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Head of Business Operations roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no cap, giving Australian professionals a direct path to senior operations leadership roles at U.S. companies.
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Adobe's Partnerships organization drives growth and access to new technology by partnering with top tech companies. This role leads Partnerships Strategy & Operations, a team of highly motivated strategy specialists that acts as the accelerant for the Partnerships organization. You'll own two connected mandates: Define strategy by identifying high-impact opportunities and crafting the frameworks the Partnerships team follows. Also, drive insights and operational excellence by tracking performance and managing the budget, headcount, and goals and achievements rhythms.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy: Lead the "top of the funnel" and "see around corners." Anticipate high-impact opportunities aligned to Adobe's product priorities. Set category strategy and prioritization for the rest of the Partnerships team to complete. Keep the strategy aligned to the company's priorities through annual Interlocks and QBRs. Feed collaborative insights back as input to Adobe's broader strategy and prioritization.
Insights & Operations: Track partnership metrics and derive insights to iterate on strategy. Define and track Corporate Partnerships OKRs; own budget tracking, headcount planning, and resource reallocation; design end-to-end partnership processes that keep the group aligned and efficient.
Leadership & Communication: Manage and develop the team, coaching it to turn analyses into actionable recommendations, and persuasively communicate the partnerships strategy and plan to cross-functional teams and executives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years combined across strategy (consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy) and partnerships, business development, or operations — ideally in software, cloud, or internet.
- A track record leading complex strategic and operational initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical rigor and excellent executive communication and influence.
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior partner strategy or partner operations experience at a technology company.
- An advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technical, management, or engineering field.
- Familiarity with Adobe's products and passion for the collaboration, creativity, and digital transformation spaces.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
EXPECTED PAY RANGE
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $201,100 - $380,225 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
In California, the pay range for this position is $244,600 - $380,225.
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
INTRODUCTION
Adobe's Partnerships organization drives growth and access to new technology by partnering with top tech companies. This role leads Partnerships Strategy & Operations, a team of highly motivated strategy specialists that acts as the accelerant for the Partnerships organization. You'll own two connected mandates: Define strategy by identifying high-impact opportunities and crafting the frameworks the Partnerships team follows. Also, drive insights and operational excellence by tracking performance and managing the budget, headcount, and goals and achievements rhythms.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy: Lead the "top of the funnel" and "see around corners." Anticipate high-impact opportunities aligned to Adobe's product priorities. Set category strategy and prioritization for the rest of the Partnerships team to complete. Keep the strategy aligned to the company's priorities through annual Interlocks and QBRs. Feed collaborative insights back as input to Adobe's broader strategy and prioritization.
Insights & Operations: Track partnership metrics and derive insights to iterate on strategy. Define and track Corporate Partnerships OKRs; own budget tracking, headcount planning, and resource reallocation; design end-to-end partnership processes that keep the group aligned and efficient.
Leadership & Communication: Manage and develop the team, coaching it to turn analyses into actionable recommendations, and persuasively communicate the partnerships strategy and plan to cross-functional teams and executives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years combined across strategy (consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy) and partnerships, business development, or operations — ideally in software, cloud, or internet.
- A track record leading complex strategic and operational initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical rigor and excellent executive communication and influence.
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior partner strategy or partner operations experience at a technology company.
- An advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technical, management, or engineering field.
- Familiarity with Adobe's products and passion for the collaboration, creativity, and digital transformation spaces.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
EXPECTED PAY RANGE
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $201,100 - $380,225 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
In California, the pay range for this position is $244,600 - $380,225.
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Business Operations
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree in business, commerce, or management satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement. Make sure your resume and credentials clearly state your field of study, since vague degree descriptions can slow LCA certification with DOL.
Target companies with existing visa infrastructure
Search for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before. Companies with established HR compliance teams are far more likely to move quickly on E-3 sponsorship than those encountering the process for the first time.
Address dual intent concerns before your interview
Operations leadership roles can attract extra consular scrutiny because hiring managers sometimes assume senior hires want permanent residency. Prepare a clear, specific account of your professional plans that demonstrates genuine nonimmigrant intent without ruling out future pathways.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for post-offer paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This avoids delays from employers unfamiliar with DOL's FLAG portal requirements and gets your consulate appointment scheduled faster.
Clarify who owns the LCA filing with your employer
The employer must file the LCA with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm early in the offer negotiation whether their legal team or HR will handle this, and request a realistic timeline so your start date aligns with visa approval.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate wait times
E-3 consulate appointment wait times in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth vary by season. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date after the LCA is certified, and confirm whether your employer needs you to enter on E-3 or can support a change of status.
E-3 Visa Head Of Business Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Head of Business Operations jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, as it filters roles by employers who have active E-3 sponsorship history. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status reliably, which means you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has never filed an LCA. Focusing your search on companies with a documented track record of E-3 filings saves significant time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Head of Business Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, operations management, or a related discipline. The key is that the degree must be a minimum requirement for the role, not merely preferred. Roles where any degree suffices, regardless of field, are harder to support under the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for this type of role?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply at any time of year as long as you have a qualifying job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery with only a roughly 25 to 30 percent selection rate for most registrants. For Australian professionals in operations leadership, the E-3 is a substantially more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 visa in a Head of Business Operations role?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with your new employer. The new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp unless you're changing status from within the U.S. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so timing your transition carefully relative to your current visa expiry matters.