CPT Operations Team Lead Jobs

Operations Team Lead CPT jobs place F-1 students in supervisory roles overseeing workflows, coordinating teams, and driving process improvements, work that directly maps to operations management and industrial engineering curricula. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must be a required or elective part of your program.

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Open Jobs15+
Work Type80% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ops Center Engineer Technical Intern
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Ops Center Engineer Technical Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Riverton, Utah
IT Support & Systems Administration
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Miami Heat
Marketing & Game Ops Intern
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Miami Heat
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Marketing & Game Ops Intern
Miami Heat
Miami, Florida
Marketing
Events & Tourism
Administrative & Office Support
Event Planning
On-Site
None

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TikTok
Agency Ops Project Intern
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TikTok
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Agency Ops Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
$23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Unlockt Brands Inc.
Amazon & Marketplace Sales Intern / Associate Manager
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Unlockt Brands Inc.
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Amazon & Marketplace Sales Intern / Associate Manager
Unlockt Brands Inc.
Buena Park, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Marketing
Growth Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Target
Operations Manager
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Target
Added 3w ago
Operations Manager
Target
Fridley, Minnesota
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
$71k - $128k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Operations Team Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Team Lead role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your academic program includes coursework in operations management, supply chain, organizational behavior, or industrial engineering, and the role applies those skills directly. Your DSO evaluates the curricular connection, not USCIS. Bring a job description and map it to specific courses or program learning outcomes when you request authorization.

Can I start the Operations Team Lead job before CPT is authorized?

No. Working before your DSO updates your I-20 with CPT authorization is unauthorized employment, which terminates F-1 status. Even if the employer wants you to start immediately, wait for the updated I-20 showing your authorized start date. Request authorization at least two to three weeks before the planned start to allow processing time.

Will supervisory responsibilities in this role affect my CPT eligibility?

Supervisory duties don't disqualify a role from CPT, but they do affect how your DSO evaluates the curricular link. Programs in operations or management typically recognize team lead responsibilities as applied learning. If your program is in a technical field, you may need to demonstrate how managing workflows connects to your specific degree requirements.

How do I find Operations Team Lead employers who are comfortable with CPT?

Search Migrate Mate for operations roles at employers with existing LCA filing history in related job categories. Employers who have previously sponsored work visas understand work authorization timelines and documentation requirements, making them more receptive to CPT arrangements than employers encountering it for the first time.

Does completing CPT as an Operations Team Lead affect my future H-1B eligibility?

CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but accumulated full-time CPT exceeding 12 months eliminates OPT. Since OPT and STEM OPT are common bridges to H-1B sponsorship, protect that eligibility by keeping full-time CPT under the 12-month threshold. Part-time CPT has no cap and doesn't count against OPT.