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Head of Operations roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian operations leaders targeting U.S. employers.
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A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
The Team
Shared Services & Enablement Operations was established to drive alignment and effectiveness of non-production functions that support advisors, field partners, customers, and service associates—enhancing the overall performance of the Operations organization.
You and your peers make up a high performing team of project delivery leaders and associates inclusive of Project Managers, Product Owners, Readiness resources, and Portfolio Management experts. This collaborative team is driving significant transformational efforts across and beyond Operations.
The Impact:
The Head of Operations Project Management Office (OPMO) will:
- Oversee and maintain the OPMO, ensuring projects support the organization’s strategic goals through consistent and high-quality execution.
- Lead and mentor a centralized team of project management managers and associates, including onshore and offshore resources and vendors.
- Translate prioritized work into executable delivery plans, ensuring clear sequencing, coordination and accountability.
- Partner with Operations leadership, external partners, and cross-functional departments to prioritize initiatives, align project requirements, and support strategic execution.
- Conduct strategic reviews of project plans, particularly for high-complexity projects and key lifecycle tollgates.
- Manage KPIs and performance metrics to monitor delivery, identify improvement opportunities, drive accountability, and ensure projected ROI is met or exceeded.
- Proactively identify delivery risks and execution gaps, mobilizing teams to resolve or escalate as needed.
- Oversee and balance project delivery resource allocation across programs, projects, and business priorities.
- Ensure consistent use of delivery standards, methodologies, and artifacts, including stage gates, status reporting and risk/issue management.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, delivery insights and evolving best practices.
- Manage relationships with internal and external business and technology partners, serving as a liaison to senior leadership and supporting escalations as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships with peer groups: Product Owner, Portfolio Management, Project Readiness, and other Project Management leaders to improve delivery and execution through shared best practices and aligned workflows.
- Build a project delivery career path that includes entry-level roles, onshore and offshore resources, and vendor partners.
- Identify competency gaps and develop training programs, tools, and structures that build functional expertise and support enterprise enablement.
- Coach teams on project delivery methodologies to strengthen measurement, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Mobilize the organization to implement initiatives, manage changing priorities, and coordinate effectively between project managers and readiness consultants.
The Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience with either Project/Program Management or leading managers within a financial services organization
- Experience leading ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, including influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes
- Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies
- Build support and momentum to move ideas through implementation
- Experience creating a dynamic operating environment where people are inspired, encouraged, and motivated to succeed together
- Proven impact as a thought leader, strategic thinker and problem solver.
- Experience applying project and change management methodologies, including governance, stage gates, risk and issue management, stakeholder readiness, and adoption planning.
- Proficiency with project management software, including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira, and dashboarding or visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, or Power BI
The Ideal Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience leading and managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within wealth management and/or insurance industries
- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
- Agile and Waterfall project management experience
What You Can Expect at MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
- Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
- A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
- Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
- Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
- A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused.
LI-MC1
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $176,400-$231,500
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
The Team
Shared Services & Enablement Operations was established to drive alignment and effectiveness of non-production functions that support advisors, field partners, customers, and service associates—enhancing the overall performance of the Operations organization.
You and your peers make up a high performing team of project delivery leaders and associates inclusive of Project Managers, Product Owners, Readiness resources, and Portfolio Management experts. This collaborative team is driving significant transformational efforts across and beyond Operations.
The Impact:
The Head of Operations Project Management Office (OPMO) will:
- Oversee and maintain the OPMO, ensuring projects support the organization’s strategic goals through consistent and high-quality execution.
- Lead and mentor a centralized team of project management managers and associates, including onshore and offshore resources and vendors.
- Translate prioritized work into executable delivery plans, ensuring clear sequencing, coordination and accountability.
- Partner with Operations leadership, external partners, and cross-functional departments to prioritize initiatives, align project requirements, and support strategic execution.
- Conduct strategic reviews of project plans, particularly for high-complexity projects and key lifecycle tollgates.
- Manage KPIs and performance metrics to monitor delivery, identify improvement opportunities, drive accountability, and ensure projected ROI is met or exceeded.
