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Technical Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, or a related field. Employers file your H-1B petition after securing a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, locking in the prevailing wage for your work location.
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This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to lead talent initiatives and their team, to support Lowe's business objectives, as part of the global talent management function. This position will support all talent management functions, including skills and career development, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development. The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will be an advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on talent management strategies aligned with Lowe's overarching business objectives. The position will lead and develop a team of associates and will work in a highly collaborative manner with the Sr. Director, Talent Management and respective function leads. Additionally, this position will partner closely with people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion, as critical partners in support of an integrated talent function.
The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will lead their team to conduct discovery, develop strategy, design solutions and lead delivery of key objectives for the talent management function. The position will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions, utilize automation, innovative technology and implement key metrics to measure outcomes. The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will have a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to their work. Overall, this position will proactively lead the steady state and changing business needs through process, programs and partnership that develop strong pipelines of talented associates with potential to grow with the company.
What You Will Do
- Lead talent management initiatives and a team, to support Lowe’s business objectives which include skills and career development, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development.
- Serve as a lead advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on effective and integrated talent initiatives that support the delivery of business objectives.
- Collaborate frequently with the Sr. Director, Talent Management, team and other COE function leads such as people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion.
- Lead their team for the discovery, development of strategy, solution design and delivery of key objectives for the talent management function, identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for optimization.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions for improvement, utilize automation and implement key metrics to measure outcomes.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and research relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to the work.
- Partner with key functions, including people analytics and HRIS to design automated talent solutions using innovative technology.
- Hire, coach, develop and retain a team dedicated to Lowe’s Winning Culture, foster inclusion and promote engagement.
- At times, manage vendor relationships, including outside consultants in partnership with Enterprise Strategic Sourcing to ensure that Lowe's receives the best ROI.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree HR, Business or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 5 Years of experience consulting with HR partners and leaders on strategic talent initiatives, leading to the development, design and delivery of key outcomes to support company objectives
- 5 Years of experience supporting talent management and/or learning programs, such as talent planning, leadership development, performance management, org effectiveness, talent assessment and training
- 3 Years of experience building measurement strategy including data, analytics and insights using excel and other tools
- 3 Years of experience leading others, both directly or indirectly.
- 3 Years of experience in project and program management
- Experience advising and consulting with senior business leaders
- Experience utilizing Workday or other HR management system/tool
Preferred Skills/Education
- Master’s degree HR, Business or related field
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to lead talent initiatives and their team, to support Lowe's business objectives, as part of the global talent management function. This position will support all talent management functions, including skills and career development, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development. The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will be an advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on talent management strategies aligned with Lowe's overarching business objectives. The position will lead and develop a team of associates and will work in a highly collaborative manner with the Sr. Director, Talent Management and respective function leads. Additionally, this position will partner closely with people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion, as critical partners in support of an integrated talent function.
The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will lead their team to conduct discovery, develop strategy, design solutions and lead delivery of key objectives for the talent management function. The position will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions, utilize automation, innovative technology and implement key metrics to measure outcomes. The Sr. Manager, Talent Management will have a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to their work. Overall, this position will proactively lead the steady state and changing business needs through process, programs and partnership that develop strong pipelines of talented associates with potential to grow with the company.
What You Will Do
- Lead talent management initiatives and a team, to support Lowe’s business objectives which include skills and career development, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development.
- Serve as a lead advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on effective and integrated talent initiatives that support the delivery of business objectives.
- Collaborate frequently with the Sr. Director, Talent Management, team and other COE function leads such as people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion.
- Lead their team for the discovery, development of strategy, solution design and delivery of key objectives for the talent management function, identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for optimization.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions for improvement, utilize automation and implement key metrics to measure outcomes.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and research relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to the work.
- Partner with key functions, including people analytics and HRIS to design automated talent solutions using innovative technology.
- Hire, coach, develop and retain a team dedicated to Lowe’s Winning Culture, foster inclusion and promote engagement.
- At times, manage vendor relationships, including outside consultants in partnership with Enterprise Strategic Sourcing to ensure that Lowe's receives the best ROI.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree HR, Business or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 5 Years of experience consulting with HR partners and leaders on strategic talent initiatives, leading to the development, design and delivery of key outcomes to support company objectives
- 5 Years of experience supporting talent management and/or learning programs, such as talent planning, leadership development, performance management, org effectiveness, talent assessment and training
- 3 Years of experience building measurement strategy including data, analytics and insights using excel and other tools
- 3 Years of experience leading others, both directly or indirectly.
- 3 Years of experience in project and program management
- Experience advising and consulting with senior business leaders
- Experience utilizing Workday or other HR management system/tool
Preferred Skills/Education
- Master’s degree HR, Business or related field
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
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Verify your degree field supports this role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Technical Operations Manager position. A degree in industrial engineering, computer science, or operations management strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for operations manager roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage on the LCA, so negotiate knowing that floor.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Technical Operations Manager roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Companies with recent filings have already navigated DOL certification for this role type, reducing the risk of first-timer delays on your petition.
Confirm the employer will file before the lottery
H-1B cap-subject petitions require USCIS registration in March, with the filing window opening April 1. Get written confirmation from your employer that they'll engage immigration counsel and meet that timeline, especially if your OPT or other status has a hard expiration.
Request a detailed specialty occupation support letter
Ask your employer to document why the Technical Operations Manager role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree. USCIS scrutinizes managerial titles. A letter citing O*NET job zone requirements and the technical decisions you'll make daily strengthens the petition significantly.
Understand cap-exempt employer options if you're urgent
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government contractors are cap-exempt. If you're between status options, a Technical Operations Manager role at a cap-exempt institution lets your employer file outside the annual lottery window at any time.
H-1B Visa Technical Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as engineering, computer science, or information systems. Generalist management roles can face RFEs, so the employer's petition must document the technical decision-making the job requires and why a specialized degree is necessary, not merely preferred.
How do I find companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for Technical Operations Manager positions?
Browse Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by verified LCA filing history for operations and technical management roles. Targeting companies that have already certified LCAs for this occupation type means the hiring team understands the DOL and USCIS filing requirements, which speeds up the offer-to-petition timeline considerably.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Technical Operations Manager role changes significantly after I'm approved?
A material change in duties, work location, or employer entity requires an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area triggers a new LCA at that location's prevailing wage. Failing to file an amendment is a status violation, even if the job title stays the same.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if they're a small company without a dedicated HR team?
Yes. H-1B sponsorship is available to employers of any size, including startups. Small employers without in-house immigration staff typically work with outside immigration counsel to handle LCA certification through DOL and petition filing with USCIS. What matters is the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage and demonstrate the role's specialty occupation status.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Technical Operations Manager salaries under H-1B?
The DOL assigns one of four wage levels based on your job duties, experience requirements, and geographic location. USCIS requires that the certified LCA wage be paid for the entire validity period of the H-1B, including during any bench time. You can verify the applicable wage level for your location and role using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.