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Event Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field. Employers in conventions, sports, and entertainment regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this title, making sponsored positions more accessible than many candidates expect.
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The Event Operations Manager will play a critical role in building, operationalizing, and scaling the Event Shared Services organization. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the events function, driving consistent processes, governance, planning frameworks, tools, reporting, and execution standards across multiple Strategic Business Groups (SBGs).
You will report directly to our Sr. Director of Event Shared Services and work out of our Charlotte, NC global headquarters or our Building Automation headquarters in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid work schedule.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized operations professional with a strong background in event management, program operations, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. They will partner closely with regional and SBG event leaders, marketing leaders, business group stakeholders, finance, procurement, legal, communications, and external agencies to ensure events are delivered efficiently, consistently, and at scale.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in event operations, program management, marketing operations, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale event programs and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated ability to build and implement operational processes and governance models.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency with event management, project management, and collaboration tools (e.g., Cvent).
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Travel between 15-25%, depending on event portfolio and business requirements.
WE VALUE
- Experience working within a shared services or centralized operations model.
- Background supporting executive events, customer engagement programs, or field marketing organizations.
- Knowledge of budget management, procurement, and vendor governance processes.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date. However, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date; 11/2/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shared Services Operations & Governance
- Design, implement, and continuously improve operational processes that enable a centralized Event Shared Services model.
- Establish and maintain event intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and governance frameworks.
- Develop standardized operating procedures, templates, playbooks, and workflows that support event execution across all SBGs.
- Ensure consistent adoption of event management standards, policies, and best practices.
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Drive process optimization initiatives that improve scale, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
-
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Act as a primary operational liaison between the Event Shared Services team and Strategic Business Groups (SBGs).
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, customer success, executive engagement, communications, finance, procurement, and legal teams to support event delivery.
- Align stakeholder expectations, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent programs.
-
Facilitate regular business reviews and planning sessions to assess priorities and operational readiness.
-
Program & Portfolio Management
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, risk logs, and execution timelines.
- Create mechanisms for tracking event demand, capacity planning, and resource utilization.
-
Monitor event lifecycle performance from intake through post-event reporting.
-
Systems, Tools & Reporting
- Own and optimize event operations tools, platforms, and workflows.
- Partner with technology and data teams to improve event management systems and integrations.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure event performance, operational efficiency, and business impact.
-
Produce executive-level reporting and recommendations based on insights and trends.
-
Budget & Vendor Operations
- Support budget planning, forecasting, purchase order tracking, and financial reconciliation processes.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding, contract management, and procurement workflows.
-
Partner with finance and procurement teams to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
-
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve service delivery.
- Lead post-event retrospectives and operational reviews to capture lessons learned and drive improvements.
- Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and customer-centric service.
In the first 12 months, the Event Operations Manager will be expected to:
- Establish scalable operational frameworks supporting all SBG event requests.
- Improve planning consistency and stakeholder satisfaction across the event portfolio.
- Increase visibility into event demand, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
- Reduce operational inefficiencies through standardized processes and automation.
- Enable the Event Shared Services organization to operate as a trusted, scalable center of excellence for event delivery across the business.
INTRODUCTION
The Event Operations Manager will play a critical role in building, operationalizing, and scaling the Event Shared Services organization. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the events function, driving consistent processes, governance, planning frameworks, tools, reporting, and execution standards across multiple Strategic Business Groups (SBGs).
You will report directly to our Sr. Director of Event Shared Services and work out of our Charlotte, NC global headquarters or our Building Automation headquarters in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid work schedule.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized operations professional with a strong background in event management, program operations, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. They will partner closely with regional and SBG event leaders, marketing leaders, business group stakeholders, finance, procurement, legal, communications, and external agencies to ensure events are delivered efficiently, consistently, and at scale.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in event operations, program management, marketing operations, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale event programs and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated ability to build and implement operational processes and governance models.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency with event management, project management, and collaboration tools (e.g., Cvent).
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Travel between 15-25%, depending on event portfolio and business requirements.
WE VALUE
- Experience working within a shared services or centralized operations model.
- Background supporting executive events, customer engagement programs, or field marketing organizations.
- Knowledge of budget management, procurement, and vendor governance processes.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date. However, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date; 11/2/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shared Services Operations & Governance
- Design, implement, and continuously improve operational processes that enable a centralized Event Shared Services model.
