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Director, Product Management roles are among the most sponsorship-friendly senior positions in tech, with many employers filing H-1B visa and O-1 visa petitions for qualified candidates. On OPT, you have up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your undergraduate or graduate degree qualifies.
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$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Location
3001 - Port Control
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10898-HR
Department
3001 - Port Control
Division
300170 - PC Operations / Security
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Airport Safety Management Systems Coordinator
Examples of Duties
Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
Supplemental Information
Additional Minimum Qualifications
- Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
- Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Availability for on-call support and occasional after-hours work for critical system maintenance.
Preferred Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of full-time, paid experience in safety, risk management, airport operations or a closely related field.
- NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required.
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal and external customers.
Airport Safety Management Coordinator
- Must be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Must be able to work outdoors as well as indoors and be exposed to various weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear and utilize required safety equipment such as respirators, hearing protection, or fall restraining harnesses as required by the conditions present at any incident and as required under applicable state or federal regulations.
- Must obtain Ground Vehicle Operator Non-Movement Credentialing within the first six months of employment and maintain these credentials for the duration of their employment.
- AAAE SMS Airport Certified Employee certification within one year of hire.
- Occupational Safety, Safety Management Systems, or Aviation-related professional certifications.
- Experience working in an airport or municipality is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensures compliance with department safety and certification programs, local, state and federal rules and regulations including but not limited to OSHA/PERRP, FAR Part 139 as well as other state or federal guidelines.
- Conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations and organizational safety policies and programs.
Safety Management Systems Program:
- Conducts timely and comprehensive investigations of all accidents/incidents and reported hazards and prepare factual reports summarizing the circumstances and root causes of the accident/incident or hazard.
- Develop and aid in implementation of recommended corrective and preventive actions.
- Assists in the promotion of SMS program policies, and procedures.
- Assist in the design and delivery of safety education programs and communications safety information and trends to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Prepare standards, process, procedures, reports and documentation for the SMS program.
- Assists in the Development, implementation and maintenance of occupational/aviation safety management policies, procedures and programs including research, review and documentation of incidents/accidents, best practices, policy revisions and risk assessments.
- Provide recommendations in the enhancement and maintenance of communications systems for distributing safety information to stakeholders as well as hazard reporting systems.
- Develop and distribute safety promotion materials and promotional items to the organization.
- Assists in overseeing DPC’s safety-related reporting systems, including the Confidential Hazard Reporting form, safety hotline and hazard reporting email address.
- Participate in various safety committees to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and generates reports identifying areas with elevated risk.
- Assists with budget development and assists section procurements including ordering supplies/materials, services, manages requisitions and payments, and monitors contracts for compliance with terms and specifications.
- Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.
Airport Safety Management Coordinator
- Acts as a resource to and liaison between various divisions within DPC as well as external stakeholders and regulatory agencies such as the FAA, or NTSB.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493
Salary
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Location
3001 - Port Control
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10898-HR
Department
3001 - Port Control
Division
300170 - PC Operations / Security
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Airport Safety Management Systems Coordinator
Examples of Duties
Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
Supplemental Information
Additional Minimum Qualifications
- Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
- Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Availability for on-call support and occasional after-hours work for critical system maintenance.
Preferred Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of full-time, paid experience in safety, risk management, airport operations or a closely related field.
- NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required.
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal and external customers.
Airport Safety Management Coordinator
- Must be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Must be able to work outdoors as well as indoors and be exposed to various weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear and utilize required safety equipment such as respirators, hearing protection, or fall restraining harnesses as required by the conditions present at any incident and as required under applicable state or federal regulations.
- Must obtain Ground Vehicle Operator Non-Movement Credentialing within the first six months of employment and maintain these credentials for the duration of their employment.
- AAAE SMS Airport Certified Employee certification within one year of hire.
- Occupational Safety, Safety Management Systems, or Aviation-related professional certifications.
- Experience working in an airport or municipality is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensures compliance with department safety and certification programs, local, state and federal rules and regulations including but not limited to OSHA/PERRP, FAR Part 139 as well as other state or federal guidelines.
- Conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations and organizational safety policies and programs.
Safety Management Systems Program:
- Conducts timely and comprehensive investigations of all accidents/incidents and reported hazards and prepare factual reports summarizing the circumstances and root causes of the accident/incident or hazard.
- Develop and aid in implementation of recommended corrective and preventive actions.
- Assists in the promotion of SMS program policies, and procedures.
- Assist in the design and delivery of safety education programs and communications safety information and trends to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Prepare standards, process, procedures, reports and documentation for the SMS program.
- Assists in the Development, implementation and maintenance of occupational/aviation safety management policies, procedures and programs including research, review and documentation of incidents/accidents, best practices, policy revisions and risk assessments.
- Provide recommendations in the enhancement and maintenance of communications systems for distributing safety information to stakeholders as well as hazard reporting systems.
- Develop and distribute safety promotion materials and promotional items to the organization.
- Assists in overseeing DPC’s safety-related reporting systems, including the Confidential Hazard Reporting form, safety hotline and hazard reporting email address.
- Participate in various safety committees to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and generates reports identifying areas with elevated risk.
- Assists with budget development and assists section procurements including ordering supplies/materials, services, manages requisitions and payments, and monitors contracts for compliance with terms and specifications.
- Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.
Airport Safety Management Coordinator
- Acts as a resource to and liaison between various divisions within DPC as well as external stakeholders and regulatory agencies such as the FAA, or NTSB.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director, Product Management
Target companies with an active H-1B sponsorship history
Large tech companies and growth-stage startups with dedicated HR teams sponsor far more Director-level product roles than early-stage firms. Prioritize employers with a consistent track record of filing H-1B visa petitions for senior product leaders.
Lead with business impact, not feature ownership
Directors are evaluated on revenue growth, retention, and market expansion, not sprint output. Frame your experience around measurable outcomes: user growth percentages, ARR impact, or market share gains you directly influenced through product strategy.
Start the sponsorship conversation after an offer, not before
Raising visa status in early interviews can disqualify you before employers assess your value. Secure the offer first, then confirm your OPT timeline and transition plan. Most companies willing to hire Directors will engage on sponsorship at that stage.
Use your STEM OPT extension window strategically
If your degree qualifies, a STEM extension gives you 36 months total on OPT. That window covers two H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your odds of obtaining cap-subject H-1B status while you continue working full time.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership credentials clearly
Director roles require managing engineers, designers, and data teams simultaneously. Highlight experience leading multi-disciplinary squads, resolving prioritization conflicts, and aligning roadmaps with executive strategy. This distinguishes you from senior PMs who haven't made that leap.
Position yourself for O-1A if H-1B sponsorship stalls
Directors who have spoken at industry conferences, published product thinking, or received peer recognition may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This path bypasses the lottery entirely and is worth discussing with an immigration attorney early.
Director, Product Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of Product Management on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in any role directly related to your field of study, and product management consistently qualifies under business, computer science, and engineering degrees. Your EAD card serves as work authorization, and no additional employer filing is required during the OPT period itself.
Do Director-level product roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Director of Product Management qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Companies hiring at the Director level have typically already invested in your candidacy and are more likely to sponsor than those hiring for entry-level positions. The main variable is employer size and HR infrastructure.
How does OPT authorization work if I switch employers at the Director level?
Your EAD is not employer-specific, so you can change employers freely during your OPT period without filing anything new. The key requirement is that every role must be directly related to your degree field. If you are on a STEM OPT extension, you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and update your I-983 training plan with the new employer.
Where can I find Director of Product Management jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most effective platform for OPT students targeting senior roles like Director of Product Management. The job board surfaces roles from employers with active visa sponsorship histories, so you can focus your effort on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to hire and sponsor international talent at this level.
Is a Director of Product Management role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status on the specific job duties and degree requirements in the offer letter, not the title alone. A Director of Product Management role that requires a degree in computer science, engineering, or business and involves strategic product decision-making has consistently been approved. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, face greater scrutiny.