Infrastructure Project Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Infrastructure Project Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in civil engineering, construction management, information systems, or a related technical field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real time to land a sponsored role.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We have an opening for a TIPM Manager who will be responsible for data center position inventory creation and inventory systems. This includes developing and implementing scalable, data-driven process improvement/automated solutions opportunities to scale manual tasks in the end-to-end processes for lifecycle programs with critical networking dependencies.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator, both written and verbally, and possess experience in tactical project management of highly technical initiatives, as well as strategic program management.
Candidate must be comfortable supporting project delivery teams, networking, infrastructure and regional operations teams. Ability to work cross-functional matrix-based teams, establish trust with a variety of stakeholders across multiple time zones, and develop workflows that eliminate non-value-add activity, remove blockers, and find creative ways to optimize our existing data centers.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as people manager for a team of individual contributors.
- Set up, lead and continuously improve the data center position inventory design and creation process with cross functional stakeholders.
- Understand the technical requirements of our partners and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of inventory systems.
- Execute strategic business objectives while working with key internal stakeholders to improve the supply chain with the latest internal and external information.
- Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on improving forecasting accuracy and associated impacts.
- You will be a positive influencer across diverse teams, be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives, and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
- Keys to success in this role include exceptional analytics, judgment, and communication skills.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience.
- 4+ years of project management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Business, Supply Chain or other related quantitative discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing direct reports.
- Experience in technical infrastructure program management working directly with software engineering teams.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We have an opening for a TIPM Manager who will be responsible for data center position inventory creation and inventory systems. This includes developing and implementing scalable, data-driven process improvement/automated solutions opportunities to scale manual tasks in the end-to-end processes for lifecycle programs with critical networking dependencies.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator, both written and verbally, and possess experience in tactical project management of highly technical initiatives, as well as strategic program management.
Candidate must be comfortable supporting project delivery teams, networking, infrastructure and regional operations teams. Ability to work cross-functional matrix-based teams, establish trust with a variety of stakeholders across multiple time zones, and develop workflows that eliminate non-value-add activity, remove blockers, and find creative ways to optimize our existing data centers.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as people manager for a team of individual contributors.
- Set up, lead and continuously improve the data center position inventory design and creation process with cross functional stakeholders.
- Understand the technical requirements of our partners and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of inventory systems.
- Execute strategic business objectives while working with key internal stakeholders to improve the supply chain with the latest internal and external information.
- Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on improving forecasting accuracy and associated impacts.
- You will be a positive influencer across diverse teams, be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives, and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
- Keys to success in this role include exceptional analytics, judgment, and communication skills.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience.
- 4+ years of project management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Business, Supply Chain or other related quantitative discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing direct reports.
- Experience in technical infrastructure program management working directly with software engineering teams.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Project Manager
Target employers with active H-1B sponsorship histories
Large infrastructure firms, engineering consultancies, and government contractors file H-1B petitions regularly. Employers with consistent sponsorship histories are far more likely to invest in your status transition before your OPT period ends.
Frame your degree as the technical foundation for the role
Consular officers and USCIS both evaluate whether your degree matches the position. Explicitly connect your civil engineering, IT, or construction management degree to the infrastructure project scope in every application and interview.
Apply for your STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM-eligible field like engineering or information systems, apply at least 90 days before your EAD expires. This extends your authorized work period to 36 months and gives employers more runway to sponsor you.
Prioritize roles with a clear degree requirement in the job description
Infrastructure PM roles that explicitly require a bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or construction management qualify more cleanly as specialty occupations. Avoid postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'degree required.'
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Does an Infrastructure Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Infrastructure Project Manager roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, such as civil engineering, construction management, or information systems. The key is that the employer's job description must list a degree as a requirement, not merely a preference. Generic management roles without a field-specific degree requirement can face challenges at USCIS.
Can I work as an Infrastructure Project Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your OPT period your EAD card authorizes you to work for any employer in a role related to your degree, without the employer needing to file any petition on your behalf. You do not need sponsorship to work on OPT. Sponsorship becomes relevant when you need a long-term visa, such as an H-1B, after your OPT and any STEM extension period ends.
Which degree fields support OPT authorization for Infrastructure Project Manager jobs?
Civil engineering, construction management, information systems, computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering are the most commonly accepted degree fields for infrastructure PM roles. Your OPT must be directly related to your major, so the role's core responsibilities should map to your field of study. A civil engineering graduate managing physical infrastructure projects has a straightforward connection; an international business graduate would face more scrutiny.
Where can I find Infrastructure Project Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who are open to candidates on OPT and seeking visa sponsorship. Most general job boards do not filter by work authorization compatibility, which means you spend significant time on applications that go nowhere. Browsing Migrate Mate narrows your search to roles where your OPT status is not a barrier from the start.
Does my 90-day unemployment limit apply between infrastructure PM contracts or project-based roles?
Yes, the 90-day cumulative unemployment limit applies during your entire OPT period, including any gaps between project-based contracts. If you work in a contract or project-based capacity, gaps between engagements count toward that 90-day limit. STEM OPT extends the limit to 150 cumulative days. Tracking your days carefully and maintaining documentation of your employment start and end dates is important for staying in status.
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