OPT Technical Operations Manager Jobs
Technical Operations Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with engineering, computer science, or operations management backgrounds. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in tech, manufacturing, and logistics regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role.
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About Xerox Holdings Corporation
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work.
JOB SUMMARY:
Works onsite in Westerville, Ohio at a Xerox Corporate Customer location supporting the customers’ day-to-day printer fleet environment needs. Works closely with customer’s end user community, customer IT, and Xerox resources to execute upon customer expectations.
Position is Customer’s first point of contact for all Xerox inquiries or escalations.
Works closely with the Xerox Operations management team and Xerox customers to support the day-to-day activities and support needs of customers.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role specifically encompasses the following duties:
- Responsible for all first level customer escalations - must be able to respond to and manage through resolution.
- Manage all printer issues internally and externally (incl. Service calls, installations, etc.) and escalation issues as needed.
- Manage Client Services relationship and escalate issues as needed.
- Manage Configurations of Printers, Printer Software, Cloud Fleet Manager, Print Release Settings, and related services.
- Creates Change Requests for System upgrades.
- Installs firmware and Configuration files onto the fleet of printers.
- Interface with Technical Operations to resolve issues.
- Interface with Technicians to assist with contacts and software loads.
- Coordinate all new printer installs.
- Provide all necessary documentation and information to Manager as needed.
- Device inventory collection and analysis - identify current assets at each customer location.
- Place manual orders for supplies as needed or as desired by customer.
- Monitor inventory of printers, scanners, ports and supplies and work with customer to keep devices reporting in through Xerox remote tools.
- Monitor device utilization within customer environment.
- Management of device Installs, Moves, Adds and Changes (IMAC).
- Work closely with customer for moves and remodels and make recommendations based on printer utilization and optimization.
- Conduct Train the Trainer and End User Training as necessary.
- Manage cartridge recycling program.
- Maintain end-user relationship to assure high level of customer satisfaction.
- This role is NOT a People Manager role, but a Process driven role.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must possess high customer service skills.
- Individual must demonstrate clear business maturity, in appearance, focus, poise and alertness.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working alone within a customer environment dealing day to day with customer end users.
- Comfortable working with limited direct supervision.
- Outgoing individual and well organized.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a highly multi-tasking environment.
- Capable of moving equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in straightforward, concise fashion in both verbal and written format.
TEAM BUILDING:
- Able to work effectively and cooperatively with customers, remote team members and managers.
- Demonstrated understanding of the diversity of individuals they will work with and how they resolve conflict created by individual differences.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
- Experience in interfacing with Customers and resolving customer problems.
- Demonstrated ability to a systematic approach to problem solving through analysis of the problem and evaluation of alternative solutions.
- Ability to analyze data sets to provide reporting or analyze issues and opportunities.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of printer hardware, maintenance, network management, and output analysis.
- Advanced MS Excel Skills (Vlookup / Pivots / Formulas).
- Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of technology associated with computer and print environments.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Operations Manager
Target STEM-designated employers first
Companies with existing STEM OPT infrastructure process your work authorization faster and with fewer complications. Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions for operations roles, which signals they understand visa timelines and are comfortable sponsoring international hires.
Frame your degree as operationally relevant
Technical Operations Manager roles require a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. When applying, explicitly connect your academic background to the operational systems you will manage so employers see the specialty occupation requirement is clearly met.
Apply before your OPT end date, not after
H-1B petitions must be filed while you are in valid status. Give employers at least six months of runway before your OPT expires. Starting the conversation early signals professionalism and gives legal counsel enough time to prepare your petition without rushing.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Hiring managers sponsoring operations managers want evidence you can coordinate engineering, logistics, and vendor teams simultaneously. Concrete examples from internships or projects that show you managing competing priorities make sponsorship easier for employers to justify internally.
Ask about sponsorship directly in early conversations
Raising visa sponsorship late in the process wastes everyone's time. Confirm the employer sponsors OPT and H-1B during the first recruiter call. Most companies willing to sponsor will say so upfront, and those who cannot will save you weeks of effort.
Get your OPT STEM extension paperwork ready in advance
STEM OPT extensions require a formal training plan and employer attestation on Form I-983. Prepare this documentation before you need it. Employers unfamiliar with the process will appreciate you arriving with the forms already understood and ready to complete together.
Technical Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Operations Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, yes. Technical Operations Manager positions typically fall under engineering, computer science, or information technology degree categories that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization. Your degree must appear on the STEM designated degree program list published by ICE, and your employer must enroll in E-Verify.
How do I find Technical Operations Manager jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, so you can search Technical Operations Manager openings without wasting time on companies that do not sponsor. This is faster than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that sponsorship is unavailable.
Can I start a Technical Operations Manager job before my H-1B is approved?
Yes, if your OPT is still valid you can work while your H-1B petition is pending. If your OPT expires before October 1 but your employer filed your H-1B cap-subject petition by April 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30, keeping you continuously employment-authorized without a gap.
What makes Technical Operations Manager roles strong candidates for H-1B sponsorship?
The role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain management, or a closely related technical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B petitions. Employers in manufacturing, software, and logistics have a well-established track record of sponsoring this job title successfully.
How should I explain my OPT status to a potential employer during interviews?
Be straightforward. Explain that you are currently authorized to work on F-1 OPT, that your authorization is valid for a specific period, and that you will need H-1B sponsorship to continue working long term. Emphasize your STEM OPT eligibility if applicable, since it extends your runway and reduces urgency for the employer in the near term.