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Continuous Improvement Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics regularly file LCAs for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible operations leadership roles.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking someone who has experience and a passion for all things product and operations with strong analytical abilities and a continuous improvement mindset. This role sits at the intersection of operations, product, and customer experience, leading high-impact initiatives and process improvements. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of project management, operational expertise, and customer-centric thinking with a track record of being successful with minimal guidance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: Responsibilities
Project & Initiative Management
- Lead cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and post-launch evaluation
- Partner with stakeholders from the Product, Engineering, Sales, Implementation, and Client Experience teams to manage end-to-end rollout of new features and enhancements
- Manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Support product release enablement plans for the customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Implementation, Client Experience)
- Ensure organizational readiness through coordinating training, documentation, and internal and external communications
Continuous Improvement & Operations
- Serve as the bridge between product teams and customer-facing teams to ensure alignment and feedback loops to improve customer experience
- Analyze workflows, systems, and processes to uncover inefficiencies and implement data-driven, sustainable solutions to support the business and customer-facing teams
- Present findings, insights, and proposals in a clear and actionable manner
Records & Vendor Management
- Serve as the point of contact for maintaining and tracking vendor relationships and record management
Controls and Business Security:
- Serve as the point of contact and coordinator for the SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) audit
- Coordinate all audit activities, including control walkthroughs and testing
- Serve as business liaison to the ADP SOC PMO ensuring quarterly tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Review controls regularly to determine if enhancements are necessary as technology, business processes, and control owners change
- Serve as the Local Business Security Champion (LBSC) managing Business Security Incident (BSI) response and remediation activities for the product
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, program/project management, or product management within a SaaS or technology environment
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with clarity across different audiences
- Works independently, exercises sound judgment
- Experience supporting or partnering with customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Implementation, Client Experience)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking with strong execution skills
- Operational rigor and attention to detail
- Interest in product and understanding how it operates
- Ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams
- Customer-first mindset
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Bonus points for these: Preferred Qualification:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $74,100.00 - USD $150,300.00 / Year*
Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state, and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
We are seeking someone who has experience and a passion for all things product and operations with strong analytical abilities and a continuous improvement mindset. This role sits at the intersection of operations, product, and customer experience, leading high-impact initiatives and process improvements. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of project management, operational expertise, and customer-centric thinking with a track record of being successful with minimal guidance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: Responsibilities
Project & Initiative Management
- Lead cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and post-launch evaluation
- Partner with stakeholders from the Product, Engineering, Sales, Implementation, and Client Experience teams to manage end-to-end rollout of new features and enhancements
- Manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Support product release enablement plans for the customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Implementation, Client Experience)
- Ensure organizational readiness through coordinating training, documentation, and internal and external communications
Continuous Improvement & Operations
- Serve as the bridge between product teams and customer-facing teams to ensure alignment and feedback loops to improve customer experience
- Analyze workflows, systems, and processes to uncover inefficiencies and implement data-driven, sustainable solutions to support the business and customer-facing teams
- Present findings, insights, and proposals in a clear and actionable manner
Records & Vendor Management
- Serve as the point of contact for maintaining and tracking vendor relationships and record management
Controls and Business Security:
- Serve as the point of contact and coordinator for the SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) audit
- Coordinate all audit activities, including control walkthroughs and testing
- Serve as business liaison to the ADP SOC PMO ensuring quarterly tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Review controls regularly to determine if enhancements are necessary as technology, business processes, and control owners change
- Serve as the Local Business Security Champion (LBSC) managing Business Security Incident (BSI) response and remediation activities for the product
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, program/project management, or product management within a SaaS or technology environment
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with clarity across different audiences
- Works independently, exercises sound judgment
- Experience supporting or partnering with customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Implementation, Client Experience)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking with strong execution skills
- Operational rigor and attention to detail
- Interest in product and understanding how it operates
- Ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams
- Customer-first mindset
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Bonus points for these: Preferred Qualification:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $74,100.00 - USD $150,300.00 / Year*
Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state, and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Continuous Improvement Manager
Align your degree to the SOC code
Continuous Improvement Manager petitions are typically filed under SOC 11-1021 or 17-2112. Confirm your degree field maps directly to the code your employer uses, a mismatch between degree and SOC is a common RFE trigger for this role.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use Migrate Mate to filter employer LCA filing history specifically for Continuous Improvement Manager roles. This shows you which companies have already filed for this exact title, so you target sponsors with a documented track record rather than guessing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage or USCIS will issue an RFE or denial.
Document Lean and Six Sigma credentials formally
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether Continuous Improvement Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. Include your Lean Six Sigma certification, project charters, and any academic transcripts that show theoretical grounding, not just on-the-job experience.
Target E-Verify enrolled manufacturers and health systems
STEM-adjacent operations roles are concentrated in manufacturing and healthcare. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are operationally familiar with employment verification compliance, which correlates with H-1B filing readiness for roles like this one.
Confirm cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Hospitals, university health systems, and nonprofit research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. If you're targeting healthcare operations roles, ask HR directly whether the entity qualifies, cap-exempt filings have no lottery and no April deadline.
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Find Continuous Improvement Manager JobsContinuous Improvement Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Continuous Improvement Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or business administration. Roles that accept any degree or substitute pure experience for education are harder to defend. Your job description and employer's internal requirements both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Continuous Improvement Manager positions?
Manufacturers, hospital networks, logistics companies, and large consumer goods firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. Migrate Mate lets you filter employers by LCA filing history for Continuous Improvement Manager roles specifically, so you can see which companies have filed for this position rather than relying on general sponsorship reputation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Continuous Improvement Manager role mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the specific role and location before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.
Does a Lean Six Sigma certification help with H-1B approval for this role?
It strengthens the petition indirectly. USCIS focuses on whether the role requires a theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and a recognized certification like Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt supports that argument. It's most useful when paired with a directly related degree, not as a substitute for one.
How does prevailing wage work for Continuous Improvement Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer certifies through the DOL that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation, level, and work location. The wage is tied to the SOC code your employer selects for the role. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized. Paying below the certified wage is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status.
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