsel and streamlined sponsorship processes, making approval faster and less uncertain for program managers.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job. A degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science maps cleanly. If your degree is in a related field, document how coursework aligns with security program management responsibilities explicitly.
Highlight certifications like CISSP, CISM, or PMP
Professional certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized expertise beyond your degree. USCIS adjudicators view industry-recognized credentials as supporting evidence of specialty occupation status, particularly when the job combines technical security knowledge with program management responsibilities.
Document scope of security programs you have managed
Petition letters carry more weight when they detail specific programs, such as SOC buildouts, third-party risk frameworks, or compliance initiatives like FedRAMP or SOC 2. Concrete program scope demonstrates the complexity that justifies specialty occupation classification under immigration standards.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline and plan accordingly
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. If you miss the lottery, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, which can sponsor H-1B visas year-round without lottery participation, often hiring security program managers for institutional risk roles.
Ask employers about O-1A as an alternative pathway
Security professionals with published research, speaking engagements, or recognized leadership in the field may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. Unlike H-1B, O-1A has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a viable option if your background includes demonstrable industry recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Security Program Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS has consistently approved Security Program Manager roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field. Petitions are strengthened when the job description specifies technical responsibilities like risk framework design, vulnerability program oversight, or compliance architecture rather than purely administrative duties.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Security Program Manager?
A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Degrees in business or general management are less likely to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation requirement for this role unless paired with substantial coursework in information security. Foreign three-year degrees are generally accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Security Program Managers?
The strongest sponsorship activity comes from large technology companies, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and financial institutions, all of which operate mature security organizations with ongoing compliance obligations. Federal contractors subject to CMMC or FedRAMP requirements are especially active sponsors because qualified security program managers are difficult to hire domestically. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring.
Can I use work experience instead of a degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education under specific circumstances, but this pathway is harder to establish for specialty occupation classification. Experience substitution works best when supported by an expert evaluation letter from a credentialed evaluator and when the job description itself requires that specific experience level. A degree remains the most straightforward path for Security Program Manager petitions.
How does having a security clearance affect my sponsorship prospects?
An active security clearance significantly increases your value to employers who work on federal contracts, but it does not directly affect the H-1B visa petition process with USCIS. Clearances are granted to individuals, not visa statuses, and sponsoring employers will evaluate whether your existing clearance can be maintained or transferred. Some classified roles may have restrictions that complicate sponsorship, so confirm clearance eligibility with the employer's security officer early in the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security 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.