OPT Delivery Lead Jobs
Delivery Lead jobs on OPT require employers comfortable managing H-1B visa transitions, since OPT work authorization is temporary. Most roles sit inside technology, consulting, or logistics firms, where project delivery experience maps directly to specialty occupation requirements for future visa sponsorship.
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Address: 3275 E Winslow Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Rivian is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Retail and Delivery Manager to help us scale with purpose and precision. As a leader in our field organization, you will drive performance, lead a high-impact team, and ensure that every customer interaction reflects our brand values and commitment to excellence. In this role, you'll own the full customer journey—from initial customer engagement through to vehicle delivery—overseeing all sales and delivery operations within your location, including sales execution, logistics, and last-mile delivery. The Manager will oversee field sales activities and daily operations across their assigned location(s), drive accountability for team productivity, and ensure performance goals are met across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly metrics.
The Retail and Delivery Manager will be accountable for creating a highly productive environment in which customers have a meaningful and memorable experience, employees are motivated and engaged, and the business performs and thrives. The ideal candidate will take a customer-first approach, demonstrate a strong drive for competitive sales, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, and tackle challenges with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. In addition to driving day-to-day execution, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring local activations to life, expand our community presence, and continuously refine processes through data-driven insights. With a deep passion for people, you’ll lead by example—motivating teams, cultivating culture, and driving measurable results that align with Rivian’s mission and values.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the customer experience is best-in-class across your region: authentic, engaging, educational and aligned with Rivian’s core values and culture
- Drive sales performance and execute strategic initiatives across your location(s) to achieve revenue targets and market share growth
- Own, track, and deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the team is invested in the related company-wide strategic objectives while driving individual location and employee performance
- Responsible for ensuring flawless execution across all stages of the vehicle delivery process—including vehicle preparation, customer paperwork, logistics coordination, and final vehicle handoff
- Partner with Service, Vehicle Operations and other departments to analyze operations and processes to recommend changes that will drive efficiency and lower operating expenses
- Optimize the staffing model to align resources with customer demand, designing efficient schedules and shift patterns that maximize efficiency and deliver a best-in-class customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute activations, events, and strategies that drive brand awareness, traffic, product education, lead generation, demand generation, retention, and conversion
- Manage operations in alignment with the financial plan, including revenue plan, payroll budget, and overall store P&L
- Enforce high fidelity in document execution to prevent errors and safeguard revenue
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as Rivian company policy and procedures
- Take on additional projects, duties and assignments as required and/or by request from the leadership
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in field sales; 2+ field leadership, preferably multi-unit management
- Retail, sales, hospitality or similar fields highly preferred; experience in a direct-to-consumer business model and/or commission-based sales organization a plus
- Strong understanding of the electric vehicle industry, including market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory considerations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel up to 75% based on business needs
- Extensive experience with P&L, POS and CRM software
- Expertise in human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management
- Comfortable operating large, high performance vehicles and conducting demo drives with customers
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from) and possess an exceptional driving record; If driver’s license isn’t in the appropriate state, you must be eligible to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment
- No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
- Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail location or service center, including working outdoors and operating vehicles in unpredictable weather conditions
- Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs)
- Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
- Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics
Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal language skills in English, additional languages a plus
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing sales data and metrics
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets
- An obsessive approach to elevating the customer experience and commitment to taking every opportunity to over-deliver when it comes to delighting and interacting with our community
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and apply a scrappy and resourceful approach to everything you do. Solve problems and overcome challenges with creativity and ingenuity
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, solicit cooperation, and achieve results through collaboration while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Outstanding verbal and written communication required
- Skilled use of project management tools and well versed in memo and presentation building; Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Office/Google suite
RIV Level: 6
Address: 3275 E Winslow Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Rivian is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Retail and Delivery Manager to help us scale with purpose and precision. As a leader in our field organization, you will drive performance, lead a high-impact team, and ensure that every customer interaction reflects our brand values and commitment to excellence. In this role, you'll own the full customer journey—from initial customer engagement through to vehicle delivery—overseeing all sales and delivery operations within your location, including sales execution, logistics, and last-mile delivery. The Manager will oversee field sales activities and daily operations across their assigned location(s), drive accountability for team productivity, and ensure performance goals are met across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly metrics.
