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Operations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations are among the highest-sponsoring sectors. Finding employers with active PERM filing history is the fastest way into this pipeline.
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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The A&R operations manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the music company, including budgeting, scheduling, logistics, contracts, and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The operations manager will report to the senior operations manager and work closely with other departments, such as production, marketing, and finance.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the music company, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Coordinate and monitor the budget, timeline, and deliverables of various projects, campaigns, and events, including but not limited to all invoicing related to the projects and responsible for all control waivers.
- Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with artists, venues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Identify and resolve any operational issues or challenges.
- Prepare and present reports and analysis on the operations performance and outcomes.
- Responsible for budget control, working along with the A&R Associate Director.
- All invoicing related to the projects.
- Seek overage approvals from the department head in a timely manner/advance.
- Support on specific special projects.
- Booking artists' necessities and requests.
- Assist with creating product label copy.
- Responsible for control waivers or waivers control.
- Monitor and data analysis of distributed labels performance.
- Update on artist discovery tools and dashboard.
- Coordination in Publishing.
- Monitor 360/Atmos production flow.
- Assist with coordination of department meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, music management, or related field.
- At least two years of experience in operations management, preferably in the music industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software.
- Knowledge of music production, distribution, and licensing processes.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, multitask, and prioritize.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
- Passionate about music and the music industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Give You:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized backup child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
- Time off for a winter recess.
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
LOCATION
California Pay Range $95,000—$105,000 USD Hire
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The A&R operations manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the music company, including budgeting, scheduling, logistics, contracts, and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The operations manager will report to the senior operations manager and work closely with other departments, such as production, marketing, and finance.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the music company, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Coordinate and monitor the budget, timeline, and deliverables of various projects, campaigns, and events, including but not limited to all invoicing related to the projects and responsible for all control waivers.
- Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with artists, venues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Identify and resolve any operational issues or challenges.
- Prepare and present reports and analysis on the operations performance and outcomes.
- Responsible for budget control, working along with the A&R Associate Director.
- All invoicing related to the projects.
- Seek overage approvals from the department head in a timely manner/advance.
- Support on specific special projects.
- Booking artists' necessities and requests.
- Assist with creating product label copy.
- Responsible for control waivers or waivers control.
- Monitor and data analysis of distributed labels performance.
- Update on artist discovery tools and dashboard.
- Coordination in Publishing.
- Monitor 360/Atmos production flow.
- Assist with coordination of department meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, music management, or related field.
- At least two years of experience in operations management, preferably in the music industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software.
- Knowledge of music production, distribution, and licensing processes.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, multitask, and prioritize.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
- Passionate about music and the music industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Give You:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized backup child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
- Time off for a winter recess.
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
LOCATION
California Pay Range $95,000—$105,000 USD Hire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operations Manager
Document your cross-functional management scope
PERM job descriptions must justify why no minimally qualified U.S. worker was found. Collect performance reviews, org charts, and project outcomes that show you managed P&L, cross-departmental teams, or supply chain systems, evidence that strengthens the employer's case.
Target industries with high PERM filing rates
Manufacturing, distribution, healthcare systems, and technology operations consistently file PERM applications for Operations Managers. Narrowing your search to these sectors sharply increases your odds of landing an employer already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Manager roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts out companies that list the title but have never navigated PERM, saving months of back-and-forth during offer negotiations.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 advanced-degree requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Foreign credentials typically need a NACES-member evaluation before your employer submits the PERM application to DOL.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a supervised recruitment campaign before filing. Ask during the offer stage whether they've completed prevailing wage determinations with DOL's OFLC Wage Search and how long their last PERM process took, delays here directly affect your green card timeline.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your wait
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move steadily, meaning your wait after I-140 approval may be shorter than you expect. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track your category's movement before accepting an offer.
Green Card Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Operations Manager positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-2 applies when the job requires a master's degree or its equivalent in experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. The employer sets the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, which then locks the qualifying category for your petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Operations Manager?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization that must be renewed. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your petition isn't subject to the H-1B visa cap. The trade-off is time: PERM requires the employer to run a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign before filing, which can add six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even submitted.
How can I find Operations Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Operations Manager positions filtered by employers with active PERM and green card sponsorship history. Many companies post Operations Manager roles without advertising that they sponsor, so filtering by documented sponsorship history rather than relying on job descriptions saves significant time. Targeting sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations also increases your chances.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer begins the PERM process?
Gather a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency if your degree was earned outside the U.S., plus evidence of progressive experience if the role requires a master's-equivalent showing. Compile org charts, performance reviews, and any proof of direct reports or budget responsibility. The employer's immigration attorney will need this to build the PERM job description and draft your I-140 supporting evidence.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers before the I-140 is approved?
If you leave before the I-140 is approved, the PERM application is generally abandoned and the employer must restart the entire process from scratch with your new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, provided your I-485 is already pending.