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Implementation Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers in enterprise software, consulting, and healthcare IT regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. The annual cap applies, making lottery timing and employer selection critical.
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Amazon is scaling a fast-growing business aimed at transforming the reverse logistics industry for electronic hardware. We're making our electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company available to customers — and we're looking for professionals with experience building solutions to scale our business, ensuring our customers succeed while developing the use cases of the future.
re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment with a specialization in the handling of valuable electronic hardware used in data centers. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides services to other Amazon companies and are looking for a talented, driven, and versatile Customer Implementation Lead to own the end-to-end customer onboarding and launch experience for our re:Cycle as a Service (RaaS) offering. You'll serve as the critical bridge between Business Development and our operational, systems, and broader stakeholder teams — ensuring that customers are seamlessly transitioned into a successful pilot and launch. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and is energized by standing up new processes from the ground up. This is an opportunity to build something truly meaningful inside Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Owning the customer onboarding lifecycle from deal close (or near-close) through successful pilot launch and steady-state operations
- Serving as the primary conduit between the BD lead who activates customer leads and the internal stakeholders who must prepare to support new clients
- Coordinating cross-functional readiness activities including process adaptation, facility preparation, and systems configuration in partnership with program leads
- Interfacing directly with customers as needed to align on implementation timelines, requirements, and expectations
- Supporting customer contract development including scope definition, service-level parameters, and commercial terms in partnership with BD and Legal
- Conducting financial analysis to support deal structuring, pricing validation, and business case development for new customer engagements
- Assisting with facility sizing, layout planning, and capacity modeling as the program scales to accommodate new client volumes
- Identifying and escalating gaps in operational readiness, EH&S compliance, or systems capability that may impact customer launch timelines
- Developing and maintaining standardized onboarding playbooks, checklists, and implementation frameworks to enable repeatable, scalable launches
- Driving internal stakeholder alignment and communication to ensure all teams are informed and prepared for new customer activations
- Tracking implementation milestones, risks, and dependencies; proactively managing through obstacles to deliver on-time launches
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
- 6+ years of related industry experience
- 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
- Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $180,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is scaling a fast-growing business aimed at transforming the reverse logistics industry for electronic hardware. We're making our electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company available to customers — and we're looking for professionals with experience building solutions to scale our business, ensuring our customers succeed while developing the use cases of the future.
re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment with a specialization in the handling of valuable electronic hardware used in data centers. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides services to other Amazon companies and are looking for a talented, driven, and versatile Customer Implementation Lead to own the end-to-end customer onboarding and launch experience for our re:Cycle as a Service (RaaS) offering. You'll serve as the critical bridge between Business Development and our operational, systems, and broader stakeholder teams — ensuring that customers are seamlessly transitioned into a successful pilot and launch. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and is energized by standing up new processes from the ground up. This is an opportunity to build something truly meaningful inside Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Owning the customer onboarding lifecycle from deal close (or near-close) through successful pilot launch and steady-state operations
- Serving as the primary conduit between the BD lead who activates customer leads and the internal stakeholders who must prepare to support new clients
- Coordinating cross-functional readiness activities including process adaptation, facility preparation, and systems configuration in partnership with program leads
- Interfacing directly with customers as needed to align on implementation timelines, requirements, and expectations
- Supporting customer contract development including scope definition, service-level parameters, and commercial terms in partnership with BD and Legal
- Conducting financial analysis to support deal structuring, pricing validation, and business case development for new customer engagements
- Assisting with facility sizing, layout planning, and capacity modeling as the program scales to accommodate new client volumes
- Identifying and escalating gaps in operational readiness, EH&S compliance, or systems capability that may impact customer launch timelines
- Developing and maintaining standardized onboarding playbooks, checklists, and implementation frameworks to enable repeatable, scalable launches
- Driving internal stakeholder alignment and communication to ensure all teams are informed and prepared for new customer activations
- Tracking implementation milestones, risks, and dependencies; proactively managing through obstacles to deliver on-time launches
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
- 6+ years of related industry experience
- 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
- Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $180,100.00 USD annually
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Map your degree to the SOC code
Implementation Lead roles typically file under SOC 15-1299 or 11-3021. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate. A mismatch between your major and the SOC code is the most common specialty occupation RFE trigger for this title.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target SOC code and metro area. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before salary discussions prevents last-minute filing complications.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Consulting firms contracted to universities or nonprofits can sometimes file cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask recruiters directly whether the implementation practice has placements at qualifying cap-exempt organizations before accepting an offer.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Implementation Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your target metro. This eliminates employers who list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Request the I-129 receipt notice timeline upfront
Implementation projects often have hard go-live dates. Confirm whether your employer will file for premium processing, which cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. A standard processing timeline of three to six months can conflict with project kickoff commitments.
Document client-site work arrangements in the LCA
Implementation Leads frequently work at client locations, not the sponsoring employer's address. Each client site in a new metropolitan statistical area requires a separate LCA posting. Flag this with your employer's immigration counsel before the petition is filed to avoid compliance gaps.
H-1B Visa Implementation Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, engineering, or business information technology. Generic management roles without a degree requirement can face RFEs. The job description must tie the degree requirement to the actual duties, not treat any bachelor's degree as sufficient.
How does client-site work affect my H-1B petition as an Implementation Lead?
USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement heavily for this role. Your employer must document that it retains day-to-day control over your work, even at client locations. The LCA must cover each worksite metro area, and USCIS may request contracts or statements of work to confirm the employer-employee relationship isn't being delegated to the client.
Can I switch employers during an active implementation project on H-1B?
You can port to a new H-1B employer under AC21 after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Mid-project transitions are complex because your current employer controls the petition until you're formally released. Plan the transition timing carefully with both employers.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Implementation Lead positions?
Enterprise software vendors, systems integrators, healthcare IT firms, and management consulting practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Implementation Lead roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry, to focus your search on companies with a documented track record.
What SOC code is typically used for Implementation Lead H-1B petitions?
Most employers file under SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the LCA. You can cross-reference the occupation description using O*NET to verify the code matches your actual job duties before the petition is filed.