E-3 Visa Production Manager Jobs
Production Manager roles in U.S. manufacturing, film, and operations qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery, and your two-year E-3 status renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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The Venue Production Manager leads a team of production professionals who deliver events for the AMER Event Productions team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside company’s leadership, directing high-impact planning and production team operations. A successful candidate will bring their years of event production experience to the team and step seamlessly into a fast-paced corporate office environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, impeccable customer service attitude, and be energetically driven to serve our customers and the team.
Key job responsibilities
- Accountable for daily operations of event venues in multiple locations in AMER while onsite at HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia
- Evangelizes team standard operating procedures
- Leads new hire onboarding and development plans
- Manages, schedules, and develops event productions teams
- Reviews and manages team related data and metrics
- Acts as an escalation point for direct reports and customers
- Develops and improves communication across teams and services
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with partner groups and stakeholders
- Supports internal cost recovery model
- Works on team related programmatic initiatives
A day in the life
The Venue Production Manager will oversee event production teams in multiple locations. These teams are responsible for serving customers who book Amazon’s event production services and transform customer ideas into technical event productions.
About the team
The Event Productions Venue Operations team plans, executes, and sources production resources for in-room and livestream events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of developing a team of technical professionals across multiple locations experience, or Bachelor's degree
- Ability to adjust work schedule to business needs, including occasional travel
- 3+ years project or program management experience
- 5+ years employee people management experience
- 5+ years planning and managing event production operations
- Experience with production booking
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendaring systems and databases, including related metrics
- Demonstrated experience with production management
- Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging technologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Evangelizes standard operation procedure, and increases efficiencies
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to dive deep into related metrics
- Demonstrated ability to train, educate, mentor and/or coach team members
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and MS Office Suite. Optional, SharePoint, Visio, Tableau
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
DESCRIPTION
The Venue Production Manager leads a team of production professionals who deliver events for the AMER Event Productions team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside company’s leadership, directing high-impact planning and production team operations. A successful candidate will bring their years of event production experience to the team and step seamlessly into a fast-paced corporate office environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, impeccable customer service attitude, and be energetically driven to serve our customers and the team.
Key job responsibilities
- Accountable for daily operations of event venues in multiple locations in AMER while onsite at HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia
- Evangelizes team standard operating procedures
- Leads new hire onboarding and development plans
- Manages, schedules, and develops event productions teams
- Reviews and manages team related data and metrics
- Acts as an escalation point for direct reports and customers
- Develops and improves communication across teams and services
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with partner groups and stakeholders
- Supports internal cost recovery model
- Works on team related programmatic initiatives
A day in the life
The Venue Production Manager will oversee event production teams in multiple locations. These teams are responsible for serving customers who book Amazon’s event production services and transform customer ideas into technical event productions.
About the team
The Event Productions Venue Operations team plans, executes, and sources production resources for in-room and livestream events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of developing a team of technical professionals across multiple locations experience, or Bachelor's degree
- Ability to adjust work schedule to business needs, including occasional travel
- 3+ years project or program management experience
- 5+ years employee people management experience
- 5+ years planning and managing event production operations
- Experience with production booking
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendaring systems and databases, including related metrics
- Demonstrated experience with production management
- Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging technologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Evangelizes standard operation procedure, and increases efficiencies
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to dive deep into related metrics
- Demonstrated ability to train, educate, mentor and/or coach team members
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and MS Office Suite. Optional, SharePoint, Visio, Tableau
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Production Manager
Align your degree to the role
U.S. consular officers assess whether your qualification directly supports production management. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain strengthens your case more than a general business degree paired with experience alone.
Target employers with active LCA history
Companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for production or operations roles already understand the E-3 process. DOL's OFLC disclosure data lets you verify which employers have sponsored similar titles before approaching them.
Request a specialty occupation job description
Ask your prospective employer to draft a job description that specifies a bachelor's degree in a relevant field as a formal requirement, not a preference. 'Preferred' language can create problems at the consulate and undermine your specialty occupation classification.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls your start date while your employer focuses on onboarding.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before the offer
E-Verify enrollment is not required for standard E-3 sponsorship, but some large employers mandate it internally. Knowing your employer's status early prevents last-minute compliance surprises that can delay your I-9 and first day.
Prepare for consulate questions about your management scope
Officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth frequently ask production managers to describe team size, budget authority, and operational oversight. Bring documentation that shows your direct reports, P&L responsibility, or project scale to substantiate your title.
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Find Production Manager JobsProduction Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see employers who have a history of sponsoring Australian workers, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
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 Production Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain management. Roles that accept any degree, or treat a degree as optional, are harder to qualify. The key is that the job description must establish a direct relationship between the degree field and the duties performed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Production Manager positions?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery in April with no guarantee of selection. For Australian production managers, the E-3 is a direct path rather than a chance-based one, and it renews in two-year increments indefinitely.
Can I change employers or move into a senior role while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new position requires a fresh LCA and a new visa application or change of status. If your role expands significantly, such as moving from Production Manager to Director of Operations, your employer should file a new LCA reflecting the updated title and wage level to keep your status consistent with your actual duties.
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