OPT Security Project Manager Jobs
Security Project Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles fall under specialty occupation criteria, making STEM OPT extension eligibility common in this field. Your 12- or 24-month window matters, so targeting sponsorship-ready employers from day one is essential.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Project Manager
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Know exactly how many months remain on your OPT and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Sharing this proactively helps employers assess sponsorship timelines before investing in interviews, reducing friction on both sides.
Target employers with federal security contracts
Government contractors in cybersecurity and physical security infrastructure routinely hire Security Project Managers and have established immigration sponsorship programs. These organizations understand visa timelines and are accustomed to supporting OPT and H-1B transitions.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job. Emphasize coursework in information security, risk management, or systems engineering when your degree is in a related but not identical discipline to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Get your OPT start date on record early
Confirm your authorized start date with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer. Employers filing an H-1B or extending your OPT need accurate employment start dates to avoid authorization gaps that could interrupt your work eligibility.
Highlight cross-functional project experience
Security Project Managers who can demonstrate leadership across IT, compliance, and physical security teams are harder to replace. Concrete examples of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects make employers more willing to invest in long-term sponsorship.
Security Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Security Project Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Roles that blend security architecture oversight with project delivery are well-positioned, but general project management with only incidental security involvement may face more scrutiny.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as a Security Project Manager?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering, and your employer meets the E-Verify requirement. Security Project Manager roles at technology firms, defense contractors, and cybersecurity companies frequently qualify. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether your specific degree CIP code is on the STEM OPT extension list before you apply.
Where can I find Security Project Manager jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Security Project Manager roles specifically filtered for employers willing to sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies that have already indicated sponsorship readiness, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer will not support your visa status.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Security Project Manager contract ends between projects?
OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment, or 150 days for STEM OPT extension holders. If your contract ends and you are between engagements, that gap counts toward your unemployment limit. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends, and begin securing your next role as quickly as possible to avoid exhausting your authorized unemployment period.
Do security clearance requirements affect OPT eligibility for this role?
Some Security Project Manager positions require U.S. government security clearances, which are generally unavailable to non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents. OPT students holding F-1 status are almost never eligible for cleared positions. Focus your search on unclassified roles at commercial cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology companies, where clearance is not a prerequisite.