OPT Platform Product Manager Jobs
Platform Product Manager jobs are well-suited for OPT work authorization, as most roles fall squarely within specialty occupation standards requiring a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Many employers in this space have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines, giving F-1 students a realistic path to long-term work authorization.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
At Truist, we believe exceptional experiences–both for our clients and teammates–are designed with intention. The Client Journey Platform Owner is responsible for establishing, operating, and continuously evolving the organization’s enterprise Journey Management platform. This role serves as the operational owner of the platform, ensuring client/teammate journeys become a scalable enterprise asset that informs strategic decision-making across products, channels, operations, marketing, and service design.
Working at the intersection of Service Design, Client/Teammate Experience, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology, this leader will oversee platform implementation, enterprise onboarding, data integrations, taxonomy management, and ongoing platform administration. This individual will also be called upon to support Journey initiatives, working closely with Journey Architect and Service Design teammates to define, design and deliver great experiences for Truist clients and teammates.
Success in this role requires equal strength in technology, systems thinking, client/teammate experience, and organizational change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Lead and operationalize the Journey Management platform as the enterprise product owner, including implementation, configuration, and ongoing platform evolution.
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Design and maintain the enterprise journey framework, including taxonomy, hierarchy, and lifecycle standards to ensure consistency, usability, and scalability.
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Establish and enforce platform policies, journey standards, metadata, access, and data stewardship to ensure quality and compliance.
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Integrate and optimize data connections across client/teammate feedback, operational metrics, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems to enable a unified view of journeys.
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Monitor and evaluate platform performance, data quality, and integration health, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
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Develop and implement repeatable operational processes for onboarding, user management, workspace setup, release management, and issue resolution.
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Collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders (Service Design, Journey Architecture, Product, Data, Technology, Risk, Compliance) to embed journey management as an enterprise capability.
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Enable and coach teams through training, onboarding, and best practices to drive adoption and effective use of journey management tools and methods.
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Measure and communicate platform adoption, journey quality, and business impact through dashboards and reporting to inform decision-making and prioritize improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Service Design, Design Management, Strategic Design, Integrated Design or Transdisciplinary Design
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4 years of professional experience
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4 years in Service Design, CX, Journey Management, or Experience Management initiatives
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Experience implementing enterprise software platforms
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Experience working with APIs and system integrations
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Experience managing enterprise data assets
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Experience developing governance frameworks
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Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
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Experience working with Agile teams
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Experience working in large or regulated organizations preferred but not required.
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Familiarity with tools such as Miro, Figma and other collaborative platforms.
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English language fluency
Preferred Qualifications:
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Relevant domain work experience
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Experience with Journey Management Platforms
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Experience interacting with creative teams, business owners and technical teams
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Working knowledge of engineering/development processes, particularly Agile
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Comfort level in working within a self-directed culture and navigating ambiguity
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A strong passion for improving people's and communities’ lives
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
At Truist, we believe exceptional experiences–both for our clients and teammates–are designed with intention. The Client Journey Platform Owner is responsible for establishing, operating, and continuously evolving the organization’s enterprise Journey Management platform. This role serves as the operational owner of the platform, ensuring client/teammate journeys become a scalable enterprise asset that informs strategic decision-making across products, channels, operations, marketing, and service design.
Working at the intersection of Service Design, Client/Teammate Experience, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology, this leader will oversee platform implementation, enterprise onboarding, data integrations, taxonomy management, and ongoing platform administration. This individual will also be called upon to support Journey initiatives, working closely with Journey Architect and Service Design teammates to define, design and deliver great experiences for Truist clients and teammates.
Success in this role requires equal strength in technology, systems thinking, client/teammate experience, and organizational change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Lead and operationalize the Journey Management platform as the enterprise product owner, including implementation, configuration, and ongoing platform evolution.
-
Design and maintain the enterprise journey framework, including taxonomy, hierarchy, and lifecycle standards to ensure consistency, usability, and scalability.
-
Establish and enforce platform policies, journey standards, metadata, access, and data stewardship to ensure quality and compliance.
-
Integrate and optimize data connections across client/teammate feedback, operational metrics, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems to enable a unified view of journeys.
