CPT Manager, Product Management Jobs
Manager, Product Management roles require direct oversight of product roadmaps, cross-functional teams, and go-to-market strategy, work that maps closely to graduate programs in business, information systems, and engineering management. CPT authorization must come from your DSO before you start, and the role must be listed in your curriculum as required or elective practical training.
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Get Access To All JobsCulver City, California; (Hybrid)
REQ ID JR113988
Program Dates: September 8 or 14 – December 11, 2026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work part-time (10-29 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.
These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Insights, Research & Analytics team works in a consultative manner with Senior Executives and with Content, Strategy, and Marketing Leaders to deliver insights and tools that inspire creative development, content strategy, and marketing for our US TV studio. Our role is to deeply understand the TV Production process and deliver data driven tools that support and streamline creative workflows. The team is looking for a Product Management - Data Science Intern to support Tool and App development, with a focus on predictive models and GPTs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of dashboards and internal tools used by TV Production teams to streamline workflows, budgets, and predictive models
- Partner with data scientists and engineers to document product requirements and prioritization of features
- Write clear, structured technical documentation for data products, workflows, and systems
- Assist in prompt engineering and testing for AI-driven tools and workflows
- Evaluate datasets for quality, usability, and business relevance
- Help design and execute product UAT testing, including gathering user feedback and iterating on features
- Translate business needs into data product use cases and specifications
- Work with product managers and team members to generate user guides and instructions
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Interest in product management, data products, and media/entertainment
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
- Basic understanding of SQL and/or Python
- Strong written communication skills, especially for technical documentation
- Exposure to AI/LLMs or prompt engineering is a plus
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on data products, dashboards, or analytics projects
- Proactive self-starter, with the ability to work with ambiguity and seek clarity
- Interest in television production, streaming, or media analytics
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience building real-world data products in a major entertainment studio
- Exposure to how data science supports creative and production decisions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in data, product, and strategy
The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Culver City, California; (Hybrid)
REQ ID JR113988
Program Dates: September 8 or 14 – December 11, 2026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work part-time (10-29 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.
These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Insights, Research & Analytics team works in a consultative manner with Senior Executives and with Content, Strategy, and Marketing Leaders to deliver insights and tools that inspire creative development, content strategy, and marketing for our US TV studio. Our role is to deeply understand the TV Production process and deliver data driven tools that support and streamline creative workflows. The team is looking for a Product Management - Data Science Intern to support Tool and App development, with a focus on predictive models and GPTs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of dashboards and internal tools used by TV Production teams to streamline workflows, budgets, and predictive models
- Partner with data scientists and engineers to document product requirements and prioritization of features
- Write clear, structured technical documentation for data products, workflows, and systems
- Assist in prompt engineering and testing for AI-driven tools and workflows
- Evaluate datasets for quality, usability, and business relevance
- Help design and execute product UAT testing, including gathering user feedback and iterating on features
- Translate business needs into data product use cases and specifications
- Work with product managers and team members to generate user guides and instructions
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Interest in product management, data products, and media/entertainment
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
- Basic understanding of SQL and/or Python
- Strong written communication skills, especially for technical documentation
- Exposure to AI/LLMs or prompt engineering is a plus
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on data products, dashboards, or analytics projects
- Proactive self-starter, with the ability to work with ambiguity and seek clarity
- Interest in television production, streaming, or media analytics
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience building real-world data products in a major entertainment studio
- Exposure to how data science supports creative and production decisions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in data, product, and strategy
The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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Does a Manager, Product Management role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your program includes courses in product management, business strategy, or technology management and your DSO can draw a direct curricular connection. The role must be integral to your degree, not incidental. Bring a detailed job description and a course-mapping memo to your DSO appointment to support the authorization request.
Can I work full-time as a Manager, Product Management on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT carries a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Many F-1 students in product management pursue part-time CPT during the semester and shift to full-time only in summer to preserve their OPT. Confirm the timing with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
What documentation does my employer need to authorize CPT for this role?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, start and end dates, hours per week, and the work location or remote arrangement. For a managerial product role, the letter should also describe your direct reports and decision-making scope. Some schools additionally require a training plan or supervisor agreement before the DSO issues the CPT endorsement on your I-20.
How do I find Manager, Product Management employers who are open to CPT students?
Many companies hiring for product management leadership have prior experience sponsoring international students but don't always advertise it. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified work authorization filing history, so you can identify companies already familiar with F-1 work authorization rather than spending time educating recruiters from scratch.
Does CPT as a product manager count toward H-1B specialty occupation evidence?
It can. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. CPT work as a Manager, Product Management, supported by an employer letter and performance documentation, can strengthen the specialty occupation argument in a future H-1B visa petition, particularly when the degree field aligns directly with the product domain.