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Operations Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, operations management, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this title typically classify it under SOC code 11-1021. Sponsorship timelines hinge on lottery selection and premium processing availability.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
- Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
- Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
- Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
- 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
- Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
- Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
- Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
- Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
- Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
- Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
- 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
- Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
- Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
- Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Operations Director role. A general business degree usually qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field will trigger an RFE. Gather transcripts and have equivalency evaluations ready before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have actively filed LCAs for Operations Director or similar management titles. This filters out employers who express interest in sponsorship but have no documented filing history with DOL.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt. Operations Directors at these organizations can be sponsored outside the annual H-1B lottery, giving you a filing window any time of year.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the Level III or IV wage for SOC code 11-1021 in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor strengthens your negotiating position.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing reduces the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. Negotiate for the employer to elect premium processing at the time of filing, not after delays arise, since adding it later extends your uncertainty period.
Build a specialty occupation evidence file early
Operations Director petitions face heightened scrutiny because the title sounds generalist. Collect job postings from your target employers, your O*NET occupation profile, and any industry certifications that tie your specific duties to a specialized degree requirement.
H-1B Visa Operations Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, industrial engineering, or supply chain management. Roles where any degree field is acceptable, or where experience substitutes freely for education, are harder to support. Your employer's internal job description and industry norms both factor into USCIS's assessment.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Operations Directors?
Migrate Mate shows verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history by occupation, so you can see which companies have filed for Operations Director or closely related management titles. This is more reliable than asking during interviews, since many employers express willingness to sponsor without having ever completed the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Operations Director role is eliminated or restructured?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific employer and position on the approved petition. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or change status. If your duties change substantially, your employer should file an amended I-129 before the change takes effect to avoid a status violation.
Can my employer transfer the H-1B petition if I move into a more senior operations role?
A promotion to a materially different title, such as Chief Operating Officer or VP of Operations, typically requires an amended or new H-1B petition rather than a simple update. USCIS treats significant changes in duties, supervisory scope, or SOC code as a new specialty occupation determination. Your employer should file before the promotion takes effect.
Is it possible to get H-1B sponsorship for an Operations Director role at a startup?
Yes, but startups face additional scrutiny because USCIS may question whether a small company genuinely needs a specialty occupation professional at the director level. A strong offer letter detailing specific technical or analytical duties, an organizational chart showing the reporting structure, and evidence of operational complexity in the business all strengthen the petition.