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Financial Project Manager jobs are strong OPT fits because employers in banking, consulting, and corporate finance regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months with a STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you time to prove value and convert to long-term sponsorship.
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Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Project Manager
Target industries with consistent sponsorship track records
Banking, management consulting, and enterprise software firms file LCAs for Financial Project Managers regularly. Focusing your search on these sectors meaningfully improves your odds of finding an employer already comfortable with visa sponsorship.
Clarify your STEM extension eligibility early
Finance degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before job searching so you can accurately tell employers how much authorized work time you have.
Lead with project outcomes, not just responsibilities
Employers sponsoring visas want proof of ROI. Quantify your project management results, such as budget variance reduced, timelines shortened, or stakeholder efficiency improved, to make the sponsorship investment feel justified to hiring managers.
Get PMP or CAPM certified while on OPT
Project Management Professional certification signals credibility to employers evaluating long-term sponsorship. Earning it during your OPT period strengthens your H-1B petition argument that the role requires a specifically qualified professional, not a generalist.
Address your authorization timeline proactively in interviews
Hiring managers often hesitate because they misunderstand OPT timelines. Briefly explaining your authorization period, cap-gap protection if applicable, and the H-1B process removes ambiguity and reframes sponsorship as routine rather than risky.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsorship-open employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Financial Project Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that will immediately screen you out once authorization comes up during the hiring process.
Financial Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Project Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as financial engineering, management information systems, or applied mathematics, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard finance or business degree without a STEM CIP code does not qualify, regardless of the role. Confirm your program's designation with your DSO before assuming you're eligible.
How hard is it to find a Financial Project Manager job that sponsors H-1B visas?
Large financial institutions, big-four consulting firms, and enterprise technology companies sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Project Managers with regularity. Smaller firms and regional banks are less predictable. Targeting employers by size and sector matters more than applying broadly. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, which helps you focus on employers already familiar with the process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Can I work as a Financial Project Manager as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows contract and staffing agency placements as long as the work is directly related to your degree field and you're actively supervised. However, staffing firms rarely sponsor H-1B visas themselves. If your goal is long-term sponsorship, prioritize direct-hire roles where the employer has a clear incentive to file your H-1B petition before your OPT expires.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm between Financial Project Manager jobs?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT and up to 150 days during the STEM extension period. Days without employment accumulate, so gaps between contracts or roles count against your limit. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly and avoid extended gaps if you're approaching either threshold, particularly if your H-1B petition hasn't been filed yet.
Does my finance or business degree support a Financial Project Manager H-1B petition?
Generally yes, because the H-1B specialty occupation requirement is satisfied when the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, and finance, accounting, and business programs align well with Financial Project Manager duties. Employers with experienced immigration counsel can build a strong petition around these degrees. Roles with broader, less-defined duties sometimes face more scrutiny, so job description specificity matters when your employer prepares the filing.