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Data Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in data management, computer science, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large tech, finance, and healthcare companies have active H-1B visa filing histories for this role.
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The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Operations Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for data roles. Gather transcripts, job descriptions, and any credentials showing your degree directly supports data pipeline oversight, governance frameworks, or operational analytics work.
Cross-reference prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage level for your job location and duties. Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 15-1242 before signing to spot any compliance gaps.
Target employers with data-specific LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for data operations or data management roles, not just general tech sponsorship. That filing history signals a sponsor already familiar with your job category.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're transitioning off OPT cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your work authorization through October 1. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Clarify which job duties anchor the H-1B petition
Data Operations Manager scope varies widely across companies. Before filing, align with your employer's attorney on which specific duties, such as ETL oversight, data quality frameworks, or team management, will define the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B petition adjudication can run several months. If your role has a defined project launch or fiscal year start date, ask your employer to file with premium processing through USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Data Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Data Operations Manager as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data management, or a directly related field. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position's core duties, such as data governance, pipeline management, or cross-functional analytics leadership, require that specific theoretical and technical background.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Data Operations Manager roles?
Tech companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and large retail organizations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for data operations roles because they run large-scale data infrastructure requiring dedicated management. You can browse verified sponsoring employers with active LCA filing history for this job category on Migrate Mate, which filters by role type rather than just company name.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Data Operations Manager role changes significantly?
A portability transfer under AC21 lets you move to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your petition has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. If the new position involves substantially different duties, such as shifting from data pipeline operations to pure software engineering, your new employer may need to file a fresh petition with a revised specialty occupation argument.
What prevailing wage level applies to Data Operations Manager H-1B petitions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to H-1B petitions based on job location, the specific SOC code used, and experience level. Data Operations Manager roles often fall under SOC code 15-1242 or a related classification. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application certifying the offered wage meets at least the Level I through Level IV threshold for your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search with your location and duties to benchmark what level your offer should meet.
Does the H-1B cap lottery affect Data Operations Manager positions at cap-exempt employers?
Yes, if your employer qualifies for cap-exemption. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Most private-sector companies sponsoring Data Operations Manager roles are cap-subject, so those petitions compete in the regular registration pool each March for an October 1 start date.