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Application Development Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a background in computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Demand is consistent across tech, finance, and healthcare employers.
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As a CBRE Application Development Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the design, development, and execution of small and basic databases, information systems, and software applications.
This job is part of the Application Development job function. They are responsible for providing application software development services and technical support to company projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines; mentor and coach as needed.
- Enable the team to better leverage technology and data to deliver client solutions and drive operational efficiency.
- Assist with the deployment of change and drive product adoption. Ensure products deliver the greatest possible user benefit.
- Work with business partners to develop strategic department initiatives. Embed strong data governance across the department and verify proper data management is available.
- Draft investment cases for funding approval. Track and report planned benefits.
- Confirm that development projects match business needs and requirements.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
About the Role:
As a CBRE Application Development Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the design, development, and execution of small and basic databases, information systems, and software applications.
This job is part of the Application Development job function. They are responsible for providing application software development services and technical support to company projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines; mentor and coach as needed.
- Enable the team to better leverage technology and data to deliver client solutions and drive operational efficiency.
- Assist with the deployment of change and drive product adoption. Ensure products deliver the greatest possible user benefit.
- Work with business partners to develop strategic department initiatives. Embed strong data governance across the department and verify proper data management is available.
- Draft investment cases for funding approval. Track and report planned benefits.
- Confirm that development projects match business needs and requirements.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Application Development Manager
Lead with technical depth, not just management experience
Hiring managers for this role want to see that you can bridge engineering and leadership. Highlight specific technologies, architectures, or development methodologies you've managed, not just team sizes or project timelines.
Target employers with established OPT hiring track records
Companies that have sponsored STEM OPT extensions before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over work authorization concerns. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers already hiring OPT candidates.
Clarify your OPT timeline early in the process
Application Development Manager roles involve onboarding ramp-up, so employers care about how long you can work. Be upfront about your OPT end date and eligibility for a STEM extension before the offer stage.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a low-friction next step
For technical management roles, employers are already investing heavily in your onboarding. Emphasize that H-1B visa sponsorship is a natural continuation of that investment, not an additional burden, especially at mid-to-large companies.
Emphasize cross-functional delivery in your resume
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Concrete examples of shipping products on time, managing scope changes, or improving team velocity signal readiness for the full scope of the role.
Address OPT employer reporting requirements proactively
On OPT, you must report your employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Knowing this process builds confidence with your hiring manager and shows you understand your work authorization obligations without needing to be guided.
Application Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Development Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field, and the role involves direct application of that technical training, it typically qualifies. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree CIP code and job description before recommending the extension.
How do I find Application Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students and filters jobs by employers who are open to sponsoring work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't consider candidates who need sponsorship.
Can I work as an Application Development Manager on standard 12-month OPT before applying for a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, and Application Development Manager roles at qualifying employers count toward that period. If your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your standard OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months total.
What does an employer need to provide for my STEM OPT extension in this role?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete a formal training plan on Form I-983. For an Application Development Manager, the training plan should outline the technical and managerial skills you'll develop, specific learning objectives, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Employers do not pay any government fees for STEM OPT extensions.
How should I address OPT work authorization when an employer asks about visa status for this role?
State clearly that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT, that you're eligible for a STEM extension if your degree qualifies, and that your current authorization is valid for a specific period. Avoid vague answers. Employers evaluating Application Development Manager candidates want certainty around start dates and tenure, so being precise about your timeline builds confidence.