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Commercial Operations Manager green card sponsorship typically moves through EB-2 or EB-3 classification, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so understanding your priority date early shapes your entire job search and negotiation strategy.
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The Commercial Assets Operations Manager will manage all commercial client assets & inventory coming in and out of our warehouses. The tracking, reporting and billing of all inventory & assets coming in & out and stored in our warehouses is done utilizing our WMS software and specialty customer software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage inventory of trucks, trailers, moving equipment, and commercial assets, ensuring maintenance schedules and compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
- Oversee acquisition, deployment, utilization, and retirement of assets to maximize cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Develop strategies for optimal allocation of assets across projects and locations, tracking usage and downtime for improvements.
- Partner with dispatch and operations to ensure equipment availability for scheduled moves and projects.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for leasing, purchasing, maintenance, and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards, collaborating with the Safety Department as needed.
- Maintain accurate asset records, service schedules, costs, and performance reporting for leadership review.
- Supervise asset coordinators, maintenance staff, or contractors as assigned, providing training and leadership.
- Promote Armstrong DNA by leading through example in safety, integrity, and service excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in operations, fleet management, or logistics (moving/relocation industry experience a plus).
- Experience with commercial moves involving office furniture is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and commercial fleet compliance.
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in asset management or fleet tracking software.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
Behaviors
- Required Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
- Required Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
The Commercial Assets Operations Manager will manage all commercial client assets & inventory coming in and out of our warehouses. The tracking, reporting and billing of all inventory & assets coming in & out and stored in our warehouses is done utilizing our WMS software and specialty customer software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage inventory of trucks, trailers, moving equipment, and commercial assets, ensuring maintenance schedules and compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
- Oversee acquisition, deployment, utilization, and retirement of assets to maximize cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Develop strategies for optimal allocation of assets across projects and locations, tracking usage and downtime for improvements.
- Partner with dispatch and operations to ensure equipment availability for scheduled moves and projects.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for leasing, purchasing, maintenance, and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards, collaborating with the Safety Department as needed.
- Maintain accurate asset records, service schedules, costs, and performance reporting for leadership review.
- Supervise asset coordinators, maintenance staff, or contractors as assigned, providing training and leadership.
- Promote Armstrong DNA by leading through example in safety, integrity, and service excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in operations, fleet management, or logistics (moving/relocation industry experience a plus).
- Experience with commercial moves involving office furniture is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and commercial fleet compliance.
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in asset management or fleet tracking software.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
Behaviors
- Required Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
- Required Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Commercial Operations Manager
Document progressive scope across leadership roles
PERM requires your employer to prove the job genuinely needs your qualifications. Build a credentials file that shows increasing responsibility in operations, process ownership, and cross-functional authority so the employer can defend the degree requirement during DOL recruitment.
Use O*NET to verify your occupation code
Your PERM case is filed under a specific SOC code that determines prevailing wage tier and recruitment requirements. Pull your occupation profile from O*NET before interviews so you can confirm your duties match the code your prospective employer intends to file under.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Not every company advertising operations management roles has the infrastructure or willingness to run a PERM process. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated this process for comparable roles.
Ask about the PERM wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM prevailing wage is set by DOL through OFLC Wage Search and locks in at Level I through IV. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that determination. Confirm which level the employer plans to file at before signing, since a mismatch delays certification.
File the I-140 as early as your employer allows
Your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is filed. For nationals from high-demand countries facing backlogs, locking in an earlier priority date substantially affects how long you wait for a visa number to become current.
Understand AC21 portability before you need it
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Commercial operations roles often qualify as similar across industries, but confirm the occupational match with your employer's counsel before accepting a new offer.
Green Card Commercial Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a Commercial Operations Manager role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, requiring renewal every few years and tying your status to a specific employer. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. It involves PERM labor certification with DOL, an I-140 petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. The process takes longer but the outcome is permanent authorization to live and work in the U.S.
Does a Commercial Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 classification?
Both are possible depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in operations or a related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. The classification is determined during PERM, based on the employer's documented minimum requirements for the job.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for operations management roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This matters for operations management because PERM requires significant employer commitment, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal DOL recruitment process. Targeting companies that have completed this process before reduces the risk that an employer will withdraw sponsorship midway.
How long does the PERM process take for a Commercial Operations Manager position?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and DOL's review of the application. Each stage adds time, and audit requests extend the timeline further. After PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which establishes your priority date. For nationals from high-demand countries, the wait for a visa number to become current can be substantial even after I-140 approval.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on how far your case has progressed. Once your I-485 has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. If your I-140 was approved under a previous employer, that priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition, which protects your place in line.