The Retail and Delivery Manager will be accountable for creating a highly productive environment in which customers have a meaningful and memorable experience, employees are motivated and engaged, and the business performs and thrives. The ideal candidate will take a customer-first approach, demonstrate a strong drive for competitive sales, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, and tackle challenges with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. In addition to driving day-to-day execution, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring local activations to life, expand our community presence, and continuously refine processes through data-driven insights. With a deep passion for people, you’ll lead by example—motivating teams, cultivating culture, and driving measurable results that align with Rivian’s mission and values.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the customer experience is best-in-class across your region: authentic, engaging, educational and aligned with Rivian’s core values and culture
- Drive sales performance and execute strategic initiatives across your location(s) to achieve revenue targets and market share growth
- Own, track, and deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the team is invested in the related company-wide strategic objectives while driving individual location and employee performance
- Responsible for ensuring flawless execution across all stages of the vehicle delivery process—including vehicle preparation, customer paperwork, logistics coordination, and final vehicle handoff
- Partner with Service, Vehicle Operations and other departments to analyze operations and processes to recommend changes that will drive efficiency and lower operating expenses
- Optimize the staffing model to align resources with customer demand, designing efficient schedules and shift patterns that maximize efficiency and deliver a best-in-class customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute activations, events, and strategies that drive brand awareness, traffic, product education, lead generation, demand generation, retention, and conversion
- Manage operations in alignment with the financial plan, including revenue plan, payroll budget, and overall store P&L
- Enforce high fidelity in document execution to prevent errors and safeguard revenue
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as Rivian company policy and procedures
- Take on additional projects, duties and assignments as required and/or by request from the leadership
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in field sales; 2+ field leadership, preferably multi-unit management
- Retail, sales, hospitality or similar fields highly preferred; experience in a direct-to-consumer business model and/or commission-based sales organization a plus
- Strong understanding of the electric vehicle industry, including market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory considerations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel up to 75% based on business needs
- Extensive experience with P&L, POS and CRM software
- Expertise in human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management
- Comfortable operating large, high performance vehicles and conducting demo drives with customers
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from) and possess an exceptional driving record; If driver’s license isn’t in the appropriate state, you must be eligible to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment
- No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
- Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail location or service center, including working outdoors and operating vehicles in unpredictable weather conditions
- Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs)
- Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
- Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics
Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal language skills in English, additional languages a plus
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing sales data and metrics
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets
- An obsessive approach to elevating the customer experience and commitment to taking every opportunity to over-deliver when it comes to delighting and interacting with our community
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and apply a scrappy and resourceful approach to everything you do. Solve problems and overcome challenges with creativity and ingenuity
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, solicit cooperation, and achieve results through collaboration while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Outstanding verbal and written communication required
- Skilled use of project management tools and well versed in memo and presentation building; Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Office/Google suite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Delivery Lead
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Large consulting firms, tech companies, and enterprise software vendors file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritize organizations with a documented track record of sponsoring project and delivery management roles, not just engineering positions.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront
Delivery Leads manage long-horizon roadmaps, so hiring managers will ask about your work authorization timeline. State your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility clearly during the first conversation to avoid late-stage surprises.
Emphasize delivery frameworks on your resume
Certifications like PMP, SAFe, or Scrum Master credentials signal a specialized skill set that strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B sponsorship. List frameworks and methodologies used on each project explicitly.
Connect delivery outcomes to measurable business impact
Sponsors must justify visa petitions internally. Quantify your delivery results: on-time rates, budget adherence, team size, and scope. Numbers make the case for sponsorship easier for hiring managers to escalate to HR.
Identify the right internal sponsor early
At larger organizations, H-1B decisions involve HR, legal, and finance. Find out who owns immigration policy before accepting an offer. A supportive hiring manager without budget authority cannot guarantee sponsorship follows through.
Apply before your OPT end date leaves insufficient runway
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension or a cap-exempt employer. Plan your job search timeline around these hard deadlines.
Delivery Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Delivery Lead on OPT?
Yes, if the role aligns with your degree field. Delivery Lead positions typically require a background in computer science, information systems, engineering, or business administration. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your major, so document the connection between your degree and the role's core responsibilities before accepting an offer.
Do Delivery Lead roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree and employer. If you hold a STEM-designated degree and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Delivery Lead roles at technology companies are more likely to qualify than identical titles at non-tech firms, since the employer's NAICS code and E-Verify status both matter.
How do I find Delivery Lead jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers who have sponsored work visas before. Searching there is more efficient than sifting through general job boards, because the platform surfaces roles where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring practice rather than an exception they need to consider.
Will employers hesitate to hire a Delivery Lead on OPT?
Some will, particularly smaller organizations without an immigration attorney on retainer. Delivery Lead roles often involve long-term program ownership, and employers worry about losing someone mid-project if sponsorship falls through. Addressing the timeline directly, demonstrating H-1B eligibility, and showing a clear path through the lottery improves your chances considerably.
What happens to my Delivery Lead job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your OPT or STEM extension expires before you secure an H-1B, you'd need to stop working. Some employers explore alternatives like the O-1A for demonstrated leaders, cap-exempt H-1B filings through nonprofit or university affiliates, or L-1 visa transfers if the company has foreign offices. Discuss contingency options with your employer before lottery results are announced.