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 Jobs22+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
Most JobsTarget

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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Miramar, Florida
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
Energy Transfer
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Agency Ops Project Intern
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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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Operations Manager Intern
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Operations Manager Intern
Target
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$28 - $29/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$135k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Master'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.