- Establish and maintain event intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and governance frameworks.
- Develop standardized operating procedures, templates, playbooks, and workflows that support event execution across all SBGs.
- Ensure consistent adoption of event management standards, policies, and best practices.
-
Drive process optimization initiatives that improve scale, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
-
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Act as a primary operational liaison between the Event Shared Services team and Strategic Business Groups (SBGs).
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, customer success, executive engagement, communications, finance, procurement, and legal teams to support event delivery.
- Align stakeholder expectations, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent programs.
-
Facilitate regular business reviews and planning sessions to assess priorities and operational readiness.
-
Program & Portfolio Management
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, risk logs, and execution timelines.
- Create mechanisms for tracking event demand, capacity planning, and resource utilization.
-
Monitor event lifecycle performance from intake through post-event reporting.
-
Systems, Tools & Reporting
- Own and optimize event operations tools, platforms, and workflows.
- Partner with technology and data teams to improve event management systems and integrations.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure event performance, operational efficiency, and business impact.
-
Produce executive-level reporting and recommendations based on insights and trends.
-
Budget & Vendor Operations
- Support budget planning, forecasting, purchase order tracking, and financial reconciliation processes.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding, contract management, and procurement workflows.
-
Partner with finance and procurement teams to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
-
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve service delivery.
- Lead post-event retrospectives and operational reviews to capture lessons learned and drive improvements.
- Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and customer-centric service.
In the first 12 months, the Event Operations Manager will be expected to:
- Establish scalable operational frameworks supporting all SBG event requests.
- Improve planning consistency and stakeholder satisfaction across the event portfolio.
- Increase visibility into event demand, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
- Reduce operational inefficiencies through standardized processes and automation.
- Enable the Event Shared Services organization to operate as a trusted, scalable center of excellence for event delivery across the business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Event Operations Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility hinges on proving a direct relationship between your degree field and event operations. A hospitality management, business administration, or marketing degree strengthens the case; a general arts degree without supplementary coursework may trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Target convention centers and sports venues
Large venue operators, convention bureaus, and professional sports franchises file LCAs for event operations roles far more consistently than boutique agencies. Searching by industry sector helps you focus on employers with an established sponsorship track record rather than those doing it for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Pull up Migrate Mate's employer database to identify companies with verified LCA filing history for event operations roles. Filtering by city lets you match sponsoring employers to markets where your venue experience is most relevant, cutting your search time considerably.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor, and flag any offer that falls below it before the LCA is filed.
Get your international event credentials translated early
If your experience includes managing events outside the U.S., gather official translations of contracts, production budgets, or attendee records now. USCIS may request evidence of scope and complexity, and delays in obtaining translated documentation can stall petition timelines after an offer is already in hand.
Understand the LCA public access file requirement
Once your employer files your LCA, DOL requires them to maintain a public access file and post a notice at the worksite. For event managers who work across multiple venues, your employer needs to post notices at each primary worksite, not just the company's registered address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Event Operations Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as hospitality management, event management, or business administration. USCIS scrutinizes management titles closely, so the job description needs to reflect duties that genuinely require specialized degree-level knowledge, not just general organizational skills that any worker could perform.
Which visa types realistically cover Event Operations Manager roles?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates and covers specialty occupation positions. If you're Australian, the E-3 visa offers the same specialty occupation framework with no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to a USMCA-listed profession. J-1 visa trainee status can bridge early-career roles through a designated sponsor organization.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor event operations managers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for event operations and hospitality roles, searchable by city and job function. This lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process, rather than approaching employers who have never filed for a foreign worker in this role category.
Does my degree field matter, or is years of experience enough for H-1B sponsorship?
Degree field matters significantly. USCIS evaluates whether there is a direct relationship between your degree and the position's duties. Extensive event experience alone doesn't satisfy the specialty occupation standard. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer may need to demonstrate that the industry itself normally requires a specific degree for this role, which is harder to prove for operations management titles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's event contract ends and the role changes substantially?
A material change in job duties, worksite, or employment terms requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Event operations roles that shift from full-time venue management to ad-hoc contract work could jeopardize your status if the amendment isn't filed promptly. Document any role changes with your employer's HR team as soon as they're confirmed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Event Operations Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.