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Director of Project Management roles on OPT require employers comfortable sponsoring H-1B visa after your authorization period ends. Most hiring companies expect PMP certification, 8-plus years of experience, and cross-functional leadership. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real runway to prove your value.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is preferred
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is preferred
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Project Management
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship track records
Search DOL disclosure data to identify employers who have previously sponsored H-1B visas for project management roles. Companies with established sponsorship pipelines are far more likely to extend an offer to an OPT candidate at the director level.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront
If your degree is in a STEM field, clarify during early conversations that you qualify for a 36-month OPT period. Hiring managers often assume OPT means 12 months, and that assumption alone can kill a director-level candidacy before it starts.
Position yourself as a long-term investment, not a short-term hire
Director roles require organizational context and institutional knowledge. Emphasize your intent to build a career with the employer, and frame H-1B sponsorship as a routine step in that relationship rather than a burden they are taking on for your benefit.
Get PMP certification before applying if you do not have it
Most director-level project management postings treat PMP as a baseline requirement. Holding certification removes one objection employers use to screen out OPT candidates and signals you meet the professional standard expected at this seniority level.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment into the offer stage, not after
Once you have a verbal offer, ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas and request that sponsorship intent be referenced in your offer letter. Waiting until after you start leaves you exposed if leadership or HR priorities shift later.
Focus on industries with high project management demand and sponsorship history
Technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare IT, and defense contracting consistently file high volumes of H-1B petitions for project management roles. Concentrating your search in these sectors meaningfully improves your odds of finding sponsors at the director level.
Director Of Project Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of Project Management on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and project management qualifies under business, engineering, information systems, and several other degree fields. Director-level roles are permitted as long as the position connects to your academic background. Your EAD card is the only document your employer needs to verify work authorization during the OPT period.
Will employers sponsor H-1B for a Director of Project Management on OPT?
Many do, particularly in technology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, where project management directors are in consistent demand. Director-level roles are easier to sponsor than junior positions because employers have greater incentive to retain experienced leaders. The key is targeting companies that have a documented history of H-1B filings. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, making it easier to identify employers worth approaching at this seniority level.
Does a Director of Project Management role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or a related field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of whether your role is a director-level position. The extension is tied to your academic credential, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before April 1 and USCIS selects you in the lottery, you are protected under cap-gap provisions, which automatically extend your OPT status and work authorization through September 30. If you are not selected in the lottery, you will need to leave the U.S. or transition to another visa status. Planning your job search early enough to secure a sponsoring employer before the October 1 filing window is critical for director-level candidates on OPT.
How do I find Director of Project Management jobs that accept OPT candidates?
Generic job boards rarely filter for OPT-friendly employers, which means you spend significant time applying to companies that will not move forward once they learn your status. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces director-level project management roles from employers who have demonstrated sponsorship willingness, so your applications go to companies where your work authorization is already understood and accepted.