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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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Location: Georgetown, KY / Plano, TX (final work location to be confirmed)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Approximately 25%, including occasional international travel
Position Overview
K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems to support enterprise technology and quality-system initiatives within a large automotive manufacturing organization.
This position will coordinate multiple cross-functional projects involving IT, manufacturing, quality systems, database technologies, and business operations. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project leader with strong communication skills and experience managing complex technology implementations across multiple teams and locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multiple technology and quality-system initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with IT, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
- Track project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate updates to leadership.
- Coordinate software implementations, system upgrades, releases, and deployment activities.
- Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations.
- Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports.
- Support change management, process improvements, and technology transitions.
- Assist with project budgeting, resource planning, and business-case development.
- Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience managing complex IT projects, technology programs, or enterprise system implementations.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience with Jira or similar project management and reporting tools.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting automotive or manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing quality management systems.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or PI Planning methodologies.
- Knowledge of enterprise databases, including Oracle or PostgreSQL.
- Experience coordinating software releases, system migrations, and production deployments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Hoshin Kanri, or continuous improvement practices.
- Experience with change-control processes and project governance.
Work Environment
- On-site position supporting manufacturing and technology teams.
- Approximately 10% overtime, including occasional weekends.
- Up to 25% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout North America, including potential travel to Canada.
- Occasional manufacturing shop-floor access requiring appropriate safety equipment.
About K&K Technical Group
K&K Technical Group provides engineering, technical, and professional staffing solutions to leading manufacturing and industrial organizations. We connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and advanced manufacturing operations.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!
IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems
Location: Georgetown, KY / Plano, TX (final work location to be confirmed)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Approximately 25%, including occasional international travel
Position Overview
K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems to support enterprise technology and quality-system initiatives within a large automotive manufacturing organization.
This position will coordinate multiple cross-functional projects involving IT, manufacturing, quality systems, database technologies, and business operations. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project leader with strong communication skills and experience managing complex technology implementations across multiple teams and locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multiple technology and quality-system initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with IT, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
- Track project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate updates to leadership.
- Coordinate software implementations, system upgrades, releases, and deployment activities.
- Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations.
- Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports.
- Support change management, process improvements, and technology transitions.
- Assist with project budgeting, resource planning, and business-case development.
- Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience managing complex IT projects, technology programs, or enterprise system implementations.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience with Jira or similar project management and reporting tools.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting automotive or manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing quality management systems.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or PI Planning methodologies.
- Knowledge of enterprise databases, including Oracle or PostgreSQL.
- Experience coordinating software releases, system migrations, and production deployments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Hoshin Kanri, or continuous improvement practices.
- Experience with change-control processes and project governance.
Work Environment
- On-site position supporting manufacturing and technology teams.
- Approximately 10% overtime, including occasional weekends.
- Up to 25% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout North America, including potential travel to Canada.
- Occasional manufacturing shop-floor access requiring appropriate safety equipment.
About K&K Technical Group
K&K Technical Group provides engineering, technical, and professional staffing solutions to leading manufacturing and industrial organizations. We connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and advanced manufacturing operations.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!
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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.