Global Immigration Program Lead (AI-Enabled)

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced immigration leader to oversee end-to-end Americas sponsorship programs, serving as the primary point of contact for complex cases and vendor relationships while aligning with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal.

You will manage high-volume H-1B, PERM, and Prevailing Wage processes, leverage AI to automate repetitive tasks, monitor regulatory risks, and contribute to policy documentation and training across regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of U.S. immigration experience including hands-on management of H-1B sponsorship, PERM, and Prevailing Wage determinations
• Experience managing Canadian immigration programs (C-20 work permits, GTS LMIA, BC Provincial Nominee Program)
• Experience partnering with HR, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to align immigration strategy with business objectives, leveraging data analytics to track program health and provide insights

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Americas immigration sponsorship, serving as the primary point of contact for complex case management, escalations, and vendor relationships while partnering with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal to align strategy with business goals.
• Manage high-volume, complex immigration programs—including Remote Work, H-1B, PERM, and Prevailing Wage determinations—ensuring full compliance with government regulations while managing immigration vendor relationships, including SLAs, performance, and issue resolution.
• AI & Process Optimization: Leverage AI tools to automate cyclical processes, drive operational efficiency, and continuously improve program delivery and policy execution.
• Risk, Governance & Strategic Initiatives: Monitor regulatory risks, share data-driven insights with leadership, and maintain policy documentation and training; support M&A activity and rotational programs.

Skills

U.S. immigration expertise

Canadian immigration programs

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Workday in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced immigration leader to oversee end-to-end Americas sponsorship programs, serving as the primary point of contact for complex cases and vendor relationships while aligning with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal.

You will manage high-volume H-1B, PERM, and Prevailing Wage processes, leverage AI to automate repetitive tasks, monitor regulatory risks, and contribute to policy documentation and training across regions.