Product Management Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
Product Management Specialist jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization, whether you're in your 12-month standard period or a 24-month STEM extension. Most roles in this field fall under SOC codes that qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to three years to build your PM career in the U.S.
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Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as a Product Management Specialist II, where you will help shape and grow our global Primary Knees portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of innovation, customer insight and commercial strategy in one of our most impactful orthopaedics product areas.
What will you be doing?
- Developing product strategies and annual business plans for the Primary Knees segment, including portfolio life cycle management, informed by deep market analysis and voice of customer insights.
- Leading successful product launches by collaborating with cross functional partners on pricing, forecasting, messaging, launch materials and sales training.
- Managing relationships with global surgeon consultants and supporting innovation and advisory boards.
- Assessing new technologies and business opportunities that align with the product platform strategy.
- Creating marketing content including surgical techniques, sales materials, surgeon focused collateral and digital campaigns.
- Partnering with supply, clinical, medical education and regional commercial teams to drive execution and ensure global alignment.
- Conducting customer visits and supporting commercial teams in top strategic markets.
- Maintaining deep market knowledge through research, clinical literature, conferences and KOL engagement.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, accounting or a related quantitative or commercial discipline required.
- Minimum 1-2 years of marketing experience, preferably in the medical device industry; orthopaedics experience is a plus.
- Ability to develop and execute product or franchise strategies.
- Experience managing a product P&L.
- Strong facilitation skills and experience working with key opinion leaders.
We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 03.27.2026
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $70,500.00 - $122,500.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.
Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
INTRODUCTION
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as a Product Management Specialist II, where you will help shape and grow our global Primary Knees portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of innovation, customer insight and commercial strategy in one of our most impactful orthopaedics product areas.
What will you be doing?
- Developing product strategies and annual business plans for the Primary Knees segment, including portfolio life cycle management, informed by deep market analysis and voice of customer insights.
- Leading successful product launches by collaborating with cross functional partners on pricing, forecasting, messaging, launch materials and sales training.
- Managing relationships with global surgeon consultants and supporting innovation and advisory boards.
- Assessing new technologies and business opportunities that align with the product platform strategy.
- Creating marketing content including surgical techniques, sales materials, surgeon focused collateral and digital campaigns.
- Partnering with supply, clinical, medical education and regional commercial teams to drive execution and ensure global alignment.
- Conducting customer visits and supporting commercial teams in top strategic markets.
- Maintaining deep market knowledge through research, clinical literature, conferences and KOL engagement.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, accounting or a related quantitative or commercial discipline required.
- Minimum 1-2 years of marketing experience, preferably in the medical device industry; orthopaedics experience is a plus.
- Ability to develop and execute product or franchise strategies.
- Experience managing a product P&L.
- Strong facilitation skills and experience working with key opinion leaders.
We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 03.27.2026
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $70,500.00 - $122,500.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.
Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
LI-HYBRID
LI-SB2
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Product Management Specialist
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Product Management Specialist roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension under CIP codes tied to business analytics, information systems, or computer science. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles at E-Verify employers.
Target E-Verify employers from the start
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Filter your search to E-Verify companies early so you're not caught off guard after an offer. Many mid-size and large product teams already meet this requirement.
Frame your international background as a product asset
Cross-cultural perspective is genuinely valuable in product roles involving global user research or international markets. Connect your background to the employer's product goals rather than treating your visa status as a separate conversation.
Apply during high PM hiring cycles to maximize options
Product hiring at tech and SaaS companies tends to accelerate in Q1 and Q3 as annual planning wraps up. Timing your applications around these cycles increases your odds of finding OPT-friendly openings before your authorization window narrows.
Prepare documentation your employer will need for I-983 training plans
STEM OPT requires an I-983 training plan signed by your employer. Come prepared with a draft that maps your PM responsibilities to your degree program. Employers who've never hired OPT students will appreciate that you've simplified the process.
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Can I work as a Product Management Specialist on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. OPT is your own work authorization, not employer sponsorship, so you can start working as soon as your employer hires you and your EAD is valid. For STEM OPT extensions, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign an I-983 training plan, but this is far less burdensome than H-1B sponsorship.
Does a Product Management Specialist role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. Degrees in information systems, computer science, business analytics, or management information systems commonly support STEM OPT eligibility for PM roles. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO, since two students with similar degrees from different programs can have different STEM eligibility outcomes.
Where can I find Product Management Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa-friendliness, so you're not wasting applications on companies that don't hire OPT candidates. Browsing Product Management Specialist listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers who have already hired international students or have E-Verify enrollment in place.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Product Management Specialist job?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period, including any STEM extension. If you lose your position, your 90-day clock starts immediately. During this window you should actively search for a new qualifying role. STEM OPT students must also update their SEVIS record within 10 days of any employment change.
Do Product Management Specialist internships count toward OPT work authorization requirements?
Yes, paid or unpaid internships in a qualifying PM role count as authorized OPT employment, provided the work is directly related to your degree program. Part-time roles count too, though part-time work during post-completion OPT still uses up your authorization period. Make sure your DSO has your employer's details on file regardless of whether the role is full-time or part-time.
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