OPT IT Program Manager Jobs
IT Program Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or extend your OPT period, and most openings sit in tech, defense, and consulting sectors where multi-year programs demand certified PMs. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related field, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Program Manager
Target STEM-designated programs
If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or engineering, confirm your program holds a STEM designation with your DSO. This unlocks a 24-month OPT extension, giving employers more runway to file your H-1B visa petition.
Lead with your PMP or Agile certifications
IT Program Manager roles are specialty occupations under H-1B. A PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification reinforces that your role requires specialized expertise, making the visa petition easier for your employer to support with USCIS documentation.
Prioritize large IT and government contractors
Companies like Accenture, Booz Allen, and Leidos regularly staff program managers on complex contracts and have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines. Established processes mean faster internal approval for sponsoring a new hire on OPT.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
IT Program Managers are hired for multi-year initiatives. Frame your OPT authorization window as sufficient runway for your employer to complete the H-1B cap process before your status expires, and come prepared with exact dates.
Connect your degree directly to the role
USCIS requires specialty occupations to demonstrate a direct relationship between the degree and the job. Prepare a clear narrative linking your computer science, MIS, or engineering degree to the technical scope of the program manager position.
Document your portfolio with measurable outcomes
Strong sponsorship cases rest on demonstrating specialized value. Quantify your program management experience with metrics like budget size, team headcount, delivery timelines, or cost savings to support both your hire and any future visa petition.
IT Program Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. IT Program Manager roles tied to complex technical programs, large budgets, or cross-functional engineering teams generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where any general business degree qualifies face more scrutiny, so the job description language matters significantly.
Can I work as an IT Program Manager on STEM OPT?
You can if your underlying degree field carries a STEM designation. Degrees in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, and management information systems are common qualifying fields. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying. The 24-month STEM extension gives you up to three years total on OPT, which covers two full H-1B cap cycles if needed.
Where can I find IT Program Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically for candidates on OPT and other work visas, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't consider international candidates. IT Program Manager positions in defense contracting, healthcare IT, and enterprise consulting tend to have the highest sponsorship activity. Browse Migrate Mate to find verified opportunities in those sectors.
What documents does my employer need to support my OPT employment as an IT Program Manager?
Your employer needs a signed offer letter, and you'll need your EAD card, a valid passport, and your I-20 with OPT authorization. For STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a Form I-983 training plan. The I-983 should document how the IT Program Manager role relates to your degree field and outlines your learning objectives.
How early should I start the H-1B process if I'm currently working as an IT Program Manager on OPT?
Registration for the H-1B lottery opens in early March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on standard OPT, you need to be selected and have a petition approved before your EAD expires. STEM OPT gives you more buffer, but you should still begin conversations with your employer's HR and immigration counsel at least six months before the March registration window opens.