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Sales Operations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most placements fall under EB-3 as skilled professionals, though advanced-degree candidates in revenue operations or analytics strategy can pursue EB-2 sponsorship.
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Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Virtual
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
10M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20587
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
On MetLife’s Global Customer Service and Operations (GCSO) team, customer care is built on trust, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether guiding customers through life’s important moments, solving challenges, or simplifying processes with innovative technology, you’ll help deliver a differentiated experience grounded in operational excellence. Backed by a collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the way we care and advocate for millions worldwide. Here, making a real difference isn’t just a goal - it’s what we do, one conversation at a time.
The Opportunity
The Operational Readiness Lead, Absence & Disability Programs is responsible for driving excellence across Absence, Leave, Disability, and Paid Family Leave programs while ensuring operational readiness for business transformations, migrations, system implementations, and process changes. The leader provides strategic direction, people leadership, technical expertise, coaching, and oversight to ensure compliant claim administration, workforce readiness, customer experience excellence, and successful delivery of migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of claim, absence, or operational professionals through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on absence and leave operations, workforce readiness, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent the business area during strategic planning, projects, and transformation efforts.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, engagement, accountability, and sound decision-making.
- Provide subject matter expertise for FMLA, ADA, state leave, PFML, disability, ERISA, and company leave programs.
- Monitor quality, audit, and authority review results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead operational readiness activities supporting system migrations, platform conversions, organizational changes, and process transformations.
- Develop readiness plans that include training, communication, stakeholder engagement, risk assessments, testing support, and adoption strategies.
- Assess workforce readiness and capability gaps; implement coaching and development plans to prepare teams for future-state operations.
- Establish success metrics and monitor post-migration performance and quality.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure business requirements, operational impacts, and change management considerations are appropriately addressed.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Absence, Leave Management, Disability Claims, or related operations.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, PFML, disability programs, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence at all organizational levels and successfully lead through change.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading operational readiness, change management, system implementations, or migration initiatives.
- Catalyst & Legacy claim system experience.
- Abstraks experience.
The expected salary range for this position is $64,800 - $88,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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 liabilities.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 60 days from the listed posting date.
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Virtual
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
10M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20587
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
On MetLife’s Global Customer Service and Operations (GCSO) team, customer care is built on trust, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether guiding customers through life’s important moments, solving challenges, or simplifying processes with innovative technology, you’ll help deliver a differentiated experience grounded in operational excellence. Backed by a collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the way we care and advocate for millions worldwide. Here, making a real difference isn’t just a goal - it’s what we do, one conversation at a time.
The Opportunity
The Operational Readiness Lead, Absence & Disability Programs is responsible for driving excellence across Absence, Leave, Disability, and Paid Family Leave programs while ensuring operational readiness for business transformations, migrations, system implementations, and process changes. The leader provides strategic direction, people leadership, technical expertise, coaching, and oversight to ensure compliant claim administration, workforce readiness, customer experience excellence, and successful delivery of migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of claim, absence, or operational professionals through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on absence and leave operations, workforce readiness, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent the business area during strategic planning, projects, and transformation efforts.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, engagement, accountability, and sound decision-making.
- Provide subject matter expertise for FMLA, ADA, state leave, PFML, disability, ERISA, and company leave programs.
- Monitor quality, audit, and authority review results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead operational readiness activities supporting system migrations, platform conversions, organizational changes, and process transformations.
- Develop readiness plans that include training, communication, stakeholder engagement, risk assessments, testing support, and adoption strategies.
- Assess workforce readiness and capability gaps; implement coaching and development plans to prepare teams for future-state operations.
- Establish success metrics and monitor post-migration performance and quality.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure business requirements, operational impacts, and change management considerations are appropriately addressed.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Absence, Leave Management, Disability Claims, or related operations.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, PFML, disability programs, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence at all organizational levels and successfully lead through change.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading operational readiness, change management, system implementations, or migration initiatives.
- Catalyst & Legacy claim system experience.
- Abstraks experience.
The expected salary range for this position is $64,800 - $88,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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 liabilities.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 60 days from the listed posting date.
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Translate your credentials into PERM-ready language
PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact role you'll fill. Document your degree, specialized certifications like Salesforce or Revenue Operations credentials, and years of experience now so your employer can draft a job description that matches your actual background.
Target employers with dedicated PERM filing infrastructure
Mid-size and enterprise companies in SaaS, healthcare, and financial services regularly sponsor Sales Operations Managers through PERM. Look for roles at companies with in-house legal or HR immigration teams, since PERM requires sustained employer effort over 12 to 18 months.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for Sales Operations Managers before negotiating, so your offer letter meets the wage floor from day one.
Search green card sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter Sales Operations Manager openings by PERM filing history on Migrate Mate to find employers who have already sponsored this role category. This removes guesswork about whether a company will commit to the full I-140 and adjustment of status process.
Clarify whether your role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
Sales Operations roles emphasizing data modeling, forecasting systems, or go-to-market strategy often justify an advanced degree requirement, enabling EB-2 filing. Roles focused on CRM administration or process coordination typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. Confirm the classification before your employer files the PERM application.
Negotiate green card sponsorship timing into your offer
USCIS does not require employers to initiate PERM immediately at hire. Get written confirmation from your employer about when they will file and who covers legal costs. Delays beyond your third year of employment can compress your adjustment of status window if you're on a nonimmigrant visa.
Green Card Sales Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Sales Operations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a master's degree or demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge in revenue analytics or operations strategy can qualify for EB-2. Your employer's PERM application defines the requirement, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than temporary authorization. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card petitions are not subject to an annual lottery, so your case is decided on its merits. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most countries, and significantly longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to priority date backlogs.
What makes a Sales Operations Manager role strong enough for a PERM filing?
DOL looks for roles requiring a specific combination of skills not easily filled from the existing U.S. labor pool. Sales Operations Managers who work across CRM platforms, revenue forecasting, and cross-functional GTM alignment tend to meet this bar. Documenting your technical skill set, including specific tools and the scope of your decision-making authority, strengthens the employer's PERM application and recruitment documentation.
How do I find Sales Operations Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Not every company that posts a Sales Operations Manager opening will commit to PERM sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with green card filing history in this role category, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to sponsor through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM at any point after hiring, regardless of your current nonimmigrant status. Starting early matters because PERM and I-140 processing together can take 18 to 24 months before you reach adjustment of status. If you're on OPT, confirm your employer will file before your status expires so you have a bridge authorization in place.