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IT Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA and I-129 on your behalf, and cap-subject petitions compete in the annual lottery each April for an October 1 start date.
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Fairmarkit is the #1 autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy & sell. Fairmarkit equips procurement teams with automation, AI, and GenAI so they can source more competitively at scale. Our solutions for tail spend and strategic sourcing help innovative procurement teams reduce cycle times, drive out costs, meet ESG/Diversity targets, and provide a better stakeholder experience to internal partners and suppliers. Fairmarkit has been recognized with awards by organizations such as Gartner and IDC, and is backed by strategic investors like Notable Capital, Insight Partners, 1984.VC, and Newfund.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Senior Manager, IT Operations to lead and evolve Fairmarkit's internal technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for the strategy, administration, security, and operational excellence of the platforms and services that power our global workforce. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and a service-oriented mindset. You'll partner closely with Security, Engineering, People Operations, Finance, and business leaders to ensure our employees have secure, reliable, and scalable technology experiences. This is a highly visible role that balances hands-on execution with strategic planning and process improvement.
IT Operations & Infrastructure:
- Own the overall health, reliability, and scalability of Fairmarkit's internal technology environment.
- Lead administration and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Okta, Zoom, Slack, Atlassian products, Microsoft applications, endpoint management platforms, and other business-critical systems.
- Develop and maintain IT operational standards, documentation, processes, and lifecycle management practices.
- Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, and access management programs.
- Oversee asset management, procurement, inventory controls, and hardware lifecycle planning.
- Lead the deployment and operational support of AI, automation, and workflow solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
- Partner with the CTO on IT budgeting, vendor management, and technology planning to support business growth and operational excellence.
Identity, Access & Security Partnership:
- Drive adoption of least-privilege principles, SSO, MFA, device management, and endpoint security best practices.
- Support audits, compliance initiatives, and security remediation efforts.
- Monitor and improve IT operational controls that support SOC 2 and other compliance requirements.
Business Systems & Automation:
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize business applications that improve employee productivity and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across IT workflows with AI.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in SaaS governance, application rationalization, and vendor management initiatives.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on technology strategy and employee experience.
- Establish and monitor service delivery metrics, SLAs, and operational KPIs.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
- Mentor and develop IT team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of progressive IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, or Corporate IT experience.
- 3+ years leading IT programs, projects, or teams in a fast-paced SaaS or technology environment.
- Deep expertise in administering modern SaaS ecosystems, including Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, endpoint management platforms, and identity management solutions.
- Strong understanding of device management, endpoint security, access controls, networking fundamentals, and cloud-first IT environments.
- Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar.
- Demonstrated success in building scalable IT processes and operational programs.
- Strong project management and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a dynamic growth environment.
LOCATION
For this role you need to reside in one of the following states: California (CA), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Montana (MT), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), Texas (TX), or Washington (WA).
COMPENSATION
The annual compensation for this role is $155,934–$196,909, depending on experience and location, plus equity and benefits. This range is provided in accordance with applicable U.S. pay transparency laws. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location.
Fairmarkit is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Fairmarkit is the #1 autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy & sell. Fairmarkit equips procurement teams with automation, AI, and GenAI so they can source more competitively at scale. Our solutions for tail spend and strategic sourcing help innovative procurement teams reduce cycle times, drive out costs, meet ESG/Diversity targets, and provide a better stakeholder experience to internal partners and suppliers. Fairmarkit has been recognized with awards by organizations such as Gartner and IDC, and is backed by strategic investors like Notable Capital, Insight Partners, 1984.VC, and Newfund.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Senior Manager, IT Operations to lead and evolve Fairmarkit's internal technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for the strategy, administration, security, and operational excellence of the platforms and services that power our global workforce. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and a service-oriented mindset. You'll partner closely with Security, Engineering, People Operations, Finance, and business leaders to ensure our employees have secure, reliable, and scalable technology experiences. This is a highly visible role that balances hands-on execution with strategic planning and process improvement.
IT Operations & Infrastructure:
- Own the overall health, reliability, and scalability of Fairmarkit's internal technology environment.
- Lead administration and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Okta, Zoom, Slack, Atlassian products, Microsoft applications, endpoint management platforms, and other business-critical systems.
- Develop and maintain IT operational standards, documentation, processes, and lifecycle management practices.
- Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, and access management programs.
- Oversee asset management, procurement, inventory controls, and hardware lifecycle planning.
- Lead the deployment and operational support of AI, automation, and workflow solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
- Partner with the CTO on IT budgeting, vendor management, and technology planning to support business growth and operational excellence.
Identity, Access & Security Partnership:
- Drive adoption of least-privilege principles, SSO, MFA, device management, and endpoint security best practices.
- Support audits, compliance initiatives, and security remediation efforts.
- Monitor and improve IT operational controls that support SOC 2 and other compliance requirements.
Business Systems & Automation:
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize business applications that improve employee productivity and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across IT workflows with AI.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in SaaS governance, application rationalization, and vendor management initiatives.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on technology strategy and employee experience.
- Establish and monitor service delivery metrics, SLAs, and operational KPIs.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
- Mentor and develop IT team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of progressive IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, or Corporate IT experience.
- 3+ years leading IT programs, projects, or teams in a fast-paced SaaS or technology environment.
- Deep expertise in administering modern SaaS ecosystems, including Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, endpoint management platforms, and identity management solutions.
- Strong understanding of device management, endpoint security, access controls, networking fundamentals, and cloud-first IT environments.
- Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar.
- Demonstrated success in building scalable IT processes and operational programs.
- Strong project management and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a dynamic growth environment.
LOCATION
For this role you need to reside in one of the following states: California (CA), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Montana (MT), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), Texas (TX), or Washington (WA).
COMPENSATION
The annual compensation for this role is $155,934–$196,909, depending on experience and location, plus equity and benefits. This range is provided in accordance with applicable U.S. pay transparency laws. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location.
Fairmarkit is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Operations Manager
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS scrutinizes IT Operations Manager petitions when the applicant's degree is in a loosely related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to confirm which degree fields directly map to this role before applications go out.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Operations Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're only pursuing companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific metro area. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm compliance and avoid LCA filing delays.
Confirm the employer's cap-subject or cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning you can start any time of year without lottery risk. Ask HR directly whether the employer qualifies before counting on an October 1 start.
Request premium processing if your timeline is tight
IT Operations Manager roles often involve infrastructure deadlines or fiscal-year hiring cycles. If your offer letter ties the start date to a specific project milestone, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS for a 15-business-day adjudication window.
Document your management scope in the petition
USCIS denials for IT Operations Manager petitions frequently cite insufficient evidence of specialty occupation. Your employer's support letter and job description should detail the technical systems you oversee, team size, and decision-making authority to strengthen the I-129.
H-1B Visa IT Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny. Your employer's job description should clearly tie the operational responsibilities to that specific degree field to support the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for IT Operations Manager positions?
Technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and large enterprises with dedicated IT infrastructure teams have historically filed the most LCAs for IT Operations roles. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can focus on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than cold-applying and asking.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already working as an IT Operations Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a fresh LCA at the prevailing wage for your new work location before submitting the I-129.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect IT Operations Manager hiring?
The DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for IT Operations Manager in your specific metro area. That wage is determined by SOC code and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage tier through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized, giving you a data point for salary discussions.
What happens to my H-1B status if my IT Operations Manager role is eliminated or restructured?
If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and initiate an H-1B transfer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. If your role is restructured into a significantly different job, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 with USCIS to reflect the material change in duties.