Automation Project Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Automation Project Managers on OPT oversee the planning and delivery of automation initiatives, working closely with engineering, operations, and business teams. Your STEM OPT designation typically applies if your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB SUMMARY: The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Software Automation Project Manager I delivers small-to-medium-scope projects with moderate ambiguity, or large, well-defined projects from initiation through adoption. The role translates business goals into schedules, budgets, and requirements, coordinates cross-functional contributors, manages risk and scope within established guidelines, and ensures solutions work on the factory floor. Exercising independent judgment, the ERP and Software Automation Project Manager I communicates status to management and factory staff, drives user testing, and escalates obstacles to protect outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Develop project charters and work breakdown structures for assigned initiatives
- Build and track schedules, budgets, and resource plans within approved limits
- Facilitate requirement discovery sessions, document clear, testable specifications
- Coordinate daily tasks of cross-functional project team members
- Monitor progress, risks, and issues; escalate with recommended actions
- Lead user acceptance testing and cut-over activities to verify outcomes
- Communicate status, decisions, and changes to stakeholders at all levels
- Approve scope adjustments when needed to meet business goals
- Maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for seamless handoff
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of templates, metrics, and processes
- Visit production areas regularly to validate adoption, uncover friction, build relationships, and identify new opportunities
- Coach junior staff in project management techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive project management experience leading high-impact, cross-functional technology projects
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
301 Woods Park Drive, Clinton, NY
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$66,000 - $85,500 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
JOB SUMMARY: The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Software Automation Project Manager I delivers small-to-medium-scope projects with moderate ambiguity, or large, well-defined projects from initiation through adoption. The role translates business goals into schedules, budgets, and requirements, coordinates cross-functional contributors, manages risk and scope within established guidelines, and ensures solutions work on the factory floor. Exercising independent judgment, the ERP and Software Automation Project Manager I communicates status to management and factory staff, drives user testing, and escalates obstacles to protect outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Develop project charters and work breakdown structures for assigned initiatives
- Build and track schedules, budgets, and resource plans within approved limits
- Facilitate requirement discovery sessions, document clear, testable specifications
- Coordinate daily tasks of cross-functional project team members
- Monitor progress, risks, and issues; escalate with recommended actions
- Lead user acceptance testing and cut-over activities to verify outcomes
- Communicate status, decisions, and changes to stakeholders at all levels
- Approve scope adjustments when needed to meet business goals
- Maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for seamless handoff
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of templates, metrics, and processes
- Visit production areas regularly to validate adoption, uncover friction, build relationships, and identify new opportunities
- Coach junior staff in project management techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive project management experience leading high-impact, cross-functional technology projects
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
301 Woods Park Drive, Clinton, NY
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$66,000 - $85,500 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Project Manager
Lead with your technical fluency
Hiring managers for automation roles want PMs who understand the systems they're managing. Highlight hands-on experience with automation tools, PLCs, robotics, or RPA platforms alongside your project management credentials to stand out from generalist candidates.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Automation PM roles often fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in engineering or computer science. Verify your degree qualifies before applying so you can confidently communicate your 36-month authorization window to employers who ask about OPT timelines.
Target employers with active automation programs
Companies investing heavily in manufacturing automation, warehouse robotics, or enterprise RPA are far more likely to sponsor visas. Search Migrate Mate to find automation PM roles at employers with a demonstrated history of hiring and sponsoring OPT candidates.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles
Automation projects often run 12 to 24 months. Position your OPT duration as an asset by showing employers you can carry a meaningful initiative from scoping through delivery before any sponsorship transition is needed.
Get PMP or PMI-ACP certified before you apply
Formal project management certification signals credibility to hiring managers who might hesitate on OPT candidates. PMP certification in particular is widely recognized in industrial and enterprise automation environments and can offset sponsorship concerns directly.
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Do Automation Project Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Automation Project Manager positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related discipline. The job itself must also require the application of that technical knowledge. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Automation Project Manager jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't work for your status. Automation PM roles with visa sponsorship tend to cluster at manufacturing firms, defense contractors, and enterprise software companies with large-scale automation deployments.
Will employers be concerned about hiring an Automation PM on OPT?
Some will, particularly smaller firms unfamiliar with OPT mechanics. The most effective approach is to proactively clarify that OPT work authorization requires no employer filing or cost, that STEM extension adds two years, and that you're eligible for H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires. Framing your timeline around the project lifecycle helps too.
What degree fields support an Automation Project Manager OPT application?
Industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering are the most common qualifying degrees for automation PM roles. Some business or operations management degrees without a strong technical component may not qualify for STEM OPT, so verifying your CIP code with your DSO before applying is important.
Can I work as a contractor or consultant in an Automation Project Manager role on OPT?
OPT requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which means staffing agency placements and independent contracting arrangements can create compliance risks. If a role is structured as a W-2 position through a staffing firm with a clear end client, it may be permissible, but you should review the arrangement with your DSO before accepting to confirm it meets USCIS requirements.
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