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IT Project Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when the position requires a degree in information technology, computer science, business information systems, or a related field. Most roles fall under STEM-adjacent categories, so confirm your degree alignment early to maximize your 12-month OPT window and potential STEM extension eligibility.
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Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Project Manager
Lead with your PMP or Agile credentials
Certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM signal professional readiness and offset OPT timeline concerns for employers. List them prominently on your resume above your education section to catch recruiter attention before they reach your visa status.
Target mid-size technology firms first
Mid-size tech companies often have more hiring flexibility and faster decision cycles than enterprise firms. They're more likely to sponsor OPT students when the candidate directly solves a resourcing gap on an active project requiring immediate coordination.
Quantify your project delivery track record
Hiring managers evaluate IT Project Managers on outcomes, not tasks. Frame every bullet point around scope, budget, timelines, or team size you managed. Specific numbers build credibility and make your OPT status a secondary concern rather than the headline.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Employers worry about short work windows, so address it directly. Explain your remaining OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your plan for long-term work authorization. Transparency early prevents the timeline from becoming a dealbreaker late.
Focus applications on IT-intensive industries
Healthcare IT, fintech, defense contracting, and enterprise software firms hire IT Project Managers in high volumes and have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. These industries treat project management as a core technical function, not a support role.
Demonstrate cross-functional stakeholder experience
IT Project Managers who can bridge technical teams and business stakeholders are harder to replace. Highlight examples where you translated technical requirements into business outcomes. That specific skill set gives employers a strong reason to invest in your visa sponsorship.
IT Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Project Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, and the IT Project Manager role uses that degree directly, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find IT Project Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you're not wasting applications on roles that won't sponsor international students. IT Project Manager roles with active OPT sponsorship are posted directly on the platform, letting you focus your search on employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization requirements.
Can I start working as an IT Project Manager before my OPT card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is in hand and your OPT start date has been reached. Your job offer can be accepted in advance, but your actual start date must fall on or after the date printed on your EAD. Starting work earlier puts your immigration status at serious risk.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my employer changes my job title from IT Project Manager to a different role?
OPT authorization is tied to your degree field, not your specific job title. A title change is generally not a problem as long as the new role still uses your degree directly and remains in the same field. You should report any significant employer or role changes to your DSO within ten days to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Do IT Project Manager roles typically require employer H-1B sponsorship after OPT ends?
Most employers willing to hire OPT students for project management roles understand that H-1B sponsorship is the logical next step. IT Project Managers with PMP certification, proven delivery records, and STEM-eligible degrees are strong H-1B candidates. The specialty occupation requirement is met when the role mandates a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business field.