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Strategy and business operations roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from consulting firms, tech companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. Most require a bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field, and many employers sponsor both H-1B and L-1 visa transfers for experienced candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Business Development department leads Bain’s global partnership program, comprised of third-party firms that partner with case teams to deliver specialized services, technology, and expertise to clients. Our team provides dedicated support to the strategic partnerships that help us deliver breakthrough results for our clients by providing access to capabilities that complement our expertise.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
The Senior Manager, Business Development (BD) owns cross-partnership strategic initiatives and day-to-day team operations, serving as connective tissue across BD and broader Bain stakeholders to drive decisions, coordinate investments, and keep the team running smoothly. They bring a strategic lens to how the partnerships program evolves — identifying opportunities to modernize ways of working, strengthen team talent, and ensure BD's efforts are focused on the highest-impact work. Success in this role requires a solid strategic foundation, strong project management, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of internal stakeholders.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Essential Functions:
- Strategic projects (examples, to be defined based on current team priorities) 45%
- Work with BD LT and other senior Bain stakeholders (i.e., Finance, Vector PPK, and Mission Leaders) to drive cross-partnership investment decisions – where to spend BD team time and budget across existing and new partnerships
- Work with BD LT and other Bain stakeholders (i.e., Mission Leaders; key commercial leaders) to identify ways to increase the partnership pipeline and drive a more proactive commercial motion
- Drive alignment with Practice/Solution/Product leadership by understanding Practice-specific priorities and where there are needs for partnerships
- Identify ways to modernize the way we work within the technology infrastructure provided by Bain – i.e., how can AI tools be used to derive insights from reporting, which activities should we automate (i.e., meeting briefings, Helpdesk emails, etc.)
-
Proactively engage with cross-Bain stakeholders to understand broader Bain strategic priorities and how the BD team work is impacted / can contribute (i.e., work with Modern Bain team to make sure partnerships well represented, etc.)
-
Cross-partnership operations 25%
- Drive cross-partnership efforts involving broader Bain stakeholders (including VPs and partners):
- Facilitate meetings with senior Bain stakeholders to drive key decisions
- Engage senior Bain stakeholders to get appropriate input for cross-partnership materials
- Drive creation of materials to present at LT meetings, affiliate meetings, etc.
- Work with L&D to bring in partner firms to training events
- Coordinate with Bain marketing (primarily Director level) to build cross-partnership view of events, PR, etc.
- Coordinate with program management teams on initiatives involving AIS, GC, or other Bain populations
-
Drive cross-partnership efforts involving external stakeholders:
- Work with BD LT to respond to external requests for partnerships information (i.e., Gartner research report, etc.)
-
BD team operations 25%
- Manage BD team talent / training initiatives – identify trainings, resources, guest speakers (independently reach out to senior Bain leaders), PD initiatives, etc. that would benefit the team; drive forward those selected to implement
- Run the team “rhythm of business,” including creating agendas for and facilitating BD monthly team meetings, keeping cross-partnership view of upcoming events, sharing key updates to broader team (i.e., professional development deadlines, team offsites, etc.)
- Own annual budgeting process – work with LT to update prior year’s budget request, track high-level spend vs. budget, and reallocate as needed throughout the year
- Facilitate employee NPS surveys and work with LT to implement action items
-
Support recruiting and onboarding process for new team members
-
Team & leadership 5%
- Participate in creating an inclusive, positive, respectful environment
- Role model leadership and at-cause behaviors
- Demonstrate thought leadership and be viewed as a trusted colleague by Bain stakeholders and team members
- Demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholder decision-making where applicable
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
- Solid strategic and analytical toolkit
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with all levels throughout the organization
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
- Strong presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives
- Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and quickly ramp up expertise in new areas
- Flexibility to accommodate varying demands
Preferred:
- Experience navigating various internal stakeholder groups (client facing or internal business function)
- Alliance / partnership development experience
WORK MODEL / TRAVEL
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1-2 days per week. This is a global role that could require early morning and/or late evening calls on occasion. May require occasional travel (5-10%).
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
- In Dallas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $116,500 - $139,750
- In Boston and Seattle, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $127,500 - $153,000
- In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $121,750 - $146,250
-
In Atlanta, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $110,750 - 133,000
-
Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
- 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
- Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Business Development department leads Bain’s global partnership program, comprised of third-party firms that partner with case teams to deliver specialized services, technology, and expertise to clients. Our team provides dedicated support to the strategic partnerships that help us deliver breakthrough results for our clients by providing access to capabilities that complement our expertise.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
The Senior Manager, Business Development (BD) owns cross-partnership strategic initiatives and day-to-day team operations, serving as connective tissue across BD and broader Bain stakeholders to drive decisions, coordinate investments, and keep the team running smoothly. They bring a strategic lens to how the partnerships program evolves — identifying opportunities to modernize ways of working, strengthen team talent, and ensure BD's efforts are focused on the highest-impact work. Success in this role requires a solid strategic foundation, strong project management, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of internal stakeholders.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Essential Functions:
- Strategic projects (examples, to be defined based on current team priorities) 45%
- Work with BD LT and other senior Bain stakeholders (i.e., Finance, Vector PPK, and Mission Leaders) to drive cross-partnership investment decisions – where to spend BD team time and budget across existing and new partnerships
- Work with BD LT and other Bain stakeholders (i.e., Mission Leaders; key commercial leaders) to identify ways to increase the partnership pipeline and drive a more proactive commercial motion
- Drive alignment with Practice/Solution/Product leadership by understanding Practice-specific priorities and where there are needs for partnerships
- Identify ways to modernize the way we work within the technology infrastructure provided by Bain – i.e., how can AI tools be used to derive insights from reporting, which activities should we automate (i.e., meeting briefings, Helpdesk emails, etc.)
