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Head of Operations roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, operations management, or a related field. Employers in logistics, tech, healthcare, and manufacturing regularly sponsor this title. Competition is real, but sponsors exist across industries and company sizes.
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We are looking for a Head of Aftersales Strategy and Operations to lead Aftersales Strategy for our US e-Commerce business. This is a leadership role responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of key aftersales initiatives that strengthen customer trust, improve operational efficiency, and enable sustainable marketplace growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Program Managers responsible for the US aftersales strategy and operational excellence.
- Define the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the US aftersales experience, driving continuous improvements across customer, seller, and operational outcomes.
- Identify strategic opportunities, operational gaps, and emerging risks across the aftersales ecosystem, and translate them into scalable platform, policy, and process improvements.
- Partner closely with leaders across Product, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, Risk, Logistics, and other cross-functional organizations to influence roadmaps and deliver high-impact initiatives.
- Drive data-informed decision making by establishing success metrics, conducting deep business analyses, and using customer and operational insights to shape strategic priorities.
- Champion operational excellence by improving processes, driving automation, and scaling solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining a high-quality customer experience.
- Represent the US business in global planning and strategy discussions, ensuring regional customer and merchant needs are reflected in platform investments and policy decisions.
- Build organizational capability by coaching and developing talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, customer experience, operations strategy, program management, consulting, or related fields, including 3+ years of people management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams and developing talent in fast-paced, cross-functional organizations.
- Strong understanding of e-Commerce operations and the customer lifecycle, with experience across one or more aftersales domains such as returns, refunds, disputes, logistics, customer support, seller operations, or trust and safety.
- Proven ability to define strategy, solve complex business problems, and deliver scalable, cross-functional solutions in ambiguous environments.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing leadership and driving alignment across diverse organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives in a global e-Commerce or marketplace environment.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Product and Engineering organizations to influence platform strategy and product roadmap.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer experience, seller experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.
- Experience operating in high-growth, matrixed organizations with global stakeholders.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $159000 - $272000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a Head of Aftersales Strategy and Operations to lead Aftersales Strategy for our US e-Commerce business. This is a leadership role responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of key aftersales initiatives that strengthen customer trust, improve operational efficiency, and enable sustainable marketplace growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Program Managers responsible for the US aftersales strategy and operational excellence.
- Define the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the US aftersales experience, driving continuous improvements across customer, seller, and operational outcomes.
- Identify strategic opportunities, operational gaps, and emerging risks across the aftersales ecosystem, and translate them into scalable platform, policy, and process improvements.
- Partner closely with leaders across Product, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, Risk, Logistics, and other cross-functional organizations to influence roadmaps and deliver high-impact initiatives.
- Drive data-informed decision making by establishing success metrics, conducting deep business analyses, and using customer and operational insights to shape strategic priorities.
- Champion operational excellence by improving processes, driving automation, and scaling solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining a high-quality customer experience.
- Represent the US business in global planning and strategy discussions, ensuring regional customer and merchant needs are reflected in platform investments and policy decisions.
- Build organizational capability by coaching and developing talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, customer experience, operations strategy, program management, consulting, or related fields, including 3+ years of people management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams and developing talent in fast-paced, cross-functional organizations.
- Strong understanding of e-Commerce operations and the customer lifecycle, with experience across one or more aftersales domains such as returns, refunds, disputes, logistics, customer support, seller operations, or trust and safety.
- Proven ability to define strategy, solve complex business problems, and deliver scalable, cross-functional solutions in ambiguous environments.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing leadership and driving alignment across diverse organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives in a global e-Commerce or marketplace environment.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Product and Engineering organizations to influence platform strategy and product roadmap.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer experience, seller experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.
- Experience operating in high-growth, matrixed organizations with global stakeholders.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $159000 - $272000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Operations
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For Head of Operations, tie your job duties explicitly to supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business administration, not just general management.
Search LCA filings by operations job codes
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers). This shows which employers have already filed for this title and are likely to sponsor again.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Employers enrolled in E-Verify already have federal work-authorization infrastructure in place, which signals readiness to handle H-1B paperwork. Filter for E-Verify participants on Migrate Mate to focus your search on sponsors with active compliance processes.
Align credentials with O*NET job zone requirements
The O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers lists specific knowledge domains including production, administration, and personnel. Document your degree and experience against these domains before interviews so you can defend specialty occupation eligibility if asked.
Negotiate petition timing before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject filings have an April 1 start date and an October 1 employment date. If you receive an offer outside this window, confirm whether the employer will file for the next cap cycle or pursue a cap-exempt route through a qualifying nonprofit or research institution.
Prepare for potential requests for evidence on managerial roles
USCIS scrutinizes broad operations titles more heavily than technical roles. Gather org charts, reporting structures, and documentation showing the position requires specialized degree knowledge, not just supervisory or administrative functions, before your employer files the I-129.
H-1B Visa Head Of Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like operations management, industrial engineering, or supply chain. Generic management duties without a required technical degree won't qualify. Strong job descriptions tied to a specific discipline improve approvability significantly.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Head of Operations positions?
Technology companies, logistics and fulfillment operations, healthcare systems, and advanced manufacturing firms sponsor this title most frequently. These industries have complex, degree-dependent operational roles that meet the specialty occupation standard. You can browse employers with verified filing history for operations roles on Migrate Mate.
Can my H-1B petition be denied if my job title is too broad?
Yes. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence and denials on broad operations titles when the duties list routine administrative tasks rather than specialized work. The fix is a precise job description that maps each duty to a required degree field. Your employer's attorney or filing service should address this in the I-129 supporting letter.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for General and Operations Managers in your work location. The wage level depends on your experience tier. Employers can look up applicable wages using the OFLC Wage Search before filing, and your offer letter must reflect the certified wage.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from operations manager to Head of Operations at the same employer?
A material change in duties, title, or salary triggers an amended H-1B petition. If your promotion substantially expands your scope, especially if it crosses into a new SOC code, your employer must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA. Work with your employer's immigration contact before the promotion takes effect to avoid a status gap.