CPT Project Management Lead Jobs
Project Management Lead roles on CPT let F-1 students apply program and resource coordination skills as a required part of their degree. Your DSO must authorize the specific employer and position before your start date, and the work must connect directly to your enrolled program of study.
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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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Get Access To All JobsProject Management Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the position is an integral part of your enrolled program and your school treats it as such. Programs in business administration, information systems, or engineering management typically have a direct curriculum link to project coordination work. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a detailed job description that maps specific duties to your coursework before requesting authorization.
Can I start a Project Management Lead role before my CPT is officially authorized?
No. CPT authorization must be in place on your I-20 before your first day of work. Starting before your DSO issues the updated I-20 violates your F-1 status regardless of how informal the role is. Employers who've hired international students before know this and won't ask you to start early, but confirm the timeline explicitly when accepting any offer.
How do I find Project Management Lead employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Project Management Lead roles filtered by companies with Labor Condition Application filing history in program and project management SOC codes. LCA activity is a reliable signal that an employer has navigated work authorization paperwork before, which makes the CPT onboarding conversation significantly more straightforward.
Does a part-time Project Management Lead CPT role affect my full-time OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no impact on your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more exhausts your OPT entirely. If you're considering a full-time Project Management Lead engagement before graduation, confirm the exact hours with your DSO and weigh that against your post-graduation plans.
What should a Project Management Lead offer letter include to satisfy my DSO?
Your DSO needs to verify that the role directly supports your curriculum, so the offer letter should specify your title, start and end dates, hours per week, and a brief description of duties that mirrors your program's learning outcomes. Vague language like 'assisting with projects' isn't sufficient. Ask the employer to name specific methodologies or functional areas such as Agile delivery, stakeholder reporting, or risk management that your program covers.