H-1B Visa Operations Project Manager Jobs
Operations Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Many large manufacturers, logistics firms, and tech companies file H-1B petitions for these roles annually, making it one of the more accessible paths to employer-sponsored status.
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The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Project Manager
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Operations Project Manager and confirm your transcript reflects a directly related discipline before applying.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
If you're on OPT cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled for your work authorization to bridge to October 1. Filter your job search to E-Verify participants so you don't lose authorization between selection and the start date.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can flag underpaying offers that would block LCA certification.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Project Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation determination for this job title, reducing your petition risk.
Flag project management certifications in your petition
A PMP or CAPM certification strengthens the specialty occupation argument when your role involves cross-functional coordination without a narrowly defined degree requirement. Include certification documentation in your I-129 supporting evidence package.
Request premium processing during job transitions
Operations roles often have firm start dates tied to project cycles. Premium processing delivers an I-129 decision within 15 business days through USCIS, giving both you and your employer a definite onboarding timeline instead of a months-long wait.
H-1B Visa Operations Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management. Generic management roles that accept any degree can face RFEs, so the job description must tie the degree requirement to specific duties. Employers typically document this through the LCA and the I-129 support letter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Operations Project Manager positions?
Manufacturing, logistics and distribution, technology, healthcare systems, and aerospace file the highest volumes of H-1B LCAs for operations and project management titles. These industries run complex, multi-site operations where the specialty occupation argument is easier to establish. You can confirm which specific employers have active filing history for this title through Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
Can my employer file an H-1B for an Operations Project Manager role if I currently hold OPT?
Yes. Your employer must register you in the H-1B lottery during the March registration window. If selected, they file the full I-129 petition. If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to 24 additional months of work authorization, which gives you two more lottery cycles. The employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your authorization through any cap-gap period.
What documentation does my employer need to prove specialty occupation for this role?
The employer's support letter must explain why a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the minimum requirement for the position, not just a preference. Job postings, internal job descriptions, organization charts showing comparable positions, and industry wage surveys all strengthen the petition. USCIS also looks at whether similar roles at the company have historically required the same degree, so prior LCA history for the title matters.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Operations Project Manager job offers?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level, as certified in the LCA. Operations Project Manager roles span wage levels one through four depending on supervision and complexity. Before accepting an offer, verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you can confirm the offer meets the legal minimum and won't delay LCA certification.