Thorlabs
Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure & Operations
Newton, New Jersey, United States · Senior
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$26,259 more — $189,259 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $189,259 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
- We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.
- Ensure strong alignment with business priorities, executive expectations, and operational responsiveness.
Responsibilities
- Assess capability, staffing, skills, and operating models; develop talent and succession plans within the role's managerial responsibility; and recommend changes to improve scalability, accountability, resilience, and global service delivery.
- Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.
Requirements
- Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one.
Skills
- Proven leadership of managers and cross-functional technical teams within complex global, multi-site, and matrix organizations.
- Organizational Relationships Direct Reports: This position has direct supervisory and/or matrixed site leadership responsibilities.
- Direct Reports: IT Service/Engineering Managers, with broader influence across additional infrastructure and service teams globally.
- Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
- Pay range for this position is $163,000 - $225,000 depending on experience Other: •Availability to support night/weekend coverage based on the needs of the business.
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.