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Software Implementation Consultant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or business technology. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for high-performing consultants.
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The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Software Implementation Consultant
Target consulting firms with established immigration programs
Large consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Cognizant have dedicated immigration teams and sponsor H-1B visas routinely. Prioritizing these employers reduces the risk of losing your job offer when your OPT period ends.
Verify your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Implementation consultant roles tied to enterprise software typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer, since E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT authorization.
Apply 90 days before your OPT start date
USCIS recommends filing your EAD application at least 90 days before your program end date. Late filings create gaps in work authorization that can delay your start date with an employer waiting on your documents.
Frame your technical and client-facing skills together
Implementation roles require both system configuration skills and stakeholder communication. Highlighting both in your resume increases your value to employers and helps justify H-1B sponsorship, since the role clearly requires specialized knowledge beyond a generalist hire.
Ask about sponsorship timelines during early interviews
Raise the H-1B question before the offer stage, not after. Ask specifically whether the company has sponsored implementation consultants before. Past sponsorship history is the strongest signal that they will sponsor you when the time comes.
Document your project contributions with measurable outcomes
When H-1B time arrives, your employer must justify the sponsorship internally. Consultants who can point to quantified results, such as reduced implementation timelines or improved client retention, make that internal case significantly easier to approve.
Software Implementation Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Software Implementation Consultant on OPT?
Yes. Software Implementation Consultant roles typically qualify under OPT because they directly apply skills from degree programs in computer science, information systems, or business technology. Your job duties must relate to your field of study, so confirm the alignment with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Does a Software Implementation Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most implementation consultant positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or management information systems. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm both conditions are met before relying on the extension.
How do I find Software Implementation Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, so you avoid wasting time on postings from companies that won't sponsor. Focus your search on consulting firms and enterprise software companies, which have the highest historical rates of H-1B sponsorship for implementation roles.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers as a Software Implementation Consultant?
You can change employers on OPT without filing any new paperwork, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Your EAD remains valid. The new employer must also be E-Verify enrolled if you are on the STEM OPT extension, and you must submit a new training plan to your DSO.
Do Software Implementation Consultant jobs at large firms count as qualifying OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field and meets the minimum 20-hours-per-week threshold. Consulting engagements that involve client-site rotations or project-based work still qualify. Unpaid or volunteer positions generally do not satisfy OPT employment requirements under USCIS guidelines.