-
Proactively engage with cross-Bain stakeholders to understand broader Bain strategic priorities and how the BD team work is impacted / can contribute (i.e., work with Modern Bain team to make sure partnerships well represented, etc.)
-
Cross-partnership operations 25%
- Drive cross-partnership efforts involving broader Bain stakeholders (including VPs and partners):
- Facilitate meetings with senior Bain stakeholders to drive key decisions
- Engage senior Bain stakeholders to get appropriate input for cross-partnership materials
- Drive creation of materials to present at LT meetings, affiliate meetings, etc.
- Work with L&D to bring in partner firms to training events
- Coordinate with Bain marketing (primarily Director level) to build cross-partnership view of events, PR, etc.
- Coordinate with program management teams on initiatives involving AIS, GC, or other Bain populations
-
Drive cross-partnership efforts involving external stakeholders:
- Work with BD LT to respond to external requests for partnerships information (i.e., Gartner research report, etc.)
-
BD team operations 25%
- Manage BD team talent / training initiatives – identify trainings, resources, guest speakers (independently reach out to senior Bain leaders), PD initiatives, etc. that would benefit the team; drive forward those selected to implement
- Run the team “rhythm of business,” including creating agendas for and facilitating BD monthly team meetings, keeping cross-partnership view of upcoming events, sharing key updates to broader team (i.e., professional development deadlines, team offsites, etc.)
- Own annual budgeting process – work with LT to update prior year’s budget request, track high-level spend vs. budget, and reallocate as needed throughout the year
- Facilitate employee NPS surveys and work with LT to implement action items
-
Support recruiting and onboarding process for new team members
-
Team & leadership 5%
- Participate in creating an inclusive, positive, respectful environment
- Role model leadership and at-cause behaviors
- Demonstrate thought leadership and be viewed as a trusted colleague by Bain stakeholders and team members
- Demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholder decision-making where applicable
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
- Solid strategic and analytical toolkit
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with all levels throughout the organization
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
- Strong presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives
- Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and quickly ramp up expertise in new areas
- Flexibility to accommodate varying demands
Preferred:
- Experience navigating various internal stakeholder groups (client facing or internal business function)
- Alliance / partnership development experience
WORK MODEL / TRAVEL
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1-2 days per week. This is a global role that could require early morning and/or late evening calls on occasion. May require occasional travel (5-10%).
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
- In Dallas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $116,500 - $139,750
- In Boston and Seattle, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $127,500 - $153,000
- In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $121,750 - $146,250
-
In Atlanta, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $110,750 - 133,000
-
Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
- 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
- Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Target employers with a PERM and H-1B filing history
Consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, along with tech companies running internal strategy teams, have consistent H-1B filing histories. Employers who sponsor regularly have established processes, which means faster internal approvals and fewer surprises.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Strategy and business operations roles qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a specific bachelor's degree, such as business, economics, or finance. Avoid roles where job postings say any degree field is acceptable, as this weakens the H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Highlight cross-functional and analytical experience
Employers sponsoring strategy roles want candidates who combine financial modeling, market analysis, and cross-functional project management. Quantify your impact in previous roles. Concrete metrics make your petition stronger and your candidacy more competitive against the H-1B lottery pool.
Ask about L-1 eligibility if you're transferring internally
If you've worked for a multinational company outside the U.S. for at least one year, an L-1 intracompany transfer may be available. L-1 visas bypass the H-1B lottery entirely and are a direct path for strategy professionals moving into U.S. headquarters roles.
Use OPT STEM extension time strategically
Business analytics, operations research, and related fields may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies before relying on STEM OPT to cover the gap between graduation and H-1B approval.
Get the sponsorship conversation in writing before accepting an offer
Ask your recruiter directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas and whether they cover attorney fees. A verbal yes means little if HR later declines. Document the commitment in your offer letter or a follow-up email before resigning from any current position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do strategy and business operations roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, economics, finance, or a related discipline. Generic postings that accept any degree weaken the petition. Roles at consulting firms, tech companies, and large corporations with clearly defined degree requirements have the strongest approval records.
What visa options exist for strategy professionals beyond the H-1B?
L-1B visas cover specialized knowledge transfers within multinational companies and bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, making them a strong option if you've worked abroad for the same employer for at least one year. O-1A visas are available for candidates with demonstrated extraordinary achievement. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or analyst roles under USMCA.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B in a strategy role?
Most strategy and business operations roles require a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, industrial engineering, or a closely related field. An MBA significantly strengthens petitions for senior strategy positions. USCIS evaluates whether the specific degree requirement is standard across the industry for that role, so employer job postings need to reflect a clear field requirement, not just any bachelor's degree.
How can I find strategy and business operations jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point, as the job board filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship in strategy and business operations. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not sponsor. Filtering by sponsorship upfront also improves your offer conversion rate because you're only engaging employers already committed to the process.
Does company size affect H-1B sponsorship likelihood for strategy roles?
Yes, meaningfully. Large employers, particularly those classified as H-1B dependent or those with dedicated immigration legal teams, sponsor more consistently and have faster internal approval processes. Early-stage startups may genuinely want to sponsor but lack the HR infrastructure to execute it smoothly. Mid-size companies are a mixed picture. Asking specifically about past sponsorship experience, not just intent, gives you a much clearer signal.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Strategy Business Operations 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.