OPT Technical Project Manager Jobs
Technical Project Manager jobs on OPT require employers comfortable sponsoring H-1B visa after your authorization period ends. Most TPM roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, making them strong candidates for H-1B sponsorship. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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The Technical Project Manager drives projects that deliver rich decisioning, analytical, fraud detection, and identity solutions. This is an opportunity to join a group of accomplished project managers who create solutions for the top financial institutions in North America. As the Project Manager, you will help implement high impact software solutions for North America's Financial Services and Data (FSD) Delivery organization. You will guide the planning and coordination of the daily activities with partners across the organization. Not only will you require a deep product knowledge of North America FSD's products, but you will provide professional client consulting. Our clients range on a wide scale of technical proficiencies. Speaking to our client's technical level is a necessary skill. The project implementation requires managing subject matter experts and priorities.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Process Improvement. You will work as a remote employee, or hybrid based on proximity to an Experian office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform as technical project manager on small to large client project implementations that can exceed twelve months in duration or having budget (revenue) impact on the department
- This role as a delivery expert will lead a project team (across multiple organizations) to oversee the success of our client implementation.
- Manage work with multiple delivery teams working across organizational boundaries to define roadmaps and program interdependencies using Agile methodology
- Provide task assignments, work direction and guidance to the project team to achieve quality results.
- Lead tech-enabled projects and manage daily operations of department, including analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Be a bridge between delivery, engineering, product and Sales recommending insightful solutions.
- You will work with clients and representing Experian in client meetings by performing executive status reporting readouts on change management, current state assessments, future state roadmaps, implementation strategy.
- Move fluidly from the big picture to details. Help the delivery and engineering teams to deliver complex and strategic phases. Resolve communication challenges. Develop relationships with partners at all levels. Build trust across the organization.
- Build artifacts and templates, participate on process improvement projects and develop best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years functional experience, and 3+ years supervisory experience.
- We require experience as a Project Manager, and encourage PMP certification.
- Experience leading large-scale technology modernization projects, using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, and understanding of architecture-level solutions, with the ability to recommend technical alternatives.
- Experience guiding end-to-end program delivery across the SDLC, managing projects and priorities using project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and advanced execution discipline.
- Experience partnering across the business and advising partners (including Financial Institutions), facilitating executive reporting and steering committees, and aligning diverse teams.
- Domestic travel occasionally, though you will accomplish most work using remote enablement technologies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/
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INTRODUCTION
The Technical Project Manager drives projects that deliver rich decisioning, analytical, fraud detection, and identity solutions. This is an opportunity to join a group of accomplished project managers who create solutions for the top financial institutions in North America. As the Project Manager, you will help implement high impact software solutions for North America's Financial Services and Data (FSD) Delivery organization. You will guide the planning and coordination of the daily activities with partners across the organization. Not only will you require a deep product knowledge of North America FSD's products, but you will provide professional client consulting. Our clients range on a wide scale of technical proficiencies. Speaking to our client's technical level is a necessary skill. The project implementation requires managing subject matter experts and priorities.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Process Improvement. You will work as a remote employee, or hybrid based on proximity to an Experian office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform as technical project manager on small to large client project implementations that can exceed twelve months in duration or having budget (revenue) impact on the department
- This role as a delivery expert will lead a project team (across multiple organizations) to oversee the success of our client implementation.
- Manage work with multiple delivery teams working across organizational boundaries to define roadmaps and program interdependencies using Agile methodology
- Provide task assignments, work direction and guidance to the project team to achieve quality results.
- Lead tech-enabled projects and manage daily operations of department, including analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Be a bridge between delivery, engineering, product and Sales recommending insightful solutions.
- You will work with clients and representing Experian in client meetings by performing executive status reporting readouts on change management, current state assessments, future state roadmaps, implementation strategy.
- Move fluidly from the big picture to details. Help the delivery and engineering teams to deliver complex and strategic phases. Resolve communication challenges. Develop relationships with partners at all levels. Build trust across the organization.
- Build artifacts and templates, participate on process improvement projects and develop best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years functional experience, and 3+ years supervisory experience.
- We require experience as a Project Manager, and encourage PMP certification.
- Experience leading large-scale technology modernization projects, using Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, and understanding of architecture-level solutions, with the ability to recommend technical alternatives.
- Experience guiding end-to-end program delivery across the SDLC, managing projects and priorities using project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and advanced execution discipline.
- Experience partnering across the business and advising partners (including Financial Institutions), facilitating executive reporting and steering committees, and aligning diverse teams.
- Domestic travel occasionally, though you will accomplish most work using remote enablement technologies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Project Manager
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have filed H-1B visa petitions for project managers in the past are far more likely to sponsor you. Review Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored similar roles before applying.
Quantify your project outcomes before interviews
TPM roles live and die on results. Prepare specific examples with numbers: budgets managed, timelines compressed, cross-functional teams led. Concrete metrics make you a stronger candidate and justify the sponsorship investment to hiring managers.
Verify your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
A 24-month STEM extension significantly increases your sponsorship window. Degrees in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related STEM fields typically qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles that require long-term commitment.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Don't leave employers guessing about your work authorization. State your OPT status, your authorization end date, and that you'll need H-1B sponsorship. Employers who read past it are genuinely open. Those who aren't would have screened you out anyway.
Pursue PMP or Agile certifications to strengthen your profile
Certifications like PMP, CSM, or SAFe signal commitment and close any gaps employers perceive with international candidates. They also reinforce the specialty occupation argument USCIS requires when an employer files your H-1B petition.
Apply early to account for OPT processing timelines
USCIS takes 3 to 5 months to process OPT applications. Factor that into your job search start date. Missing your program end date because of a late application means a gap in work authorization that most employers won't wait out.
Technical Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Project Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most TPM roles qualify, but the job description matters. USCIS looks for positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as computer science, engineering, or information systems. Generic management roles where any degree suffices are harder to support. Roles tied to technical domains like software development, IT infrastructure, or systems integration are the strongest candidates.
Can I work as a Technical Project Manager on STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a qualifying STEM field and the TPM role relates to that field. You'll also need to work at least 20 hours per week, have a formal training plan submitted by your employer, and report to your DSO every six months. The role must connect meaningfully to your degree, not just be employment in a tech-adjacent company.
How do I find Technical Project Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It filters Technical Project Manager roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not spending time on postings from companies that won't consider OPT or H-1B candidates. Searching a general job board and guessing at sponsorship openness wastes weeks. Targeting pre-filtered listings from the start is a meaningfully better use of your limited OPT window.
What if my TPM job offer comes through after my OPT expires?
If you've filed for an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and your employer requested a timely change of status, you may be covered by cap-gap protection through September 30. If you're not in a cap-gap period, you'd need to leave the U.S. and apply for an H-1B visa abroad before starting work. Timing your job search to secure an offer well before your OPT end date is critical.
Which Technical Project Manager specializations are most likely to get H-1B sponsorship?
TPM roles in software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data engineering have the strongest sponsorship track records based on DOL LCA disclosure data. These specializations map clearly to STEM degrees and satisfy the specialty occupation requirement USCIS applies. General IT project management or business transformation roles are sponsorable too, but require more documentation to establish that a specific technical degree is necessary for the position.