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Implementation Consultant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, information systems, or computer science. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months on STEM OPT) gives you real runway to prove your value.
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The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Implementation Consultant
Target consulting firms with established visa programs
Large enterprise software consultancies, including those in the SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce ecosystems, regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Prioritize companies with dedicated HR teams over startups, where sponsorship infrastructure is typically more reliable and well-documented.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
USCIS requires a direct link between your degree field and the role. Emphasize coursework in business systems, data analysis, or software if your degree is in information systems, computer science, or business administration. Generic degrees invite more scrutiny.
Start STEM OPT extension paperwork 90 days early
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, file your I-765 extension at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. A late filing puts your work authorization at risk and creates serious complications for your employer.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the sponsorship question during the offer stage, not after signing. Ask specifically whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas in the past two years and whether your role would qualify. Vague answers are a warning sign worth pressing on.
Document your client-facing and technical contributions
Implementation roles often involve both business process work and technical configuration. Keep a running record of both dimensions, since a stronger technical component makes your specialty occupation case more defensible during H-1B adjudication.
Use your OPT period to build domain expertise in one platform
Employers sponsor consultants with deep, demonstrable expertise far more readily than generalists. Pursue a platform certification, such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, or Workday, during your OPT window to sharpen your H-1B candidacy and differentiate yourself.
Implementation Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Implementation Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Most do, but the job description matters. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the role and a specific bachelor's degree field. Roles involving ERP configuration, CRM implementation, or enterprise software deployment typically qualify when the position requires a degree in information systems, computer science, or business. Generic consultant titles with no technical component face more scrutiny.
Can I work as an Implementation Consultant on F-1 OPT without any special authorization?
Yes. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD) lets you work for any employer in a role related to your degree field. Implementation consulting typically satisfies this requirement if your degree is in a related discipline. You don't need employer sponsorship to start working during OPT, though you'll want sponsorship secured well before your EAD expires.
Where can I find Implementation Consultant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to work with OPT work authorization. Rather than filtering through thousands of postings where OPT status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship willingness is already part of the picture, saving you the frustration of applying to positions that will screen you out.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm placed at a client site rather than the employer's office?
Client-site placement is common in consulting and is generally fine under OPT rules, as long as your employment relationship remains with your sponsoring employer, not the client. Your employer should be issuing your paycheck, managing your work, and listed as your employer on your EAD application. Staffing arrangements where the client controls your day-to-day work can create compliance issues worth clarifying upfront.
Does STEM OPT apply to Implementation Consultant roles?
It can, if your underlying degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, and management information systems commonly qualify. The role itself also needs to meet STEM OPT training plan requirements, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Consulting firms at major software platforms often meet all three conditions, making STEM OPT extension realistic for many candidates.