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Director of Delivery roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Large technology, consulting, and professional services firms file LCAs regularly for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-active senior operations roles in the market.
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Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Director of Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Sr. Director of Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management plays a critical role in managing the operations, performance and optimization of our Global Delivery Center (GDC) ecosystem across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. This Sr. Director-level leader will oversee operations across delivery centers including budget planning & analytics, cost management and optimization, KPI and scorecard management, operations and financial forecasting and reporting, investment tracking and reporting and performance business analytics with a strategic goal of growing the global delivery workforce to 10,000+ resources.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT services expert with proven experience of managing delivery center operations, building, scaling and integrating multi-region delivery centers, and driving operational excellence at scale. This role requires exceptional knowledge of global delivery center operations, financials, performance management and accurate forecasting, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Global Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management
- Lead the development the Operations Hub supporting operations and performance management across delivery centers
- Manage operational metrics with financial outcomes, budget planning, cost optimization, and integration targets across delivery centers.
- Lead annual operating plans, recurring forecasts, and monthly business performance reviews for delivery centers
- Work closely with finance team to develop and manage annual budgets, operational forecasts, and expenses for the offshore center to maximize cost efficiency.
- Establish and drive stakeholder management and governance including SteerCo’s, monthly quarterly reviews to effectively communicate strategy and progress against the strategy.
- Develop the GDC Operations Playbook, including operating model, contract management, invoice management, KPIs, knowledge management, and workforce planning.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business or another related field; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in IT service delivery, shared services, global operations, or managed services environments.
- Proven track record in running operations and performance management across global delivery centers for multiple regions; spent considerable time working in delivery centers overseeing operations and performance management.
- Strong understanding of day-to-day operations of delivery centers, KPIs and scorecards, onshore/nearshore/offshore delivery models, and proven experience of integrating operations across delivery centers.
- Good communication, presentation, and executive-level influencing skills.
- Should be a hands-on leader with strategic thinking and a strong bias towards execution.
- Fluent and professional English—verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, multinational environments and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
- Experience in high-growth environments with large-scale ramp-ups (5000-10,000+ resources).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong executive presence with the ability to lead strategic discussions at the Director and Managing Director level.
- Highly collaborative, diplomatic, and influential—able to align diverse teams toward common goals.
- Structured, process-oriented, and able to build scalable operational frameworks.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with aggressive growth targets.
- High degree of cultural awareness and ability to operate across multiple geographies.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is between $187,000 and $312,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
INTRODUCTION
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Director of Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Sr. Director of Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management plays a critical role in managing the operations, performance and optimization of our Global Delivery Center (GDC) ecosystem across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. This Sr. Director-level leader will oversee operations across delivery centers including budget planning & analytics, cost management and optimization, KPI and scorecard management, operations and financial forecasting and reporting, investment tracking and reporting and performance business analytics with a strategic goal of growing the global delivery workforce to 10,000+ resources.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT services expert with proven experience of managing delivery center operations, building, scaling and integrating multi-region delivery centers, and driving operational excellence at scale. This role requires exceptional knowledge of global delivery center operations, financials, performance management and accurate forecasting, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Global Delivery Center Operations and Performance Management
- Lead the development the Operations Hub supporting operations and performance management across delivery centers
- Manage operational metrics with financial outcomes, budget planning, cost optimization, and integration targets across delivery centers.
- Lead annual operating plans, recurring forecasts, and monthly business performance reviews for delivery centers
- Work closely with finance team to develop and manage annual budgets, operational forecasts, and expenses for the offshore center to maximize cost efficiency.
- Establish and drive stakeholder management and governance including SteerCo’s, monthly quarterly reviews to effectively communicate strategy and progress against the strategy.
- Develop the GDC Operations Playbook, including operating model, contract management, invoice management, KPIs, knowledge management, and workforce planning.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business or another related field; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in IT service delivery, shared services, global operations, or managed services environments.
- Proven track record in running operations and performance management across global delivery centers for multiple regions; spent considerable time working in delivery centers overseeing operations and performance management.
- Strong understanding of day-to-day operations of delivery centers, KPIs and scorecards, onshore/nearshore/offshore delivery models, and proven experience of integrating operations across delivery centers.
- Good communication, presentation, and executive-level influencing skills.
- Should be a hands-on leader with strategic thinking and a strong bias towards execution.
- Fluent and professional English—verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, multinational environments and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
- Experience in high-growth environments with large-scale ramp-ups (5000-10,000+ resources).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong executive presence with the ability to lead strategic discussions at the Director and Managing Director level.
- Highly collaborative, diplomatic, and influential—able to align diverse teams toward common goals.
- Structured, process-oriented, and able to build scalable operational frameworks.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with aggressive growth targets.
- High degree of cultural awareness and ability to operate across multiple geographies.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is between $187,000 and $312,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Delivery
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Director of Delivery function. A background in computer science, information systems, or business with a technology concentration strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general management degree.
Search LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Delivery roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor at this seniority level.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the floor shapes what you can realistically negotiate.
Flag your O*NET classification early in hiring
Director of Delivery maps to project and program management occupation codes in O*NET. Confirming the right SOC code with your prospective employer before the LCA is filed prevents misclassification that can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Time your application around the cap and premium processing
The H-1B cap opens in April for an October 1 start date. If you need an earlier start, ask your employer about cap-exempt organizations or premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days.
Prepare a scope-of-authority narrative for the petition
Senior delivery roles with budget authority, P&L responsibility, or cross-functional team oversight carry a stronger specialty occupation case. Document specific deliverables and decision-making scope your employer can reference when USCIS evaluates the position.
H-1B Visa Director Of Delivery: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Delivery role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific discipline such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Generic management degrees without a technical field alignment are harder to defend. The strongest petitions pair the job description directly to the required degree field and document why a generalist background would not suffice for the role.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Delivery positions?
Migrate Mate filters Director of Delivery openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to sponsor at this seniority level. Large technology services firms, consulting companies, and enterprise software organizations file LCAs for delivery leadership roles with the most frequency, so starting your search there is efficient.
Will a Director of Delivery title at a large consulting firm face more H-1B scrutiny than the same role at a product company?
Consulting and staffing-adjacent firms receive heavier USCIS scrutiny because of historical misuse of H-1B for body-shop placements. If your employer is a consulting firm, expect a stronger specialty occupation requirement: the petition should document your fixed role, defined deliverables, and that you won't be placed at third-party client sites under conditions that blur the employer-employee relationship.
Can I start a Director of Delivery job while my H-1B petition is pending?
Only if you're changing employers and your new employer filed a cap-exempt petition under portability rules before your current status expires, or if you're on an approved cap-gap extension while transitioning from F-1 OPT. Otherwise, you can't begin work until USCIS approves the petition. Premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days, which most employers sponsoring senior roles will agree to.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from a Director of Delivery role?
You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires to maintain your lawful status. Senior delivery roles at companies actively filing LCAs are your fastest path to a transfer, so acting within the first two weeks of separation is important.