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Strategy Operations Manager roles sit at the intersection of business planning and cross-functional execution, making them a strong fit for OPT students with analytical or consulting backgrounds. Many employers in this space actively sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic path beyond your 12- or 24-month OPT window.
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Strategic Operations Managers in Safety & Identity Operations are responsible for safeguarding the trust of the Uber platform globally. This includes shaping how we verify users, detect and mitigate fraud and abuse, and close systemic gaps that create risk.
This role sits at the intersection of identity, risk, and operations, with responsibility for owning and driving forward key problem spaces related to account integrity. You will uncover vulnerabilities, investigate emerging fraud patterns, and develop solutions that strengthen platform integrity across Uber's lines of business.
We are looking for a highly curious and analytical operator who dives deep into data, asks the right questions, and takes ownership from problem identification through solution execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, forming strong hypotheses, and translating insights into clear recommendations, improved policies/processes, and measurable impact.
The ideal candidate combines structured thinking, investigative rigor, and stakeholder influence, and is comfortable operating from strategy through execution in a dynamic, global environment.
- Own problem discovery and root cause analysis across identity and account integrity, proactively identifying gaps, vulnerabilities, and emerging risk vectors
- Analyze large datasets, customer insights, and operational signals to uncover fraud patterns, behavioral anomalies, and systemic weaknesses
- Develop and drive recommendations to improve internal policies, processes, and controls that strengthen user identity confidence globally
- Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Product, Policy, Legal, Risk, Engineering) to translate insights into scalable solutions and ensure effective implementation
- Design, test, and iterate on new detection signals, operational workflows, and enforcement strategies
- Leverage data and AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation, advanced analytics) to accelerate investigation, generate insights, and improve operational efficiency
- Build and own reporting and metrics, tracking identity health, fraud trends, and impact of interventions
- Communicate clear, data-driven narratives to influence stakeholders and drive action
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis, including the use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
- Experience utilizing generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or Cursor) to automate routine tasks, draft technical documentation, or debug code to improve workflow efficiency
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on fraud, risk, identity, or trust & safety problems
- SQL proficiency and experience working with large datasets
- Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze data, automate workflows, or enhance decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to break down ambiguous problems, ask the right questions, and identify root causes
- Experience turning data into actionable insights and driving decisions
- Track record of improving processes or influencing policy changes based on analysis
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority across global teams
- Excellent communication skills, including synthesizing complex findings into clear, compelling recommendations
- Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
- High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and execution
Compensation
For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year. For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
About the Role
Strategic Operations Managers in Safety & Identity Operations are responsible for safeguarding the trust of the Uber platform globally. This includes shaping how we verify users, detect and mitigate fraud and abuse, and close systemic gaps that create risk.
This role sits at the intersection of identity, risk, and operations, with responsibility for owning and driving forward key problem spaces related to account integrity. You will uncover vulnerabilities, investigate emerging fraud patterns, and develop solutions that strengthen platform integrity across Uber's lines of business.
We are looking for a highly curious and analytical operator who dives deep into data, asks the right questions, and takes ownership from problem identification through solution execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, forming strong hypotheses, and translating insights into clear recommendations, improved policies/processes, and measurable impact.
The ideal candidate combines structured thinking, investigative rigor, and stakeholder influence, and is comfortable operating from strategy through execution in a dynamic, global environment.
- Own problem discovery and root cause analysis across identity and account integrity, proactively identifying gaps, vulnerabilities, and emerging risk vectors
- Analyze large datasets, customer insights, and operational signals to uncover fraud patterns, behavioral anomalies, and systemic weaknesses
- Develop and drive recommendations to improve internal policies, processes, and controls that strengthen user identity confidence globally
- Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Product, Policy, Legal, Risk, Engineering) to translate insights into scalable solutions and ensure effective implementation
- Design, test, and iterate on new detection signals, operational workflows, and enforcement strategies
- Leverage data and AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation, advanced analytics) to accelerate investigation, generate insights, and improve operational efficiency
- Build and own reporting and metrics, tracking identity health, fraud trends, and impact of interventions
- Communicate clear, data-driven narratives to influence stakeholders and drive action
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis, including the use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
- Experience utilizing generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or Cursor) to automate routine tasks, draft technical documentation, or debug code to improve workflow efficiency
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on fraud, risk, identity, or trust & safety problems
- SQL proficiency and experience working with large datasets
- Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze data, automate workflows, or enhance decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to break down ambiguous problems, ask the right questions, and identify root causes
- Experience turning data into actionable insights and driving decisions
- Track record of improving processes or influencing policy changes based on analysis
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority across global teams
- Excellent communication skills, including synthesizing complex findings into clear, compelling recommendations
- Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
- High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and execution
Compensation
For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year. For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategy Operations Manager
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Focus on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for Strategy or Operations roles in prior years. This signals they understand the process and have infrastructure to support international hires beyond your OPT period.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Strategy Operations roles typically require a degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field. Explicitly connect your academic background to the role in your resume and cover letter to strengthen your OPT work authorization eligibility.
Highlight cross-functional project experience
Employers hiring for this role want evidence you can coordinate across teams and drive operational outcomes. Quantify your impact from internships or academic projects, such as process improvements, cost reductions, or initiative timelines you managed.
Start your job search at least three months early
OPT timelines are unforgiving. Applying three or more months before your start date gives employers time to complete internal approvals and gives you room to pursue the H-1B lottery if sponsorship is on the table.
Ask about sponsorship intent in the second interview
Raising sponsorship too early can hurt your candidacy. Wait until there is mutual interest, typically the second round, then ask directly whether the company has sponsored international employees in similar roles before.
Get your STEM OPT extension paperwork right
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, the 24-month extension gives you significantly more runway. Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies, work with your DSO early, and file Form I-983 with your employer before your standard OPT expires.
Strategy Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Strategy Operations Manager on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a field directly related to the role, such as business administration, economics, industrial engineering, or operations management. OPT requires that your job is in your field of study, so document the connection clearly. A mismatch between your degree and job function can put your work authorization at risk.
Do Strategy Operations Manager roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at larger technology, consulting, and financial services companies. Strategy and operations functions are well-established enough that employers in those industries have sponsored this role category before. Smaller startups are less predictable. Browsing OPT-friendly listings on Migrate Mate can help you identify employers with a demonstrated sponsorship history in this space.
Does a Strategy Operations Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends entirely on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as one in industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or applied mathematics, and your role involves analytical or technical work, the extension is likely available. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
What should I put on my Form I-983 for a Strategy Operations Manager position?
Your employer needs to describe how the role uses your STEM degree in a practical training capacity. For a Strategy Operations role, this typically includes responsibilities like data analysis, process modeling, operational planning, and performance measurement. Generic job descriptions rarely satisfy the I-983 standard, so work with your employer to make the connection between the role and your field of study explicit.
How competitive is the job market for Strategy Operations Manager roles on OPT?
This role sits at a senior end of the operations career path, so competition is real. Most employers want candidates who can demonstrate measurable business impact rather than just familiarity with frameworks. OPT students who have consulting internships, rotational program experience, or quantifiable operational results tend to advance further. Focus your search on employers who actively post OPT-friendly roles rather than applying broadly.