-
Monitor and evaluate platform performance, data quality, and integration health, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
-
Develop and implement repeatable operational processes for onboarding, user management, workspace setup, release management, and issue resolution.
-
Collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders (Service Design, Journey Architecture, Product, Data, Technology, Risk, Compliance) to embed journey management as an enterprise capability.
-
Enable and coach teams through training, onboarding, and best practices to drive adoption and effective use of journey management tools and methods.
-
Measure and communicate platform adoption, journey quality, and business impact through dashboards and reporting to inform decision-making and prioritize improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Service Design, Design Management, Strategic Design, Integrated Design or Transdisciplinary Design
-
4 years of professional experience
-
4 years in Service Design, CX, Journey Management, or Experience Management initiatives
-
Experience implementing enterprise software platforms
-
Experience working with APIs and system integrations
-
Experience managing enterprise data assets
-
Experience developing governance frameworks
-
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
-
Experience working with Agile teams
-
Experience working in large or regulated organizations preferred but not required.
-
Familiarity with tools such as Miro, Figma and other collaborative platforms.
-
English language fluency
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Relevant domain work experience
-
Experience with Journey Management Platforms
-
Experience interacting with creative teams, business owners and technical teams
-
Working knowledge of engineering/development processes, particularly Agile
-
Comfort level in working within a self-directed culture and navigating ambiguity
-
A strong passion for improving people's and communities’ lives
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Platform Product Manager
Target platform-focused companies, not just product teams
Companies building developer platforms, API ecosystems, or infrastructure products hire Platform PMs regularly and often have structured sponsorship processes. These employers understand technical visa requirements better than general software companies hiring their first PM.
Frame your technical background prominently
Platform PM roles require engineering fluency, so a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field strengthens your specialty occupation case for OPT and future H-1B visa sponsorship. Lead with your technical credentials in every application.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Hiring timelines for Platform PM roles often run eight to twelve weeks. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT authorization begins gives you real leverage and avoids the pressure of a shrinking work authorization window.
Ask about sponsorship history, not just intent
During interviews, ask how many H-1B petitions the company filed in the last two years. A company with a track record of sponsoring product managers carries far less risk than one that says it is open to sponsorship but has no precedent.
Use your STEM OPT extension strategically if you qualify
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to three H-1B lottery chances. For Platform PM roles, this significantly reduces employer urgency and improves your negotiating position.
Highlight cross-functional experience with engineering teams
Platform PMs sit at the intersection of product strategy and engineering execution. Demonstrating experience partnering directly with engineers on roadmap decisions makes you a stronger candidate and shows employers you can operate without a long ramp-up period.
Platform Product Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Platform Product Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Platform Product Manager is considered a specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. This makes it compatible with F-1 OPT authorization. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status case by case, but Platform PM roles with clear technical requirements consistently meet the standard.
How difficult is it to find Platform PM jobs that sponsor visas?
It depends heavily on company size and industry. Large technology companies and growth-stage startups building developer tools or API platforms sponsor visas most consistently. Smaller companies or those without prior sponsorship history may be willing but lack the infrastructure. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly Platform PM roles specifically, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact.
Does my degree field affect my eligibility for Platform PM roles on OPT?
It does, particularly for STEM OPT extension eligibility. If your degree is in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months of OPT. Degrees in business or non-STEM fields still support standard OPT authorization for Platform PM roles, but you would not qualify for the extension, which affects how many H-1B lottery cycles you can access.
What should I know about the 90-day unemployment limit on OPT?
F-1 OPT students cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment during the 12-month standard OPT period. STEM extension holders get an additional 60 days, for a total of 150 days. For Platform PM job searches, which can run two to three months due to longer hiring cycles, this limit is real and worth tracking carefully. Starting your search early and maintaining any authorized part-time work during a search can help protect your status.
Can I negotiate a start date as an OPT student applying for Platform PM roles?
Yes, and you should. Your OPT authorization has a fixed start date printed on your EAD card, and you cannot begin work before that date regardless of when an offer is extended. Most employers in the Platform PM space understand this constraint. Be upfront about your OPT start date during the offer stage, and confirm the employer is comfortable with the gap if there is one between offer acceptance and your authorized start.