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Implementation Manager roles are a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in business, information systems, or computer science. Most positions involve coordinating software rollouts and client onboarding, which aligns well with STEM OPT extensions. Cap-gap protection applies if your H-1B visa is filed before your OPT expires.
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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 Manager
Target software and SaaS companies first
Enterprise software companies like Oracle, Salesforce, and SAP hire Implementation Managers regularly and have established visa sponsorship pipelines. These employers are familiar with OPT timelines and STEM extension eligibility, making conversations about authorization smoother from the start.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Implementation Manager roles at technology companies frequently qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Confirm your degree field qualifies and communicate this clearly to recruiters before interviews to reduce friction.
Frame your degree in systems or technical terms
Recruiters screening OPT candidates want confidence your background supports the technical side of the role. Emphasize coursework or experience in information systems, project management, or enterprise software, even if your title was in a related business or engineering discipline.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Implementation Managers sit between clients, engineers, and product teams. Demonstrating experience managing stakeholders across functions, even in academic projects or internships, signals readiness for the role and makes sponsorship conversations feel lower-risk to cautious hiring managers.
Apply to mid-market companies, not just large enterprises
Mid-size SaaS and technology firms often have growing implementation teams and less bureaucratic hiring processes. They may be more flexible on sponsorship timelines and quicker to extend offers once they understand your OPT authorization window and STEM extension eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to focus on verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time when your OPT window is limited. Migrate Mate surfaces Implementation Manager roles at employers with documented sponsorship history, so you spend your job search on companies already equipped to hire and support international candidates.
Implementation Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Implementation Manager on OPT?
Yes, provided the role relates to your degree field. Implementation Manager positions in software, technology, or enterprise systems align with degrees in information systems, computer science, or business information technology. If your degree is in one of these areas, the role should satisfy the OPT employment requirement that work be directly related to your major.
Do Implementation Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your employer and degree. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must be in a STEM-designated field. Implementation roles at technology companies typically satisfy both requirements. If approved, the STEM extension gives you an additional 24 months of authorization, for a total of three years on OPT.
How do I find Implementation Manager jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Implementation Manager roles specifically at employers with H-1B visa sponsorship history, so you can filter out companies unlikely to support your long-term authorization. This matters because your OPT window is finite and applying to non-sponsoring employers can waste weeks of time you can not recover.
When should I tell an employer I am on OPT during the hiring process?
After you have a strong rapport, typically after a first-round interview goes well. At that point, frame your authorization positively: state your current OPT end date, confirm your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and mention cap-gap protection if a timely H-1B filing applies. Proactive clarity reduces employer uncertainty and speeds up offers.
What happens to my Implementation Manager job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Implementation Manager role without interruption during that period, as long as your employer filed on time and your OPT was valid at the time of filing.