Operations Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Operations Project Managers are strong H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship candidates when the role requires a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and logistics regularly sponsor this title, though specialty occupation approval depends heavily on how the position is defined. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
TAS is seeking an Operation Project Manager I with 3-5 years of experience to help drive innovation and efficiency across our operations! Join a dynamic team where your ideas make a real impact on cutting-edge energy and manufacturing projects. If you're ready to grow your career with a fast-paced, forward-thinking company — apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Project Manager I is responsible for ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality products by coordinating and managing the activities of Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Purchasing as well as verifying that all needed information such as drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOM), work orders, and materials are available and accurate prior to and during the manufacturing process. Additional responsibilities include shop-floor scheduling and control, work order creation/maintenance, production resource management, and Operations process improvement. Coordinate outside vendors and sub-contractors as required.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop Production / Project Execution Plan for the assigned project to meet delivery schedule.
- Review and verify drawings, specifications, BOMs, work orders and material availability prior to and during manufacturing.
- Participate in labor forecast planning & developing manufacturing strategy for the projects.
- Ensure balanced or level shop workload.
- Track and report progress to the manufacturing and project schedules & monitor in-process work orders and communicate progress.
- Participation as a key-member of the project team, along with the PM and PE.
- Work closely with the EPC Scheduler on internal, customer and vendor schedules to ensure that execution plans are in alignment.
- Coordinate work and communication between Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics and Production Planning.
- Perform in-house expediting as needed to maintain schedule deliverables.
- Requisition of project materials, as needed.
- Coordination and documentation of TAS rework occurrences. Monitor and report root causes as well as financial or schedule impacts resulting from non-conformances.
- Facilitation of the revision control/”red line” process.
- Participation and coordination of project team meetings.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.
JOB SKILLS:
- Familiarity with project performance metrics such as Earned Value Analysis (EVA), Cost Performance Index and Schedule Performance Index.
- Committed to excellence and high standards; must be willing to foster a positive environment.
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment.
- A self-starter that can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook & knowledge of Primavera / MS Project usage.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, other related role in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
- Experience in developing & monitoring Labor Budgets, ETC / EAC for the projects.
- Proficiency in ERP system is required.
- Experience in building and working with bills of material and monitoring work orders in an MRP system.
- High proficiency in Blue Print reading and P&ID interpretation.
- Experience with Lean (or other waste elimination processes), ISO 9001 (or other QMS).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program.
- A substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification would be a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. The ability to work overtime and some weekends will be required.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered private company with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process and international reach of a large company.
TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has three ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 600,000 sq. feet with close proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.
TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. TAS was selected as one of the 20 Most Promising Energy Technology Solution Providers 2016 & 2017 by CIO Review.
With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has implemented a non-smoking hiring policy effective January 1, 2012 under which Individuals considered for employment will need to pass a drug test which includes a nicotine panel.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and that the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Get the job description right
Sponsorship approval hinges on whether USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation. Make sure your offer letter specifies a degree requirement in a particular field, not just any bachelor's degree, to strengthen the petition.
Target industries with a sponsorship track record
Tech, healthcare, financial services, and logistics companies sponsor Operations Project Managers most consistently. These industries have established immigration programs and HR teams familiar with the H-1B and E-3 petition process.
Match your degree field to the role
A degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management aligns most directly with this title. A mismatch between your degree field and the job duties is one of the most common petition rejection reasons.
PMP certification strengthens your profile
While not required for sponsorship, a Project Management Professional certification signals specialized expertise. It reinforces the specialty occupation argument by showing the role demands knowledge beyond a generalist business background.
Understand the LCA before your interview
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Knowing this process helps you have informed conversations with HR and identify employers who have filed before.
Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not every company that posts this title is willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Operations Project Manager roles from employers with an active sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications that can actually lead to a visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Project Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Operations Project Manager roles tied to engineering systems, supply chain platforms, or technical program delivery are stronger candidates than general coordination roles where any degree field is accepted.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an Operations Project Manager?
Business administration, industrial engineering, operations management, and supply chain management are the most defensible degree fields for this title. A general business degree can work if your employer's petition clearly ties the job duties to that field. A degree in an unrelated area, like history or fine arts, makes approval significantly harder unless you have substantial equivalent work experience.
Which visa types cover Operations Project Managers?
H-1B visa is the most common path. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far less competition. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa if the role maps to an eligible TN category, though Operations Project Manager is not a listed TN profession and typically requires legal review before pursuing that route.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor this role?
Most job postings don't state upfront whether the company sponsors visas. Migrate Mate filters for Operations Project Manager roles from employers with a documented sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork. Focusing on mid-to-large companies in tech, logistics, and healthcare also improves your odds, since they sponsor this title most frequently.
Is an Operations Project Manager petition likely to get an RFE from USCIS?
Requests for Evidence are more common for this title than for clearly technical roles like software engineer, because USCIS sometimes questions whether operations management normally requires a specific degree. A well-drafted petition that documents industry standards, the complexity of the role, and the degree requirement at comparable companies significantly reduces RFE risk. Using an experienced immigration attorney is worth the cost here.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations Project 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.