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Regional Operations Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it practical for mid-to-senior operations professionals building long-term U.S. careers.
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We are looking for a highly-driven and customer-oriented GFO Regional Eng Manager who will oversee all tasks associated with installing and maintaining AWS infrastructure in customer premises and/or colocation partner data centers across the US East Coast and Brazil. This includes ownership and accountability for the following efforts: building management systems (BMS), security protocols, access controls, power supply and resilience efforts, cooling systems, site hygiene, fire detection and control systems, preventative periodic maintenance, and all environmental aspects of the data centers in which AWS products and services will be deployed.
In this hands-on role, the GFO Regional Eng Manager operates with a high degree of professionalism and autonomy, regularly interfacing directly with customers to consistently deliver a positive customer experience. Partnering across internal teams and external third-party partners, this role regularly innovates and enables technical solutions that address engineering challenges as they arise. Leading a team of data center engineering technicians across multiple US and international sites, the GFO Regional Eng Manager thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and must demonstrate, and inspire in others, a positive "can do" attitude and a focus on our customers.
Key job responsibilities
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Own end-to-end operations for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and decommissioning AWS infrastructure at customer premises and colocation data centers across the US East Coast and Brazil/SAMER.
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Lead, develop, and inspire a team of data center engineering technicians across multiple domestic and international sites; drive a culture of inclusion and operational excellence.
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Diagnose root causes for rack power, networking, and environmental issues to deliver against 100% uptime goals; own critical event response and disaster recovery readiness.
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Collaborate with third-party partners, colocation teams, and internal stakeholders (EC2, Networking Eng, Supply Chain) to program manage installations and break/fix activities against SLAs.
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Define and execute key performance metrics; drive continuous improvement and cost optimization across the region.
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Partner with peer AMER West/Central and EMEA engineering managers to ensure consistent standards and knowledge sharing.
A day in the life
Physical Requirements:
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Physical ability to push and/or pull heavy objects into position (regularly lift up to 49 lbs and participate in team lifts of 50+ lbs).
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Ability to work on occasion in cramped spaces, elevated locations and/or at heights and from ladders, as required.
Travel Requirement:
- Travel up to 15% to domestic and international client locations required, including periodic travel to Brazil/SAMER sites.
About the team
AWS Global Field Operations (GFO) is the operational backbone for AWS products deployed outside traditional data centers. The engineering team manages the full infrastructure lifecycle — installation, maintenance, break/fix, and decommissioning — across 70+ countries. This role sits within DCO and reports to the Sr. Manager of GFO AMER & EMEA. We value diverse experiences, work-life harmony, and continuous growth. Even if you don't meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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5+ years of in a managerial/supervisory role with 5 or more direct reports experience
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3+ years of experience in industrial electrical and mechanical systems
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3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
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Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 7+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
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Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
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Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
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Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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
Salary: 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a highly-driven and customer-oriented GFO Regional Eng Manager who will oversee all tasks associated with installing and maintaining AWS infrastructure in customer premises and/or colocation partner data centers across the US East Coast and Brazil. This includes ownership and accountability for the following efforts: building management systems (BMS), security protocols, access controls, power supply and resilience efforts, cooling systems, site hygiene, fire detection and control systems, preventative periodic maintenance, and all environmental aspects of the data centers in which AWS products and services will be deployed.
In this hands-on role, the GFO Regional Eng Manager operates with a high degree of professionalism and autonomy, regularly interfacing directly with customers to consistently deliver a positive customer experience. Partnering across internal teams and external third-party partners, this role regularly innovates and enables technical solutions that address engineering challenges as they arise. Leading a team of data center engineering technicians across multiple US and international sites, the GFO Regional Eng Manager thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and must demonstrate, and inspire in others, a positive "can do" attitude and a focus on our customers.
Key job responsibilities
-
Own end-to-end operations for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and decommissioning AWS infrastructure at customer premises and colocation data centers across the US East Coast and Brazil/SAMER.
-
Lead, develop, and inspire a team of data center engineering technicians across multiple domestic and international sites; drive a culture of inclusion and operational excellence.
-
Diagnose root causes for rack power, networking, and environmental issues to deliver against 100% uptime goals; own critical event response and disaster recovery readiness.
-
Collaborate with third-party partners, colocation teams, and internal stakeholders (EC2, Networking Eng, Supply Chain) to program manage installations and break/fix activities against SLAs.
-
Define and execute key performance metrics; drive continuous improvement and cost optimization across the region.
-
Partner with peer AMER West/Central and EMEA engineering managers to ensure consistent standards and knowledge sharing.
A day in the life
Physical Requirements:
-
Physical ability to push and/or pull heavy objects into position (regularly lift up to 49 lbs and participate in team lifts of 50+ lbs).
-
Ability to work on occasion in cramped spaces, elevated locations and/or at heights and from ladders, as required.
Travel Requirement:
- Travel up to 15% to domestic and international client locations required, including periodic travel to Brazil/SAMER sites.
About the team
AWS Global Field Operations (GFO) is the operational backbone for AWS products deployed outside traditional data centers. The engineering team manages the full infrastructure lifecycle — installation, maintenance, break/fix, and decommissioning — across 70+ countries. This role sits within DCO and reports to the Sr. Manager of GFO AMER & EMEA. We value diverse experiences, work-life harmony, and continuous growth. Even if you don't meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
5+ years of in a managerial/supervisory role with 5 or more direct reports experience
-
3+ years of experience in industrial electrical and mechanical systems
-
3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
-
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 7+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
-
Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
-
Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
-
Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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
Salary: 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Regional Operations Manager
Translate your Australian credentials early
U.S. employers assess degrees differently than Australian universities do. A three-year Australian bachelor's is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree under E-3 visa rules, but your offer letter and LCA must reflect a specific qualifying field, not just general business.
Target multi-site employers with compliance teams
Regional operations roles at companies with multiple U.S. locations are far more likely to have in-house HR or legal teams familiar with LCA filing. Distribution networks, logistics firms, and national retail operators regularly hire at this level and understand the E-3 process.
Verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Not every operations manager title clears the specialty occupation bar. Confirm the job description requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles framed around general management with no field-specific requirement can draw USCIS scrutiny at the consulate.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Certification typically takes seven business days, but delays happen. Negotiate your start date with that window in mind so you're not locked into an arrival date before paperwork clears.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to coordinate documents
Regional operations roles often involve complex reporting lines and multi-site responsibilities that require careful LCA drafting. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so nothing falls through during the offer-to-approval window.
Address multi-state scope in your visa application
If your role covers operations across several states, your LCA must reflect the correct prevailing wage for the worksite with the highest wage requirement. DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite state, which your employer needs to plan for before filing.
E-3 Visa Regional Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Regional Operations Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship details are buried or missing, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active E-3 hiring history for operations and management roles, saving you from applying to companies that won't sponsor.
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 Regional Operations Manager role qualify for an E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is structured. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. Roles framed as general management without a field-specific degree requirement can face challenges, so the job description wording matters significantly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Regional Operations Manager positions?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have an offer and a certified LCA. H-1B visa registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by lottery, meaning qualified candidates are regularly shut out. For operations managers with a qualifying Australian degree and a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is a significantly more predictable path.
Can I cover multiple states in a Regional Operations Manager role on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate LCA with DOL for each state where you'll work regularly. The prevailing wage on each LCA must meet the DOL standard for that specific location. If your role involves short-term travel to various sites, a single-state LCA may suffice, but permanent multi-state responsibilities require multiple filings before your consulate appointment.