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Factory Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist primarily at manufacturers that structure the role around degree-level engineering, operations management, or industrial technology qualifications. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass personal computer games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and scientific research. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people harmonize with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our excellent team. NVIDIA is now passionate about innovation at the intersection of visual processing, high performance computing, and artificial intelligence.
Our data centers, and the thousands of servers installed in them, are the foundation upon which our creative products and services are delivered. As we bring new large-scale AI data center builds online, we are looking for a highly motivated Deployment Manager to own the labor, logistics, and resources required to physically bootstrap our DSX builds, from equipment receipt to rack-ready hand-off. Deep and broad knowledge of large-scale data center deployments in a distributed, multi-vendor environment is a strength you’ll need.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Build and lead a world-class deployment team made up of internal technicians and vendor labor. The team is responsible for receiving, staging, rack placement, and power and network connection at scale.
- Establish NVIDIA’s deployment approach for phased DSX builds. Anticipate labor, loading dock, storage, and scheduling constraints before they occur and implement solutions to address them.
- Work with Data Center Operations, engineering, receiving, production owner, and vendor partners to establish a clear deployment and hand-off model through to the pre-cluster stage.
- Develop staffing plans, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to measure deployment throughput and develop strategies for continuous optimization.
- Establish strong business relationships with internal and external partners, including general contractors and vendors. Break down functional silos to foster a transparent and collaborative business unit.
- Facilitate key meetings and other communication instruments to align executive and senior leadership on deployment status, build schedules, and key cross-functional dependencies.
- Identify, track, and prioritize key schedule, labor, and supply risks. Develop mitigation strategies to counter risks.
- Establish repeatable processes and runbooks, including decommissioning and site restoration, so lessons from early builds scale to future DSX sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we need to see:
- Positive, high-energy attitude
- BS, BA, or BEng degree in technical field (or equivalent experience). Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ overall years of relevant experience across data center deployment, construction, operations, hardware, and networking, including people management
- 4+ years leading distributed and diverse teams, including contractor and vendor labor
- Tolerance for ambiguity, flexibility, and a willingness to implement ideas from others
- Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs through shifting priorities and compressed schedules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to share concise conclusions, and then provide supporting analysis as needed
- Enjoys finding solutions to problems by being passionate, creative and tech savvy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- A demonstrated drive to get things done in a fast-paced technology environment and attention to detail with superb interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Deep understanding of data center power, air and liquid cooling, network, and cabling infrastructure, ideally with experience deploying high-density GPU racks at scale.
- Experience with NetBox, CMMS, SNOW, Inventory Management, and project scheduling tools.
- You’re a self-starter with a mindset for growth, continuous learning, and constantly looking to improve the team.
- Self-motivated, high EQ, can work with anyone from SVP to field engineer to contractor, along with a positive attitude, strategic outlook, and strong powers of persuasion and negotiation.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 184,000 USD – 276,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 14, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass personal computer games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and scientific research. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people harmonize with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our excellent team. NVIDIA is now passionate about innovation at the intersection of visual processing, high performance computing, and artificial intelligence.
Our data centers, and the thousands of servers installed in them, are the foundation upon which our creative products and services are delivered. As we bring new large-scale AI data center builds online, we are looking for a highly motivated Deployment Manager to own the labor, logistics, and resources required to physically bootstrap our DSX builds, from equipment receipt to rack-ready hand-off. Deep and broad knowledge of large-scale data center deployments in a distributed, multi-vendor environment is a strength you’ll need.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Build and lead a world-class deployment team made up of internal technicians and vendor labor. The team is responsible for receiving, staging, rack placement, and power and network connection at scale.
- Establish NVIDIA’s deployment approach for phased DSX builds. Anticipate labor, loading dock, storage, and scheduling constraints before they occur and implement solutions to address them.
- Work with Data Center Operations, engineering, receiving, production owner, and vendor partners to establish a clear deployment and hand-off model through to the pre-cluster stage.
- Develop staffing plans, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to measure deployment throughput and develop strategies for continuous optimization.
- Establish strong business relationships with internal and external partners, including general contractors and vendors. Break down functional silos to foster a transparent and collaborative business unit.
