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Head of Business Operations roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, management, or a related field. Employers initiate sponsorship through PERM labor certification before filing the I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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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 Green Card Sponsorship in Head Of Business Operations
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your business degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying. USCIS requires proof the foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's for EB-2 eligibility.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for operations or management roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before move faster and are less likely to back out when immigration costs become real.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship availability using Migrate Mate, which surfaces Head of Business Operations openings at companies with documented green card filing history so you aren't guessing who will sponsor.
Understand how your O*NET classification affects PERM
The O*NET profile for business operations roles defines the minimum education and experience requirements DOL uses to set the recruitment standard during PERM. If your employer lists requirements above that baseline, it can complicate the audit defense.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer stage
Ask during the offer discussion when the employer plans to initiate PERM labor certification. Delays of six to twelve months between hire date and PERM filing are common and directly push back your priority date and eventual green card receipt.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting a sponsoring role
PERM-sponsoring employers must be able to verify your work authorization throughout the green card process. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify can face complications during DOL audits, which stalls your case at the labor certification stage.
Green Card Head Of Business Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Business Operations role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Head of Business Operations positions qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate your specialized expertise warrants EB-2 treatment, the petition may qualify at the EB-2 level instead. The employer's stated minimum requirements in the PERM filing determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa authorization is temporary and subject to a lottery with an annual cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level, and EB-3 approval leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification typically takes one to two years before the I-140 is even filed, compared to H-1B which can start employment within months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. For a Head of Business Operations position, this includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of all applicants reviewed. The employer files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and the entire recruitment must be completed before the petition is submitted.
How can I find Head of Business Operations jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search specifically for employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filing history for operations and management roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Head of Business Operations openings by green card sponsorship type, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency rather than identifying them through trial and error.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you leave before the I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification and any pending I-140 are generally lost and the process restarts with the new employer. After I-140 approval, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days.