- Proactively identify delivery risks and execution gaps, mobilizing teams to resolve or escalate as needed.
- Oversee and balance project delivery resource allocation across programs, projects, and business priorities.
- Ensure consistent use of delivery standards, methodologies, and artifacts, including stage gates, status reporting and risk/issue management.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, delivery insights and evolving best practices.
- Manage relationships with internal and external business and technology partners, serving as a liaison to senior leadership and supporting escalations as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships with peer groups: Product Owner, Portfolio Management, Project Readiness, and other Project Management leaders to improve delivery and execution through shared best practices and aligned workflows.
- Build a project delivery career path that includes entry-level roles, onshore and offshore resources, and vendor partners.
- Identify competency gaps and develop training programs, tools, and structures that build functional expertise and support enterprise enablement.
- Coach teams on project delivery methodologies to strengthen measurement, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Mobilize the organization to implement initiatives, manage changing priorities, and coordinate effectively between project managers and readiness consultants.
The Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience with either Project/Program Management or leading managers within a financial services organization
- Experience leading ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, including influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes
- Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies
- Build support and momentum to move ideas through implementation
- Experience creating a dynamic operating environment where people are inspired, encouraged, and motivated to succeed together
- Proven impact as a thought leader, strategic thinker and problem solver.
- Experience applying project and change management methodologies, including governance, stage gates, risk and issue management, stakeholder readiness, and adoption planning.
- Proficiency with project management software, including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira, and dashboarding or visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, or Power BI
The Ideal Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience leading and managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within wealth management and/or insurance industries
- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
- Agile and Waterfall project management experience
What You Can Expect at MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
- Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
- A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
- Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
- Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
- A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused.
LI-MC1
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $176,400-$231,500
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Operations
Frame your credentials around U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian operations experience counts, but the E-3 visa requires the role to demand a specific bachelor's degree. Document how your degree field directly maps to the Head of Operations responsibilities, not just general business expertise.
Target employers with existing DOL LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before already understand the DOL certification process. Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have sponsored operations or management roles, they're far less likely to stall on sponsorship paperwork.
Address dual intent before your interview stage
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so interviewers may probe your long-term intentions. Prepare a clear, honest account of your career plans in the U.S. that doesn't conflict with the nonimmigrant intent requirement.
Get your LCA filed before you accept a start date
DOL must certify the LCA before you can attend your consulate appointment. Build at least two to four weeks of LCA processing time into your offer negotiation so your start date is realistic and your employer isn't caught short.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to coordinate LCA and consulate prep
Head of Operations offers move fast and employers expect quick onboarding. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation so nothing delays your start date.
Negotiate a written sponsorship commitment before resigning
E-3 sponsorship is employer-tied, so if the offer falls through after you've resigned your current role, you lose both. Get the employer's sponsorship obligations documented in your offer letter before giving notice.
E-3 Visa Head Of Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Head of Operations jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter Head of Operations positions by employers with active sponsorship history, which cuts out the back-and-forth of approaching companies that have never filed an LCA before.
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 Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but not automatically. The role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration or operations management. If the job description accepts any degree or no degree at all, the consular officer may question whether it meets the specialty occupation standard. A well-drafted LCA and offer letter that ties the degree requirement to the operational responsibilities strengthens the case significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Head of Operations roles?
The H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance, while the E-3 has no lottery and a 10,500-visa annual cap that has never been fully used. For Australian nationals in operations leadership, the E-3 is a direct path to U.S. employment without waiting for a lottery result. The trade-off is that the E-3 is exclusively available to Australian citizens, so it's not an option if you hold dual citizenship and are applying under a different nationality.
What happens to my E-3 status if my Head of Operations role changes significantly?
If your responsibilities shift substantially, such as moving from an operations director role to a company-wide CEO function, your existing E-3 may no longer match the certified LCA. Your employer should file an amended LCA and updated visa documentation before the change takes effect. Smaller title or pay adjustments within the same specialty occupation typically don't require a new filing, but it's worth confirming the scope of the change against your original LCA certification.