OPT Director Of Technical Program Management Jobs
Director of Technical Program Management jobs are senior leadership roles that F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, engineering, or information systems can pursue. Your 12-month standard OPT window starts immediately, and a STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to secure H-1B visa sponsorship from a top tech employer.
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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
This position is for a Technical Publications Writer who works independently, analyzes and monitors complex publications, and collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain technical publications.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and write technical publications required for sale, installation, service, and operation of Carrier products.
- Organize material according to department style manual and format standards.
- Research the function and operation of the product, gathering information from sources in Marketing and Engineering, evaluating data, reviewing layout, creating artwork, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of experience of literature and/or publication experience
- 1+ years of experience with Adobe publications software FrameMaker and/or InDesign
Preferred Qualifications
- FrameMaker publishing software experience
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software experience
- Ability to communicate ideas at an appropriate level
- Strong proficiency in organizing and editing written material
- Capability to coordinate team efforts
- Strong analytical skills
- Possess in depth knowledge of electronic publishing and graphics production
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-direction and organization skills
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 6 November 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
This position is for a Technical Publications Writer who works independently, analyzes and monitors complex publications, and collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain technical publications.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and write technical publications required for sale, installation, service, and operation of Carrier products.
- Organize material according to department style manual and format standards.
- Research the function and operation of the product, gathering information from sources in Marketing and Engineering, evaluating data, reviewing layout, creating artwork, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of experience of literature and/or publication experience
- 1+ years of experience with Adobe publications software FrameMaker and/or InDesign
Preferred Qualifications
- FrameMaker publishing software experience
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software experience
- Ability to communicate ideas at an appropriate level
- Strong proficiency in organizing and editing written material
- Capability to coordinate team efforts
- Strong analytical skills
- Possess in depth knowledge of electronic publishing and graphics production
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-direction and organization skills
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 6 November 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Technical Program Management
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship history
Large tech firms and enterprise software companies file hundreds of H-1B visa petitions annually for TPM leadership roles. Prioritize employers with a documented track record of sponsoring senior program management positions, not just entry-level engineering roles.
Make your OPT timeline explicit in conversations
Director-level hiring cycles run three to six months. If you have 12 to 18 months of OPT remaining, say so upfront. Employers need enough runway to complete onboarding and initiate H-1B paperwork before your authorization expires.
Align your degree field to the job description carefully
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree CIP code. A Director of Technical Program Management role typically qualifies under computer science or engineering, but confirm your degree classification with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Position your STEM OPT extension as a sponsorship bridge
The 24-month STEM extension gives employers two additional H-1B lottery attempts. Frame this explicitly in interviews. Senior hiring managers often do not realize the STEM extension exists and may assume your OPT window is shorter than it actually is.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before signing an offer
At the director level, you have real leverage. Ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this role before finalizing any offer. Get confirmation in writing, including a point of contact in HR or legal who manages immigration filings.
Build relationships with engineering and product leadership, not just recruiters
Hiring decisions for Director of TPM roles often sit with VPs of Engineering or Chief Product Officers. Internal champions who understand your work authorization situation can advocate for sponsorship approval when HR or finance raises cost concerns.
Director Of Technical Program Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Technical Program Management in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in a role directly related to your degree field. A Director of Technical Program Management role typically qualifies under computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems degrees. Your DSO can confirm eligibility based on your specific CIP code before you accept an offer.
Does a Director of Technical Program Management role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as computer science or engineering, and the role involves technical program oversight in that discipline, it generally qualifies. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm the STEM CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find Director of Technical Program Management jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship willingness. Director-level TPM positions at companies actively sponsoring OPT and H-1B candidates are listed there. Searching a general job board surfaces thousands of listings with no sponsorship signal, which wastes time when you're working against an OPT deadline.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I am laid off from a Director of Technical Program Management role?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day aggregate unemployment limit during the OPT period. If you lose your job, that clock starts immediately. You must report the change to your DSO and begin actively seeking new employment. Finding another qualified TPM role quickly is critical to maintaining your F-1 status and preserving any remaining OPT time.
Will employers hesitate to hire an OPT student for a Director-level role because of visa costs?
Some will, but director-level candidates have more negotiating leverage than junior hires. Employers investing in senior leadership are more willing to absorb sponsorship costs when the candidate reduces risk by explaining the STEM OPT extension clearly. Two additional H-1B lottery opportunities over 36 months significantly changes the employer's calculus compared to a standard 12-month OPT window.