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Strategy Operations Manager roles sit at the intersection of business planning and execution, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation status. Employers in tech, consulting, and finance regularly sponsor this title. Your degree field, job duties, and the employer's LCA filing history all shape your path to sponsorship.
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Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
Stripe's Workplace team is responsible for delivering welcoming, functional, and beautiful environments worldwide. We ensure that Stripe's real estate portfolio evolves to stay aligned with our mission and the needs of our users, while also ensuring efficient space utilization. As part of the team, you'll help scale Stripe's future workspaces, collaborating with stakeholders across the company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Head of Workplace, the Strategy and Operations Manager will play a key role in driving cross-functional initiatives across our core Workplace pillars (Real Estate Strategy and Transactions, Environments (design and construction), and Experience (workplace services and programs), alongside high-priority 'interstitial' projects. You'll contribute to projects and programs that shape the future of Workplace at Stripe. With the ability to influence from a strategic and administrative perspective, you'll be instrumental in executing key cross-org initiatives and helping us move from strategy to execution while ensuring operational excellence.
- Assist the Head of Workplace in defining SOKRs and ensuring all pillars and cross-functional partners are aligned with the team's roadmap
- Lead cross-functional projects that don't fit neatly into one department. Support M&A integrations
- Identify bottlenecks in our current workflows and design scalable processes to remove them. Design and lead operating cadences and governance forums to ensure speed, clarity, and accountability
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on business metrics to provide the Workplace Leadership Team with actionable recommendations for growth and efficiency. Drive the Workplace AI and data strategy in partnership with our IT Business Partner. Identify and implement innovative Workplace technologies and systems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
- 5+ years of experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, corporate real estate strategy, or a data-driven operational role in a fast-growing environment
- Strong quantitative skills with a track record of using data to drive complex business cases and macro-level decisions
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects from ambiguous conception to rigorous execution
- Experience working directly within or alongside Workplace or Real Estate teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- Great collaboration and people skills, with the ability to build relationships with both leaders and individual contributors across the broader organization
- High judgment with the ability to balance speed, risk, and organizational health
- An inclination to solve problems systematically via infrastructure and automation
- A clear willingness to take a hands-on approach and dive into the details
- The ability to work independently or with a small team
- Flexibility with changing requirements in an evolving and fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships
- Ability to capture complex concepts and communicate them succinctly to key stakeholders
In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $140,200 - $210,200. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
INTRODUCTION
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
Stripe's Workplace team is responsible for delivering welcoming, functional, and beautiful environments worldwide. We ensure that Stripe's real estate portfolio evolves to stay aligned with our mission and the needs of our users, while also ensuring efficient space utilization. As part of the team, you'll help scale Stripe's future workspaces, collaborating with stakeholders across the company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Head of Workplace, the Strategy and Operations Manager will play a key role in driving cross-functional initiatives across our core Workplace pillars (Real Estate Strategy and Transactions, Environments (design and construction), and Experience (workplace services and programs), alongside high-priority 'interstitial' projects. You'll contribute to projects and programs that shape the future of Workplace at Stripe. With the ability to influence from a strategic and administrative perspective, you'll be instrumental in executing key cross-org initiatives and helping us move from strategy to execution while ensuring operational excellence.
- Assist the Head of Workplace in defining SOKRs and ensuring all pillars and cross-functional partners are aligned with the team's roadmap
- Lead cross-functional projects that don't fit neatly into one department. Support M&A integrations
- Identify bottlenecks in our current workflows and design scalable processes to remove them. Design and lead operating cadences and governance forums to ensure speed, clarity, and accountability
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on business metrics to provide the Workplace Leadership Team with actionable recommendations for growth and efficiency. Drive the Workplace AI and data strategy in partnership with our IT Business Partner. Identify and implement innovative Workplace technologies and systems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
- 5+ years of experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, corporate real estate strategy, or a data-driven operational role in a fast-growing environment
- Strong quantitative skills with a track record of using data to drive complex business cases and macro-level decisions
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects from ambiguous conception to rigorous execution
- Experience working directly within or alongside Workplace or Real Estate teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- Great collaboration and people skills, with the ability to build relationships with both leaders and individual contributors across the broader organization
- High judgment with the ability to balance speed, risk, and organizational health
- An inclination to solve problems systematically via infrastructure and automation
- A clear willingness to take a hands-on approach and dive into the details
- The ability to work independently or with a small team
- Flexibility with changing requirements in an evolving and fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships
- Ability to capture complex concepts and communicate them succinctly to key stakeholders
In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $140,200 - $210,200. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Strategy Operations Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your bachelor's degree field and the Strategy Operations Manager duties. Business administration, industrial engineering, or economics degrees map cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation case even if your experience is strong.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategy Operations Manager roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history. Employers with active LCA filings for this title have already committed to the prevailing wage and understand the H-1B process, cutting weeks off your timeline.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the DOL prevailing wage for your level, so knowing the floor prevents offers that can't legally support your H-1B petition.
Document cross-functional scope in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes Strategy Operations roles for specialty occupation status. Ask your employer to describe degree-level analytical and planning duties specifically in the offer letter, not just a generic title. Vague duty descriptions are the most common trigger for a Request for Evidence on this role.
Target cap-exempt employers if lottery timing is tight
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual lottery. Strategy operations functions exist at many of these organizations and don't require waiting for the April registration window.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If you're between H-1B employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring offer. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, letting you start work once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.
H-1B Visa Strategy Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the duties. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Strategy Operations Manager roles that involve analytical modeling, cross-functional planning, and organizational design typically qualify. Roles framed as generalist coordination without a degree requirement in a specific discipline are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Strategy Operations Manager roles?
Tech companies, management consulting firms, and large financial services organizations sponsor this title most frequently because their operations functions are analytically intensive and degree-specific. You can see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for this exact job title by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by verified sponsorship history rather than self-reported employer claims.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search as a Strategy Operations Manager?
The annual H-1B cap applies to most private employers and requires registration in March for an October start date. If you're currently on OPT or STEM OPT, your cap-gap protection covers the period between your OPT expiration and October 1 as long as your employer filed before the deadline. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofits and universities, can file year-round outside the lottery.
What SOC code applies to Strategy Operations Manager roles and why does it matter?
Most Strategy Operations Manager positions are filed under SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts), depending on the actual duties. The SOC code your employer uses on the LCA determines which prevailing wage level applies. You can check the O*NET occupation profile for both codes to understand which better matches your day-to-day responsibilities before the employer files.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Strategy Operations Manager role without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL for the new role and location before submitting the petition.