CPT Program Development Manager Jobs
Program Development Manager CPT jobs sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder coordination, roles your DSO can authorize when the work directly integrates with your degree program. Positions typically require demonstrated project leadership, so your CPT authorization letter should map those competencies explicitly to your coursework.
Find CPT Program Development Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 19+ Program Development Manager jobs
See all Program Development Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Program Development Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.
Position Summary
Support enterprise continuous improvement, learning, and operating system initiatives through operational, administrative, communications, training, and project support. The role may contribute to the Lean Expert Program, enterprise learning experiences, One-Way Office initiatives, and broader deployment efforts by maintaining program materials, administering surveys, developing tools and documentation, supporting curriculum and content creation, assisting with live learning experiences, and helping employees apply skills in real work. Work alongside experienced practitioners and cross-functional partners to strengthen capability development, organizational design, coaching frameworks, process documentation, standards, breakthrough methodologies, and program efficiency. Assignments may vary by position and business need, providing opportunities to build collaborative relationships with team members and leaders while supporting project execution, participant experience, responsiveness, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Teams Hiring:
Program Ops & Continuous Improvement (Juniors or Higher)
Organizational Development & Capability Strategy (Grad Students)
Instructional Design (Grad Students)
One-Way Process Design (Grad Students)
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Support program and process development by creating process flows, documentation, standard work, job aids, and training materials.
- Gather, analyze, and summarize data, feedback, KPIs, and survey results to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Create and update presentations, dashboards, trackers, templates, visual management tools, and other resources for leaders, teams, and program participants.
- Assist with the design, development, and delivery of learning content, workshops, eLearning, facilitator guides, learner activities, and communication materials.
- Partner with team members, subject matter experts, facilitators, and stakeholders to support project execution, training rollouts, cohort activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Research industry best practices in Lean, operational excellence, organizational development, learning, and talent development to support recommendations and program enhancements.
- Maintain program resources, SharePoint or Teams content, knowledge management materials, standards, procedures, and administrative records to support effective program operations.
This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Management, Education, Curriculum Development, Process Improvement, or a related field of study.
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Grad Students are highly preferred to apply
- Analytical curiosity and ability to summarize data/results to support reporting and decision making.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; including Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills and ability to communicate clearly with team members, leader and decision-making groups.
- Interest or experience in learning and development, adult learning principles, ADDIE, eLearning tools, and training design.
- Familiarity with process improvement; including process mapping, documentation, Visio, change management and organizational design
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, learn agility, manage multiple priorities and work independently on ambiguous tasks/projects.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.50 to $24.50 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.
Position Summary
Support enterprise continuous improvement, learning, and operating system initiatives through operational, administrative, communications, training, and project support. The role may contribute to the Lean Expert Program, enterprise learning experiences, One-Way Office initiatives, and broader deployment efforts by maintaining program materials, administering surveys, developing tools and documentation, supporting curriculum and content creation, assisting with live learning experiences, and helping employees apply skills in real work. Work alongside experienced practitioners and cross-functional partners to strengthen capability development, organizational design, coaching frameworks, process documentation, standards, breakthrough methodologies, and program efficiency. Assignments may vary by position and business need, providing opportunities to build collaborative relationships with team members and leaders while supporting project execution, participant experience, responsiveness, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Teams Hiring:
Program Ops & Continuous Improvement (Juniors or Higher)
Organizational Development & Capability Strategy (Grad Students)
Instructional Design (Grad Students)
One-Way Process Design (Grad Students)
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Support program and process development by creating process flows, documentation, standard work, job aids, and training materials.
- Gather, analyze, and summarize data, feedback, KPIs, and survey results to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Create and update presentations, dashboards, trackers, templates, visual management tools, and other resources for leaders, teams, and program participants.
- Assist with the design, development, and delivery of learning content, workshops, eLearning, facilitator guides, learner activities, and communication materials.
- Partner with team members, subject matter experts, facilitators, and stakeholders to support project execution, training rollouts, cohort activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Research industry best practices in Lean, operational excellence, organizational development, learning, and talent development to support recommendations and program enhancements.
- Maintain program resources, SharePoint or Teams content, knowledge management materials, standards, procedures, and administrative records to support effective program operations.
This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Management, Education, Curriculum Development, Process Improvement, or a related field of study.
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Grad Students are highly preferred to apply
- Analytical curiosity and ability to summarize data/results to support reporting and decision making.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; including Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills and ability to communicate clearly with team members, leader and decision-making groups.
- Interest or experience in learning and development, adult learning principles, ADDIE, eLearning tools, and training design.
- Familiarity with process improvement; including process mapping, documentation, Visio, change management and organizational design
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, learn agility, manage multiple priorities and work independently on ambiguous tasks/projects.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.50 to $24.50 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
See all CPT Program Development Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new CPT Program Development Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsProgram Development Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Development Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work integrates directly with your degree curriculum. Roles involving program design, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination map clearly to business, public administration, education, and social work programs. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties connect to your enrolled coursework, so bring the job description and your course syllabi to that meeting.
Can I do CPT as a Program Development Manager while enrolled part-time?
No. F-1 regulations require full-time enrollment for most CPT authorizations. Your school must verify you are maintaining full-time status in a degree program before your DSO can authorize any CPT work. Exceptions exist only for students in their final semester who need fewer credits to graduate, confirm your specific situation directly with your DSO.
What documents do I need to start a Program Development Manager CPT job?
You need a CPT-endorsed I-20 issued by your DSO before your first day of work. To get it, you typically submit the employer's offer letter, a CPT request form, and sometimes a faculty approval letter connecting the role to your academic program. USCIS requires your employment begin no earlier than the start date printed on the CPT authorization in your I-20.
How do I find Program Development Manager employers open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Program Development Manager roles and filter for employers with F-1 and CPT work authorization history. Organizations in workforce development, education nonprofits, and grant-funded programs tend to have experience coordinating with DSOs. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application records helps identify which employers routinely file for F-1 workers in program management roles.
Does CPT experience as a Program Development Manager count toward future OPT or H-1B eligibility?
CPT does not reduce OPT eligibility unless you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect your 12 months of standard OPT or the 24-month STEM OPT extension. H-1B visa eligibility is separate and depends on the employer sponsoring you after graduation through the annual USCIS registration process.