OPT Executive Management Jobs
Executive Management roles on OPT are less common than entry-level positions, but they do exist, particularly at startups and mid-size companies where titles like Chief of Staff, Operations Manager, and Strategy Lead carry real authority. Most require STEM OPT or a 12-month standard OPT period with strong leadership experience.
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INTRODUCTION
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. Verizon is positioned to lead the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” (4IR) with the emergence of technologies like our best-in-class 5G network and the Internet of Things (IoT) to impact a wide variety of industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, public safety, government, and many others. We are in the midst of historic breakthroughs in connectivity and mobility to blend the physical and the digital through cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, nanotechnologies, 3D printing, wearables, and advanced robotics. As part of this team, you will play a critical role in our network transformation through building a unified network across all lines of business and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of our customers connected.
You will serve as a Client Executive to approximately three to four hundred multi-dwelling unit (MDU) communities in the Fios and 5G Home footprint. You will be accountable for sales results and mitigating disconnects in your assigned module. You will be responsible for analyzing data and strategically planning marketing activities to drive sales. You will be coordinating events with property professionals and our vendors. You will partner with cross-functional teams, to resolve customer escalations.
- Building and maintaining relationships with property staff.
- Overseeing two-to-three vendor sales agents.
- Creating marketing plans to increase sales.
- Pulling sales data from Verizon systems.
- Updating documents in Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets.
Physical requirements of the job may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds. In the field at MDUs four days per week. Willingness to transport and set up Verizon marketing materials for events.
This role covers Alexandria and Arlington, VA, Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of their assigned sales territory.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You are energized by the challenge of working through difficult situations and finding positive outcomes. You defuse the situation, isolate the core issue and address the customer’s concerns. You enjoy gathering information, understanding the facts of a situation, and like problem solving. You are flexible, dependable and work well on a team as well as independently.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Willingness to work a rotating schedule (shifts) including evenings and weekends based on the needs of the business.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 75% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree.
- Experience in working with Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Experience in Fios and wireless sales and ability to motivate others to sell.
- Experience in systems, including Optix, AMDB, BDMS, OBIEE and VZAI.
- Knowledge of the multi-dwelling housing industry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
If you believe this job posting is missing information required by the Virginia wage or salary range transparency law, please report it via vz.tatc@verizon.com.
LOCATION
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $76,500.00 - $133,000.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Executive Management
Lead with business impact, not job duties
Executives are hired to move metrics, not fill seats. Frame your resume around revenue grown, costs reduced, or teams built. Concrete outcomes give hiring managers a reason to navigate OPT paperwork for a candidate who delivers measurable results.
Address OPT early in recruiter conversations
Management hires involve multiple stakeholders and long timelines. Raise your OPT status in the first recruiter call so legal and HR can assess sponsorship feasibility before the process advances, saving everyone time if it is a hard blocker.
Position yourself for STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
A 24-month STEM OPT extension gives employers significantly more runway before needing to file an H-1B. If your degree is on the STEM designated list, make this clear upfront. It materially reduces perceived hiring risk for executive roles.
Build relationships with founders and decision-makers directly
Executive roles are rarely filled through standard application pipelines. Reaching the person who controls the hire through introductions, industry events, or direct outreach dramatically increases your chances of bypassing a blanket no-sponsorship HR policy.
Prepare a clear sponsorship cost breakdown for employers
Many employers overestimate visa costs. Coming prepared with accurate H-1B filing fee ranges and typical legal costs signals maturity and removes a common objection before it becomes a dealbreaker during offer negotiations for senior-level positions.
Executive Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work in Executive Management roles?
Yes. OPT work authorization is not restricted by job title or seniority level. You can work as a Chief of Staff, Operations Director, or VP of Strategy on OPT as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. The degree-to-role connection is what USCIS evaluates, not the level of the position.
Do Executive Management roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the management role applies that knowledge, such as an engineering graduate managing a technical operations team, the role can qualify. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Your DSO confirms eligibility before you apply for the extension.
Where can I find Executive Management jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Executive Management roles from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering for OPT-friendly positions saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa restrictions late in the process. Start your search on Migrate Mate to focus on companies already familiar with F-1 work authorization.
How do I handle the H-1B cap-gap if my OPT expires during a management role?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before April 1 and your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue in your Executive Management role without interruption. Confirm your employer files before the deadline, as late filing eliminates cap-gap protection entirely.
Are startups or large corporations more likely to hire OPT students for executive roles?
Early-stage startups and Series A to Series B companies tend to be more flexible about titles and sponsorship. At that stage, a strong operator with specialized skills often outweighs administrative friction. Large corporations typically have structured headcount processes where legal sign-off on sponsorship happens later and can stall offers for senior candidates without prior immigration approval.