Operations Consultant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Operations Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in consulting, logistics, and technology firms sponsor regularly, though each petition must document the specialty occupation requirement carefully. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
As a Business Operations Consultant at Itron, you will help scale a customer-centric, innovative technology organization serving Utilities & Energy clients. You’ll translate strategy into measurable operational plans, strengthen revenue assurance, and build forecasting capabilities that connect demand signals to delivery outcomes. This role partners across Sales, Customer Success, Product, Delivery/Implementation, Finance, and Operations to drive accountable execution and continuous improvement—authentically, collaboratively, and with agility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead business unit operational planning by translating business operations goals into clear, measurable initiatives that improve predictable performance, service quality, and customer delivery in a Utilities & Energy technology environment.
- Own revenue assurance practices across the quote-to-cash / meter-to-cash lifecycle (as applicable), partnering with Finance, Sales Ops, and Delivery to identify leakage, reduce disputes, improve accuracy, and strengthen controls—ensuring accountable performance and predictable processes to meet and or exceed revenue and margin goals.
- Continually improving forecasting models for demand, capacity, and delivery timelines; continuously improve accuracy through data-driven insights, transparent assumptions, and collaborative alignment with stakeholders.
- Connect demand to delivery by building and managing end-to-end processes that align demand signals to delivery capacity enabling agile prioritization and predictable execution.
- Support and maintain operational KPIs and dashboards that measure key performance indicators such as: Revenue, margin, forecast accuracy, executable backlog, coverage to plan, on-time delivery, revenue leakage, etc. to support authentic, accountable decision-making.
- Facilitate cross-functional operating rhythms (Key Products pipeline & delivery reviews, forecast planning and accuracy, backlog schedule management) to ensure collaborative alignment, risk visibility, and timely escalation/resolution.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements using structured problem-solving (root cause analysis, process mapping, standard work), balancing innovation with practical change management.
- Partner with leaders and frontline teams to design scalable operating models, clarify ownership (RACI), and enable accountability through clear documentation, training, and adoption plans.
- Support business case development for operational investments (tools, automation, process redesign) with ROI analysis and measurable outcomes tied to customer impact and business performance.
- Champion data governance and operational integrity by improving definitions, inputs, and controls across systems ensuring reporting consistency and trusted insights.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, finance operations, sales operations, delivery operations, consulting, or a similar role—preferably within a technology company or Utilities & Energy or regulated industries.
- Revenue assurance expertise (required): demonstrated experience identifying and reducing revenue leakage; improving executable backlog planning; strengthening controls; and partnering cross-functionally across Finance, Product Mgmt, Factory planning, sales and leadership.
- Forecasting experience (required): hands-on ownership of forecasting processes and models (e.g., revenue, margin, capacity, delivery timelines), including variance analysis and continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.
- Demand-to-delivery experience (required): proven ability to connect demand planning (pipeline/orders/customer commitments) to delivery planning (capacity, resourcing, timelines), improving predictability and customer outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations; advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
- Experience building dashboards and performance reporting using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and/or strong data skills.
- Comfortable working in global, agile, fast-changing environments with a bias toward action, learning, and iterative improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills: able to communicate authentically, influence without authority, and collaborate across Sales, Finance, Product, and Factory teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accountability, attention to detail, and a focus on measurable outcomes to business goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready storytelling and documentation.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with Utilities & Energy business processes (e.g., meter-to-cash concepts, grid modernization programs, AMI/MDMS, customer programs, field service operations) in technology, SaaS, or services context and how demand to delivery to revenue are managed to goal.
- MBA or advanced degree; or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Revenue Cycle/Assurance, FP&A credentials).
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Salesforce (CRM), Oracle, ServiceNow, MSFT tools, and similar planning and delivery tools.
- Experience improving controls, compliance, and audit readiness in regulated environments; familiarity with governance frameworks and documentation standards.
- Proven success leading change — driving adoption through training, enablement, and transparent communication.
- Experience with automation and process optimization (e.g., workflow automation, data pipelines, integrated reporting) that improves customer experience and operational predictability.
Travel: 0-10%
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
Pay Transparency Info:
Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000.00– $175,000.00
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
INTRODUCTION
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
As a Business Operations Consultant at Itron, you will help scale a customer-centric, innovative technology organization serving Utilities & Energy clients. You’ll translate strategy into measurable operational plans, strengthen revenue assurance, and build forecasting capabilities that connect demand signals to delivery outcomes. This role partners across Sales, Customer Success, Product, Delivery/Implementation, Finance, and Operations to drive accountable execution and continuous improvement—authentically, collaboratively, and with agility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead business unit operational planning by translating business operations goals into clear, measurable initiatives that improve predictable performance, service quality, and customer delivery in a Utilities & Energy technology environment.
- Own revenue assurance practices across the quote-to-cash / meter-to-cash lifecycle (as applicable), partnering with Finance, Sales Ops, and Delivery to identify leakage, reduce disputes, improve accuracy, and strengthen controls—ensuring accountable performance and predictable processes to meet and or exceed revenue and margin goals.
- Continually improving forecasting models for demand, capacity, and delivery timelines; continuously improve accuracy through data-driven insights, transparent assumptions, and collaborative alignment with stakeholders.
- Connect demand to delivery by building and managing end-to-end processes that align demand signals to delivery capacity enabling agile prioritization and predictable execution.
- Support and maintain operational KPIs and dashboards that measure key performance indicators such as: Revenue, margin, forecast accuracy, executable backlog, coverage to plan, on-time delivery, revenue leakage, etc. to support authentic, accountable decision-making.