- Facilitate key meetings and other communication instruments to align executive and senior leadership on deployment status, build schedules, and key cross-functional dependencies.
- Identify, track, and prioritize key schedule, labor, and supply risks. Develop mitigation strategies to counter risks.
- Establish repeatable processes and runbooks, including decommissioning and site restoration, so lessons from early builds scale to future DSX sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we need to see:
- Positive, high-energy attitude
- BS, BA, or BEng degree in technical field (or equivalent experience). Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ overall years of relevant experience across data center deployment, construction, operations, hardware, and networking, including people management
- 4+ years leading distributed and diverse teams, including contractor and vendor labor
- Tolerance for ambiguity, flexibility, and a willingness to implement ideas from others
- Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs through shifting priorities and compressed schedules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to share concise conclusions, and then provide supporting analysis as needed
- Enjoys finding solutions to problems by being passionate, creative and tech savvy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- A demonstrated drive to get things done in a fast-paced technology environment and attention to detail with superb interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Deep understanding of data center power, air and liquid cooling, network, and cabling infrastructure, ideally with experience deploying high-density GPU racks at scale.
- Experience with NetBox, CMMS, SNOW, Inventory Management, and project scheduling tools.
- You’re a self-starter with a mindset for growth, continuous learning, and constantly looking to improve the team.
- Self-motivated, high EQ, can work with anyone from SVP to field engineer to contractor, along with a positive attitude, strategic outlook, and strong powers of persuasion and negotiation.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 184,000 USD – 276,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 14, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Factory Manager
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Industrial Production Managers and map your degree, whether in industrial engineering, operations management, or manufacturing technology, directly to the listed knowledge requirements. USCIS scrutinizes Factory Manager petitions closely, so a tight credential-to-duties match in your resume is non-negotiable.
Target manufacturers with established immigration programs
Search Migrate Mate for Factory Manager roles filtered by verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history. Employers who have filed certified LCAs for this occupation code before understand the specialty occupation argument and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting any offer
Run your offered title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Manufacturers sometimes post Factory Manager roles at Level I wages, which can undercut the specialty occupation argument USCIS expects and trigger a Request for Evidence.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves overseeing production across multiple facilities, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite location before you work there. A single LCA tied to headquarters does not cover satellite plants, and working at an unlisted site puts your status at risk.
Build a contemporaneous evidence file from day one
Start collecting org charts showing your direct reports, approval records for capital expenditures, and production KPI reports with your name on them. USCIS often issues RFEs on Factory Manager petitions asking for proof that the role genuinely requires a degree, not just supervisory experience.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between employers
If a sponsoring employer terminates your position, USCIS allows a single 60-day grace period within your authorized validity period to find a new sponsor. File a new I-129 with your next employer before that window closes, since you cannot restart the grace period once it expires.
H-1B Visa Factory Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Factory Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Factory Manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it to genuinely require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Employers that frame the role around supervisory experience alone rather than degree-level technical duties will face significant USCIS scrutiny, and petitions built on that framing are frequently denied.
Which manufacturers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Factory Manager roles?
Large-scale manufacturers in sectors like automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and advanced electronics are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Factory Manager positions because their production environments require engineering-level decision-making. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history in manufacturing, so you can target companies that have already navigated this petition before.
How long does H-1B status last for a Factory Manager, and can it be extended?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file an extension to reach the six-year statutory maximum. Beyond six years, extensions are only possible if you have a qualifying permanent residence application already in process under specific USCIS rules, so it's worth discussing the employer's green card sponsorship timeline early.
What happens to my H-1B status if the manufacturing plant I manage closes or relocates?
A plant closure or relocation is a material change that requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin working at the new location. Each new worksite also requires a freshly certified LCA from DOL. If the closure leads to termination, you have a 60-day grace period within your validity period to secure a new sponsoring employer.
Can my employer use a staffing agency or contract arrangement to sponsor my H-1B as a Factory Manager?
Yes, but the arrangement carries additional scrutiny. USCIS requires that the sponsoring employer maintain the right to control your day-to-day work, which is harder to demonstrate when a staffing agency places you at a client manufacturer's facility. The end-client manufacturer's worksite also needs its own certified LCA, and USCIS may issue an RFE requesting an itinerary and evidence of employer control.