CPT Experienced Project Manager Jobs
Experienced Project Manager roles on CPT let F-1 students apply cross-functional leadership in real delivery environments while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before your start date, and the work must directly tie to your program's learning objectives.
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Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate - West Hills, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay range: $68,640 - $90,500 / year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Program Overview
Our Leadership Experience Accelerator Program (LEAP) is an immersive 2-year rotational experience designed for high-potential recent college graduates who are eager to launch their careers as an Operations Leader. This accelerated program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our core business functions, hands-on experience with high-impact projects, and dedicated mentorship to foster your leadership capabilities.
Program Journey
As an Associate in this program, you will be hired into a dedicated “track” in your region to embark on three challenging 8-month rotations, each designed to provide you with a strategic and unique perspective of our operations:
Program Tracks Description
You will join our team dedicated to continuous improvement and driving strategic initiatives across the organization. You will work on projects that could involve new technology implementation, process re-engineering, and change management to help us stay at the cutting edge of our industry.
Business Transformation
For Example: You may work directly with our patient-facing teams to understand the end-to-end patient experience. You'll identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Lab Operations
You will gain firsthand experience in one of our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will learn about our technical processes, quality control, and the critical role our labs play in delivering accurate and timely results. You will contribute to projects focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
What You'll Gain:
Accelerated Career Growth: This program is a fast track to a people leadership role within our operations team upon successful completion.
Dedicated Mentorship: You will be paired with experienced leaders who will provide guidance, support, and coaching throughout your two-year journey.
Leadership Development: You will participate in targeted training and development opportunities to build your people leadership skills, including project management, communication, and team leadership.
High-Impact Projects: You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working on projects that are critical to our business success.
Cross-Functional Exposure: You will gain a holistic view of our organization and build a strong network of contacts across the organization.
Experience/Skills
- Strong desire to develop a career as an Operations people leader
- Leadership aptitude demonstrated through extracurricular activities, internships, or work experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Innovative and continuous improvement mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong work ethic
- Proactive and results-oriented
- Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Additional Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in a variety of software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.
- Strong data analysis & business skills, including project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication & team building skills
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Majors: Business (Management, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain), Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field of study
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Commitment to possible relocation anywhere in the U.S.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.
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Does an Experienced Project Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but your DSO will evaluate whether the position's duties directly connect to your enrolled coursework. Roles involving cross-functional team leadership, project lifecycle management, or stakeholder coordination typically align with business, management, or technology programs. Generic administrative titles won't qualify if the work lacks a curriculum connection your school can document.
Can I work as an Experienced Project Manager on CPT before completing my degree?
Yes. CPT is available before graduation, but your school must authorize each specific position before your start date. Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility, so most students structure CPT engagements around academic semesters rather than accepting year-long full-time contracts before graduation.
How do I find Experienced Project Manager positions where employers understand CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with work-authorization filing history, helping you identify companies already familiar with nonimmigrant work status rather than cold-approaching employers who've never sponsored anyone. Mid-size companies in tech, consulting, and financial services often have established HR workflows for CPT and OPT students in PM roles.
Will my CPT Project Manager experience count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
CPT work experience in a project management capacity can support an H-1B petition if the role required a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the theoretical and practical application of your degree, so documenting that your CPT duties demanded that expertise strengthens any future petition.
What should I do if an employer wants me to start before my CPT authorization is issued?
Don't start. Working before your DSO has authorized the specific CPT position violates your F-1 status, regardless of how informal the arrangement seems. Push back on the start date, provide your employer with a copy of your program's CPT authorization timeline, and request a written offer contingent on your authorization being issued.
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