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Release Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic path beyond your initial OPT period.
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Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.
A Day in the Life:
In the position of Release Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the release of solutions delivered across Monster Energy's IT portfolio. Manage release schedules for Project Management Office (PMO)-governed initiatives and production support activities, coordinate deployment and cutover activities, facilitate release readiness reviews, and ensure releases are implemented with minimal business disruption. Partner with project teams, IT delivery teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to manage dependencies, align release activities, and support release and change management practices.
The Impact You'll Make:
- Manage and maintain release schedules for PMO-governed initiatives and production support activities, ensuring appropriate sequencing of changes across platforms, environments, and business processes.
- Coordinate release planning activities with project managers, business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and vendors to define release scope, timing, dependencies, and deployment requirements.
- Own the intake and release management process for production support requests, including prioritization, release grouping, and coordination of recurring release cycles.
- Schedule and coordinate production deployments, deployment windows, cutover activities, and post-deployment support activities across technical and business teams.
- Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and change approval activities, ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed prior to deployment.
- Monitor release risks, dependencies, conflicts, and constraints, escalating issues and coordinating resolution activities with stakeholders.
- Coordinate Change Advisory Board (CAB) submissions and approval activities for initiative releases and production changes.
- Track and report release metrics, including on-time delivery, release success rates, emergency changes, and post release defects.
- Support continuous improvement of release management standards, templates, governance processes, and documentation.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or Related field
- 3-5 years of experience in release management, IT project management, change management, and/or PMO operations.
- 1-3 years of experience in coordinating release, cutover, or change activities on cross-functional projects involving enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow.
- Computer Skills Desired: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clickup, ServiceNow Change Management, SAP Transport Management, Salesforce Release and Sandbox Management, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, LucidChart
- Preferred Certifications: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), ITIL v4 Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/PMP
- Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Ability to apply release and change governance requirements while supporting delivery timelines. Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues.
Monster Energy uses AI-powered tools, including Greenhouse's Talent Matching feature, to help evaluate applications for this role. To learn more see Monster's privacy policy here Privacy Policy or contact Monster at privacy@monsterenergy.com.
For United States applicants:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Read our privacy policy here: Privacy Policy
About Monster Energy:
Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.
A Day in the Life:
In the position of Release Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the release of solutions delivered across Monster Energy's IT portfolio. Manage release schedules for Project Management Office (PMO)-governed initiatives and production support activities, coordinate deployment and cutover activities, facilitate release readiness reviews, and ensure releases are implemented with minimal business disruption. Partner with project teams, IT delivery teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to manage dependencies, align release activities, and support release and change management practices.
The Impact You'll Make:
- Manage and maintain release schedules for PMO-governed initiatives and production support activities, ensuring appropriate sequencing of changes across platforms, environments, and business processes.
- Coordinate release planning activities with project managers, business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and vendors to define release scope, timing, dependencies, and deployment requirements.
- Own the intake and release management process for production support requests, including prioritization, release grouping, and coordination of recurring release cycles.
- Schedule and coordinate production deployments, deployment windows, cutover activities, and post-deployment support activities across technical and business teams.
- Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and change approval activities, ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed prior to deployment.
- Monitor release risks, dependencies, conflicts, and constraints, escalating issues and coordinating resolution activities with stakeholders.
- Coordinate Change Advisory Board (CAB) submissions and approval activities for initiative releases and production changes.
- Track and report release metrics, including on-time delivery, release success rates, emergency changes, and post release defects.
- Support continuous improvement of release management standards, templates, governance processes, and documentation.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or Related field
- 3-5 years of experience in release management, IT project management, change management, and/or PMO operations.
- 1-3 years of experience in coordinating release, cutover, or change activities on cross-functional projects involving enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow.
- Computer Skills Desired: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clickup, ServiceNow Change Management, SAP Transport Management, Salesforce Release and Sandbox Management, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, LucidChart
- Preferred Certifications: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), ITIL v4 Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/PMP
- Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Ability to apply release and change governance requirements while supporting delivery timelines. Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues.
Monster Energy uses AI-powered tools, including Greenhouse's Talent Matching feature, to help evaluate applications for this role. To learn more see Monster's privacy policy here Privacy Policy or contact Monster at privacy@monsterenergy.com.
For United States applicants:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Read our privacy policy here: Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Release Manager
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
State your OPT status and end date clearly in your resume header or cover letter. Release Manager hiring managers coordinate cross-functional timelines, so demonstrating you can communicate clearly about your own work authorization signals the right instincts.
Highlight STEM eligibility to extend your runway
If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field, mention your 24-month STEM OPT extension eligibility. This gives sponsors up to three years before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary, which meaningfully reduces their risk.
Target companies with established DevOps or engineering release cycles
Mid-to-large technology companies running regular software release cadences are most likely to have dedicated Release Manager roles and existing H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Smaller startups may not have the legal resources to sponsor efficiently.
Quantify your release coordination experience
Employers sponsoring OPT hires want proven contributors, not trainees. Cite specific metrics: number of releases managed, deployment frequency, rollback rates reduced, or cross-team dependencies coordinated. Concrete numbers justify the sponsorship investment for hiring managers.
Get comfortable discussing your timeline in interviews
Prepare a concise, confident answer for when interviewers ask about your work authorization. Explain your current OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your H-1B timeline. Uncertainty here creates hesitation in sponsors who are otherwise interested.
Prioritize employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before already understand the process, costs, and timeline. Use Migrate Mate to find Release Manager roles posted by verified sponsoring employers, reducing time spent on opportunities that will stall at the offer stage.
Release Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Release Manager jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Release Manager roles generally qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The role itself must also involve work directly related to your degree. Your Designated School Official can confirm your specific eligibility before you apply.
How do I find Release Manager jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is searching platforms that filter for sponsorship-friendly employers from the start. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Release Manager roles from employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor work authorization. This eliminates the frustrating cycle of applying to positions that quietly screen out OPT candidates at the offer stage.
Can I work as a Release Manager on Day 1 OPT while waiting for my EAD card?
No. You cannot begin working as a Release Manager, or in any paid role, until you have your physical EAD card in hand. Your official start date must be on or after the card's start date. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before your intended start date to avoid gaps, since USCIS processing can take several months.
What happens to my Release Manager job if my H-1B petition isn't selected in the lottery?
If you're on STEM OPT and your H-1B isn't selected, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. Many employers will refile in the next lottery cycle. Some Release Manager roles also qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through nonprofit research organizations or universities, which is worth exploring if the lottery doesn't go your way.
Do Release Manager roles at large tech companies sponsor OPT more reliably than smaller firms?
Generally yes. Established technology companies with recurring software release operations tend to have dedicated immigration counsel, standardized sponsorship workflows, and budget allocated for H-1B filings. Smaller companies may offer Release Manager titles but lack the infrastructure to efficiently sponsor work authorization, making the process slower and less predictable for OPT candidates.