CPT Program Manager Jobs

Program Manager CPT jobs let F-1 students apply project planning, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional leadership skills in a real organizational setting. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time CPT eligibility intact for future semesters.

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Overview

Open Jobs198+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type83% On-site
Median Salary$52K
Top LocationNew York, NY
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NetApp
Early In Career Program Manager Intern
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Early In Career Program Manager Intern
NetApp
Morrisville, North Carolina
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Project Management
Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Redwood Materials
Operations Program Manager
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Operations Program Manager
Redwood Materials
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Project Management
Manufacturing Engineering
$122,000/yr - $162,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
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Uber
Program Manager
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Program Manager
Uber
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Program Management
$114,000/yr - $127,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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K Health
Program Manager
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K Health
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Program Manager
K Health
New York, New York
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$80,000/yr - $90,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's

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Zoox
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager
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Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager
Zoox
Foster City, California
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$257,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Program Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Program Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?

It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO approves it before your start date. The role needs to connect to your degree field, not just your general skills. For a business or engineering student, a PM role coordinating cross-functional projects typically satisfies the curriculum integration requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program.

Can I do CPT as a Program Manager at a startup or non-traditional employer?

Yes. CPT authorization depends on the academic connection between the role and your curriculum, not the employer's size or industry. Startups can be strong CPT placements for PM roles because the project scope is often broader and easier to map to multiple degree competencies. Confirm the employer is registered as a legal U.S. entity and can provide a written job description for your DSO's review.

How do I find Program Manager jobs where employers understand CPT?

Search Migrate Mate for Program Manager roles filtered to employers with F-1-friendly hiring history. Many employers list CPT authorization as an accepted work status, which signals their HR team is already familiar with the process and won't require you to educate them about F-1 authorization at the offer stage.

What happens to my CPT if my Program Manager role shifts to a different project mid-internship?

If your responsibilities change significantly, your DSO may need to issue a new or amended CPT authorization to reflect the updated scope. Notify your DSO promptly if your job description changes materially, since CPT authorization is tied to the specific curriculum-integrated activities described in the original approval, not just the job title.

Does CPT experience as a Program Manager count toward OPT STEM extension eligibility?

CPT experience itself doesn't affect STEM OPT eligibility, but your degree field and the role's SOC code both matter. If you graduate with a STEM-designated degree and your post-graduation OPT job falls under a qualifying SOC code, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of whether your prior CPT role was in program management. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before graduation.