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Implementation Lead jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, information systems, or computer science. These roles typically involve managing software rollouts and client onboarding, which aligns well with STEM OPT extension eligibility at many employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas.
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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 in Implementation Lead
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that consistently file H-1B petitions for implementation roles are far more likely to support your OPT and sponsor you long-term. Look for employers with established professional services or SaaS delivery teams, not early-stage startups.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before interviews so you can communicate this clearly to employers.
Frame your role as technical, not just managerial
Implementation Lead positions require hands-on system configuration, data migration oversight, and API coordination. Emphasizing the technical depth of your work strengthens both your STEM OPT case and your pitch to sponsorship-minded employers.
Disclose your OPT timeline before offer negotiation
Implementation projects run on long timelines. Hiring managers need to plan around your authorization window. Raising your OPT status before offer negotiation avoids surprises and gives employers time to initiate H-1B sponsorship planning on your behalf.
Prioritize enterprise software and consulting firms
Large consulting firms and enterprise SaaS companies run structured immigration programs. They hire Implementation Leads in volume and have legal infrastructure to support OPT workers through H-1B sponsorship, making them more reliable sponsors than smaller employers.
Build documentation skills that signal long-term value
Employers sponsor workers they see as long-term assets. Implementation Leads who produce strong process documentation, training materials, and client success records demonstrate the institutional value that makes companies willing to invest in visa sponsorship.
Implementation Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Implementation Lead on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Implementation Lead roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or business information technology, these roles typically satisfy that requirement. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Implementation Lead jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do. If your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total post-graduation work authorization. The role must involve substantive use of your technical knowledge, which most implementation positions satisfy.
How do I find Implementation Lead jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists implementation and technical project roles from employers who actively hire OPT students and have H-1B sponsorship track records. Filtering by sponsorship-friendly employers on Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues after interviews.
Will an employer need to do anything special to hire me as an OPT student?
No special petition or government filing is required during your initial OPT period. Your employer simply verifies your EAD card and completes standard I-9 documentation. If you pursue a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan, but the process is straightforward for companies familiar with OPT hiring.
Are Implementation Lead roles typically sponsored for H-1B after OPT ends?
Implementation Lead positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards because they require a specific bachelor's degree in a related field. Employers at enterprise software companies and consulting firms regularly sponsor these roles. Your strongest signal is joining a company with an established H-1B filing history in your job category.