US Immigration Governance & Program Expert

<p style="text-align:left"><span>Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.</span><br /><br /><span>Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Lead the company’s immigration compliance and governance framework following the deconsolidation from the parent company. This role ensures that the organization maintains full compliance with US immigration laws and regulations. The expert will establish in-house immigration advisory services, previously provided by the parent company’s shared service centers, and act as the primary liaison with government agencies, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.<ul><li>Lead the Standalone U.S. Immigration Compliance Project: Define governance, timelines, deliverables, and risk‑mitigation strategies specific to U.S. immigration compliance; ensure all legal responsibilities, filings, and compliance obligations transition appropriately to Siemens Healthineers as the new employer entity.</li><li>Oversee mandatory legal and compliance actions in close collaboration with legal counsel and external immigration providers and law firms.</li><li>Develop, implement, and oversee immigration policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Lead the timely engagement of external U.S. immigration counsel to define strategy, confirm filing requirements, and establish timelines and pricing.</li><li>Maintain continuous alignment with Siemens GMR’s U.S. Immigration Team and external counsel to ensure compliance and business continuity.</li><li>Ensure compliance with US immigration laws, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations.</li><li>Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on implications for workforce planning.</li><li>Provide legal guidance on visa categories (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E, etc.), permanent residency, and work authorization to International Mobile Workforce.</li><li>Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to align immigration processes with business needs.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for government agencies and external immigration law firms.</li><li>Train HR and business leaders on immigration compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Prepare reports for senior leadership on immigration trends, risks, and compliance metrics.</li><li>Develop contingency plans for regulatory changes or geopolitical shifts affecting immigration.</li><li>Drive employee and business communications and change management - develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy to support impacted employees.</li></ul><p></p><p>Qualifications/ Experience:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>Minimum 7–10 years of experience in US immigration law, preferably within a corporate or law firm setting.</li><li>Extensive experience in U.S. immigration compliance, preferably within large multinational organizations or divestiture environments.</li><li>Deep understanding of USCIS, DOL, and related regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Proven expertise in employment-based immigration (nonimmigrant and immigrant categories).</li><li>Strong knowledge of US immigration regulations, compliance frameworks, and government processes.</li><li>Experience managing large-scale immigration programs for multinational corporations.</li></ul><p></p><p>Attributes and Skills:</p><ul><li>Proven ability to lead complex, high‑risk compliance projects with strict timelines.</li><li>Strong stakeholder‑management skills, including communication with executives, employees, and external counsel.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee situations with clarity and empathy.</li><li>Exceptional project management, analytical, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to operate in a fast‑moving, ambiguous environment with competing priorities.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Who we are</b>: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.</p><p></p><p><b>How we work:</b> When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.</p><p></p><p>To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page <a target="_blank" href="https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>The base pay range for this position is:</p><p></p>$126,190 - $173,514<p></p><p>Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.</p><p></p><p>If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company&#39;s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. </p><p></p><p>The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.</p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: </b>Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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