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Operations Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while your host employer directs your day-to-day work.
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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
About the SAP Internship Experience Project:
The SAP Internship Experience Project is SAP’s global, paid internship program that provides university students with the opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP:
- Culture of collaboration: Meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: Gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: With SAP Internship Experience Project in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
About the team:
The Concur Global Distribution organization sells Expense, Travel and Invoice solutions to a wide range of businesses looking to manage / optimize their indirect spend. For 2026, we are focused on 4 strategic priorities and as part of this focus report monthly / quarterly status on the progress the business is making towards our strategic priorities with respect to both business performance and strategic projects to ensure we are meeting our revenue growth targets.
What you’ll do:
Position Title: SAP Concur iXp Intern – Business Transformation Consultant
Location: Bellevue, WA but can be virtual
Expected start date to end date: Flexible but ideally May 1, 2026– December 31, 2026
In this role, you’ll:
Partner with the VP Business Transformation and cross-functional leaders / stakeholders to support 2026 revenue strategy and business planning efforts. This role centers on gathering updates, developing executive communications and reporting on Key Initiative status, critical strategic efforts, and other rhythm-of-business activities. You will create strategic narratives and develop PowerPoint materials that enhance storytelling for key initiatives and executive-level presentations. To build subject-matter expertise, you will collaborate across the organization to collect insights, prepare documentation and communications, and participate in project meetings as needed. Additionally, you will contribute to the annual planning process and support modernization of planning workflows and communication by leveraging AI.
Who you are:
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, is an excellent communicator, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful strategic projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to transform complexity into a simple story
- Strong people skills
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Project management experience that includes planning activities, managing the execution of the plan and keeping stakeholders informed of progress
- Excel, PowerPoint required
- MBA student with focus on strategic management and communication
- Candidates must currently be enrolled in graduate degree program which is applicable to the position.
Follow @SAPiXp on Instagram and don’t miss anything about our experiences worldwide!
SAPNextGen
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 0-USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to applicable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 452325 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
About the SAP Internship Experience Project:
The SAP Internship Experience Project is SAP’s global, paid internship program that provides university students with the opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP:
- Culture of collaboration: Meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: Gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: With SAP Internship Experience Project in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
About the team:
The Concur Global Distribution organization sells Expense, Travel and Invoice solutions to a wide range of businesses looking to manage / optimize their indirect spend. For 2026, we are focused on 4 strategic priorities and as part of this focus report monthly / quarterly status on the progress the business is making towards our strategic priorities with respect to both business performance and strategic projects to ensure we are meeting our revenue growth targets.
What you’ll do:
Position Title: SAP Concur iXp Intern – Business Transformation Consultant
Location: Bellevue, WA but can be virtual
Expected start date to end date: Flexible but ideally May 1, 2026– December 31, 2026
In this role, you’ll:
Partner with the VP Business Transformation and cross-functional leaders / stakeholders to support 2026 revenue strategy and business planning efforts. This role centers on gathering updates, developing executive communications and reporting on Key Initiative status, critical strategic efforts, and other rhythm-of-business activities. You will create strategic narratives and develop PowerPoint materials that enhance storytelling for key initiatives and executive-level presentations. To build subject-matter expertise, you will collaborate across the organization to collect insights, prepare documentation and communications, and participate in project meetings as needed. Additionally, you will contribute to the annual planning process and support modernization of planning workflows and communication by leveraging AI.
Who you are:
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, is an excellent communicator, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful strategic projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to transform complexity into a simple story
- Strong people skills
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Project management experience that includes planning activities, managing the execution of the plan and keeping stakeholders informed of progress
- Excel, PowerPoint required
- MBA student with focus on strategic management and communication
- Candidates must currently be enrolled in graduate degree program which is applicable to the position.
Follow @SAPiXp on Instagram and don’t miss anything about our experiences worldwide!
SAPNextGen
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 0-USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to applicable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 452325 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Consultant
Frame your training plan around process improvement
Before approaching any host employer, draft a structured training objective that maps your operations background to specific U.S. methodologies like lean management or Six Sigma. A concrete plan accelerates DS-2019 issuance and satisfies the Trainee category's skill-development requirement.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist eligibility early
The Trainee category fits candidates within five years of graduation or early career; the Specialist category applies to experienced professionals with at least five years in operations. Misclassifying yourself delays the DS-2019 and can trigger a program rejection from your designated sponsor.
Search Migrate Mate to surface J-1-aligned employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted international professionals in operations and consulting roles. Targeting employers with prior J-1 host experience significantly reduces the negotiation required to secure a signed training agreement.
Verify your host employer can sign a training plan
Not every consulting firm is willing to complete the required Form DS-7002 training plan. Confirm during initial conversations that a manager can document your learning objectives by phase, since your designated sponsor needs this before issuing the DS-2019.
Check whether your home country triggers a two-year requirement
Operations Consultants from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or funded by a government or international organization, may face the two-year home-country physical presence requirement after the program ends. USCIS and the State Department both reference this requirement, and it affects your post-J-1 visa options.
Use O*NET to build your occupational credentials file
The O*NET profile for Operations Research Analysts and Management Consultants lists the specific skills, tasks, and work activities tied to these roles. Aligning your resume and training plan language to O*NET terminology strengthens your sponsor's justification for the program category.
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Find Operations Consultant JobsOperations Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Operations Consultant role?
The Trainee category applies if you're within five years of graduating or early in your operations career, and your placement focuses on structured skill development. The Specialist category fits seasoned professionals with at least five years of specialized operations experience. In both cases, a State Department-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer, issues the DS-2019 and administers the program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if I'm placed at a consulting firm?
The consulting firm is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance. Your host employer directs your daily work, but the designated sponsor carries legal responsibility for the exchange program.
How do I find consulting employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter U.S. employers by roles and sponsorship history, making it easier to identify operations and consulting firms that are familiar with J-1 host obligations. Targeting employers with prior host experience shortens negotiation time because they already understand the DS-7002 training plan and designated sponsor oversight requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Operations Consultants?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home-country government or a recognized international organization, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your occupation, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Verify your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a host employer?
Bring a resume that maps your operations experience to specific methodologies, a draft training objective organized by phase and skill area, and any credentials confirming your educational background or professional certifications. Host employers need this information to complete Form DS-7002 and satisfy the designated sponsor's review process before the DS-2019 can be issued.
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