- Facilitate cross-functional operating rhythms (Key Products pipeline & delivery reviews, forecast planning and accuracy, backlog schedule management) to ensure collaborative alignment, risk visibility, and timely escalation/resolution.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements using structured problem-solving (root cause analysis, process mapping, standard work), balancing innovation with practical change management.
- Partner with leaders and frontline teams to design scalable operating models, clarify ownership (RACI), and enable accountability through clear documentation, training, and adoption plans.
- Support business case development for operational investments (tools, automation, process redesign) with ROI analysis and measurable outcomes tied to customer impact and business performance.
- Champion data governance and operational integrity by improving definitions, inputs, and controls across systems ensuring reporting consistency and trusted insights.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, finance operations, sales operations, delivery operations, consulting, or a similar role—preferably within a technology company or Utilities & Energy or regulated industries.
- Revenue assurance expertise (required): demonstrated experience identifying and reducing revenue leakage; improving executable backlog planning; strengthening controls; and partnering cross-functionally across Finance, Product Mgmt, Factory planning, sales and leadership.
- Forecasting experience (required): hands-on ownership of forecasting processes and models (e.g., revenue, margin, capacity, delivery timelines), including variance analysis and continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.
- Demand-to-delivery experience (required): proven ability to connect demand planning (pipeline/orders/customer commitments) to delivery planning (capacity, resourcing, timelines), improving predictability and customer outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations; advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
- Experience building dashboards and performance reporting using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and/or strong data skills.
- Comfortable working in global, agile, fast-changing environments with a bias toward action, learning, and iterative improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills: able to communicate authentically, influence without authority, and collaborate across Sales, Finance, Product, and Factory teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accountability, attention to detail, and a focus on measurable outcomes to business goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready storytelling and documentation.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with Utilities & Energy business processes (e.g., meter-to-cash concepts, grid modernization programs, AMI/MDMS, customer programs, field service operations) in technology, SaaS, or services context and how demand to delivery to revenue are managed to goal.
- MBA or advanced degree; or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Revenue Cycle/Assurance, FP&A credentials).
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Salesforce (CRM), Oracle, ServiceNow, MSFT tools, and similar planning and delivery tools.
- Experience improving controls, compliance, and audit readiness in regulated environments; familiarity with governance frameworks and documentation standards.
- Proven success leading change — driving adoption through training, enablement, and transparent communication.
- Experience with automation and process optimization (e.g., workflow automation, data pipelines, integrated reporting) that improves customer experience and operational predictability.
Travel: 0-10%
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
Pay Transparency Info:
Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000.00– $175,000.00
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Consultant
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit in the job posting
USCIS requires that a specific bachelor's degree field be necessary for the role, not just preferred. If a posting says 'degree preferred,' push back, the offer letter and LCA must state the requirement clearly to support your petition.
Target consulting firms with established immigration programs
Large management and operations consulting firms process H-1B petitions routinely and have in-house immigration counsel. Their familiarity with specialty occupation documentation for consulting roles significantly reduces petition risk compared to smaller employers filing for the first time.
Understand how your degree field maps to the role
Operations Consultant petitions succeed most consistently when your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or operations research. A general business degree can work, but expect USCIS to scrutinize the connection between coursework and job duties.
Request a detailed offer letter that describes actual job duties
Vague titles like 'consultant' attract USCIS scrutiny. Your offer letter should describe specific duties, process optimization, workflow analysis, operational modeling, that demonstrate the role demands specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general business judgment.
Canadian and Mexican nationals should consider TN status
TN visa classification covers Management Consultants for Canadian and Mexican citizens, and it can be obtained at the border without lottery risk. Confirm your employer is comfortable with TN sponsorship, since some firms default to H-1B even when TN is faster and simpler.
Prepare evidence of specialized expertise before interviewing
Gather transcripts, certifications like Lean Six Sigma or PMP, and examples of technical deliverables from past roles. This documentation supports both the job offer negotiation and the petition itself, showing that the position genuinely requires specialized knowledge you uniquely possess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but approval is not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a particular field, not just any degree. Operations Consultant petitions are more defensible when duties involve quantitative analysis, systems design, or process engineering rather than general advisory work. Strong documentation of both the role requirements and your educational background is essential.
Which visa categories are available for Operations Consultants seeking employer sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path for operations consulting roles. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use TN visa status under the Management Consultant category, which skips the lottery entirely. Australians with the right credentials may qualify for the E-3 visa. L-1B is available if you're transferring within a multinational company and can demonstrate specialized knowledge of proprietary systems or methodologies.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as an Operations Consultant?
Industrial engineering, operations research, supply chain management, or business administration are the strongest degree fields for this title. A master's degree in any of these disciplines strengthens the petition considerably. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if your degree is in a loosely related field, so having a transcript that maps your coursework to the specific duties described in the offer letter is important.
How do I find Operations Consultant roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Many employers are open to sponsorship but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate filters operations and consulting roles specifically by sponsorship willingness, so you're not spending time on applications that won't go anywhere. Focus on firms with active H-1B or TN filing histories, since past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company has the infrastructure and willingness to sponsor again.
Are Operations Consultant H-1B petitions at higher risk of a Request for Evidence compared to other roles?
Yes. Consulting titles broadly attract more USCIS scrutiny because officers sometimes classify them as general business positions rather than specialty occupations. Petitions that specify duties like operational modeling, data-driven process redesign, or enterprise systems analysis fare significantly better than those describing vague advisory responsibilities. Working with an immigration attorney experienced in consulting petitions meaningfully reduces RFE risk.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations Consultant 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.