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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Head of Research Operations & Innovation to own first party customer research strategy and operations for content testing globally across 3 Studios - US/Global Series, US/Global Movies, and International Originals. This includes oversight of survey operations, vendor management, and strategic initiatives. We are looking for someone to raise the bar on Prime Video Customers’ experience with Amazon Preview, an internal panel of Prime Video Customers that provides first-party survey capability for Amazon MGM Studios. This leader will define how Amazon Preview delivers faster, more frictionless experiences for Prime Video customers and raise the bar on innovative survey strategies, tools, and methodologies. This includes strategic initiatives that automate and scale research activities while still delivering on local nuance and high-quality research.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager, highly skilled in consumer market research operations and analytics, with a deep understanding of the technical infrastructure needed to support a high volume of surveys, and a curious, resourceful problem solver who collaborates effectively with others. This role will report into the Head of Studio Operations/Strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and drive a vision/roadmap for research operations globally, including innovation with technology, tools, and process changes
- Oversee a team that is responsible for survey programming, sampling, weighting, crosstab reporting
- Work closely with consumer insight leaders and other cross-functional teams to define and influence the long-term CI product roadmap
- Create mechanisms for disseminating learnings throughout the CI teams
- Drive Prime Video customer recruitment activities for our internal panels
- Oversee global panel administration, including the creation and management of operations dashboards, profile variables, member groups, communication templates, question templates, incentive strategies
- Partner with Procurement and Legal to negotiate and manage vendor relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of managing teams experience
- Experience improving and creating new processes and structure to achieve goals
- Experience leading primary research studies across various methodologies: online quant surveys, focus groups, 1:1, ethnographies, online qual, mobile
- Experience in third party vendor/research partner management contract negotiation
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- 10+ years of relevant work experience of cross-functional program management (in an operations or research discipline) at an entertainment studio
- Experience with relational databases and best standards for research reporting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- 12+ years of applied research experience
- Experience on the research vendor side or within the research group of a media company
- Experience leading different types of viewer studies such as episode testing, dial testing, concept testing, series maintenance
- Knowledge of the television and media industry
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Culver City - 161,600.00 - 218,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Head of Research Operations & Innovation to own first party customer research strategy and operations for content testing globally across 3 Studios - US/Global Series, US/Global Movies, and International Originals. This includes oversight of survey operations, vendor management, and strategic initiatives. We are looking for someone to raise the bar on Prime Video Customers’ experience with Amazon Preview, an internal panel of Prime Video Customers that provides first-party survey capability for Amazon MGM Studios. This leader will define how Amazon Preview delivers faster, more frictionless experiences for Prime Video customers and raise the bar on innovative survey strategies, tools, and methodologies. This includes strategic initiatives that automate and scale research activities while still delivering on local nuance and high-quality research.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager, highly skilled in consumer market research operations and analytics, with a deep understanding of the technical infrastructure needed to support a high volume of surveys, and a curious, resourceful problem solver who collaborates effectively with others. This role will report into the Head of Studio Operations/Strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and drive a vision/roadmap for research operations globally, including innovation with technology, tools, and process changes
- Oversee a team that is responsible for survey programming, sampling, weighting, crosstab reporting
- Work closely with consumer insight leaders and other cross-functional teams to define and influence the long-term CI product roadmap
- Create mechanisms for disseminating learnings throughout the CI teams
- Drive Prime Video customer recruitment activities for our internal panels
- Oversee global panel administration, including the creation and management of operations dashboards, profile variables, member groups, communication templates, question templates, incentive strategies
- Partner with Procurement and Legal to negotiate and manage vendor relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of managing teams experience
- Experience improving and creating new processes and structure to achieve goals
- Experience leading primary research studies across various methodologies: online quant surveys, focus groups, 1:1, ethnographies, online qual, mobile
- Experience in third party vendor/research partner management contract negotiation
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- 10+ years of relevant work experience of cross-functional program management (in an operations or research discipline) at an entertainment studio
- Experience with relational databases and best standards for research reporting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- 12+ years of applied research experience
- Experience on the research vendor side or within the research group of a media company
- Experience leading different types of viewer studies such as episode testing, dial testing, concept testing, series maintenance
- Knowledge of the television and media industry
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Culver City - 161,600.00 - 218,600.00 USD annually
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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.