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Technology Project Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering management. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization while you pursue H-1B visa sponsorship through an employer.
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At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You’ll Do
Are you a customer-focused technology professional who thrives on solving complex technical issues, supporting end users, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment?
As a Technology Support Analyst II, you will play a critical role in keeping employees connected, productive, and supported through reliable desktop, laptop, mobile, and conference technology services. Working across a modern technology environment, you'll troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, support collaboration tools, assist with conference and event technology, and partner with technical teams to ensure a seamless user experience.
This role is ideal for a driven problem solver who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. The position requires full-time, on-site support and participation in firm-wide maintenance activities, including occasional overtime during technology deployments and maintenance windows.
- Provide End-User Support: Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade desktop and laptop hardware, software, and related technologies.
- Resolve Technical Issues: Assess user-reported problems, apply effective troubleshooting methodologies, and drive issues to resolution through direct support or appropriate escalation.
- Support Microsoft Technologies: Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft 365 (M365), OneDrive, and other business-critical applications.
- Manage Remote Access Solutions: Support remote computing environments, including Citrix XenDesktop and secure connectivity tools.
- Support Mobile Technology: Configure and troubleshoot Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads.
- Assist with Network Connectivity: Troubleshoot wired and wireless network-related issues affecting user productivity.
- Support Voice Technologies: Provide assistance with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems and related communication technologies.
- Own and Manage Service Requests: Accurately document incidents, service requests, and resolutions using ServiceNow while following ticket ownership and service delivery standards.
- Create and Maintain Documentation: Document solutions, procedures, best practices, and technical discoveries to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with technical teams and colleagues to resolve complex issues and improve support processes.
- Support Conference & Meeting Technology: Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain audio, video, and presentation technologies in conference rooms and event spaces.
- Enable Hybrid Collaboration: Configure and support Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams meetings, events, and remote collaboration experiences.
- Manage Audiovisual Equipment: Set up projectors, screens, microphones, speakerphones, sound systems, and video conferencing equipment.
- Support Conference Center Operations: Assist with the day-to-day technology needs of conference rooms and event spaces to ensure successful meetings and presentations.
- Participate in Technology Rollouts: Follow established procedures, quality controls, and project checklists while supporting technology deployments and upgrades.
- Provide On-Call Support: Participate in maintenance windows, on-call rotations, and occasional after-hours support as business needs require.
What You’ll Bring
- Education & Certifications: Degree, diploma, or technical qualification in Computer Science or a related field preferred. CompTIA A+ and/or Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
- Relevant Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience supporting end-user technology in a professional services environment; law firm experience is a plus.
- Desktop Support Expertise: Strong knowledge of desktop computing environments, hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and peripheral devices.
- Microsoft Technology Skills: Experience supporting Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft Authenticator, and Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication solutions.
- Endpoint & Device Management: Experience supporting Mobile Device Management (MDM), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), encryption technologies, and endpoint security tools.
- Service Management Knowledge: Familiarity with ticketing platforms, particularly ServiceNow, and a strong commitment to process-driven support.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Customer-Focused Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering a positive, professional support experience.
- Research & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and the initiative to research solutions using internal and external resources.
- Adaptability & Teamwork: Ability to manage competing priorities, remain flexible in high-pressure situations, and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding technology support, solving complex problems, and helping professionals stay productive, we’d love to hear from you for this Technology Support Analyst I opportunity!
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You’ll Do
Are you a customer-focused technology professional who thrives on solving complex technical issues, supporting end users, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment?
As a Technology Support Analyst II, you will play a critical role in keeping employees connected, productive, and supported through reliable desktop, laptop, mobile, and conference technology services. Working across a modern technology environment, you'll troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, support collaboration tools, assist with conference and event technology, and partner with technical teams to ensure a seamless user experience.
This role is ideal for a driven problem solver who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. The position requires full-time, on-site support and participation in firm-wide maintenance activities, including occasional overtime during technology deployments and maintenance windows.
- Provide End-User Support: Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade desktop and laptop hardware, software, and related technologies.
- Resolve Technical Issues: Assess user-reported problems, apply effective troubleshooting methodologies, and drive issues to resolution through direct support or appropriate escalation.
- Support Microsoft Technologies: Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft 365 (M365), OneDrive, and other business-critical applications.
- Manage Remote Access Solutions: Support remote computing environments, including Citrix XenDesktop and secure connectivity tools.
- Support Mobile Technology: Configure and troubleshoot Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads.
- Assist with Network Connectivity: Troubleshoot wired and wireless network-related issues affecting user productivity.
- Support Voice Technologies: Provide assistance with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems and related communication technologies.
- Own and Manage Service Requests: Accurately document incidents, service requests, and resolutions using ServiceNow while following ticket ownership and service delivery standards.
- Create and Maintain Documentation: Document solutions, procedures, best practices, and technical discoveries to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with technical teams and colleagues to resolve complex issues and improve support processes.
- Support Conference & Meeting Technology: Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain audio, video, and presentation technologies in conference rooms and event spaces.
- Enable Hybrid Collaboration: Configure and support Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams meetings, events, and remote collaboration experiences.
- Manage Audiovisual Equipment: Set up projectors, screens, microphones, speakerphones, sound systems, and video conferencing equipment.
- Support Conference Center Operations: Assist with the day-to-day technology needs of conference rooms and event spaces to ensure successful meetings and presentations.
- Participate in Technology Rollouts: Follow established procedures, quality controls, and project checklists while supporting technology deployments and upgrades.
- Provide On-Call Support: Participate in maintenance windows, on-call rotations, and occasional after-hours support as business needs require.
What You’ll Bring
- Education & Certifications: Degree, diploma, or technical qualification in Computer Science or a related field preferred. CompTIA A+ and/or Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
- Relevant Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience supporting end-user technology in a professional services environment; law firm experience is a plus.
- Desktop Support Expertise: Strong knowledge of desktop computing environments, hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and peripheral devices.
- Microsoft Technology Skills: Experience supporting Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft Authenticator, and Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication solutions.
- Endpoint & Device Management: Experience supporting Mobile Device Management (MDM), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), encryption technologies, and endpoint security tools.
- Service Management Knowledge: Familiarity with ticketing platforms, particularly ServiceNow, and a strong commitment to process-driven support.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Customer-Focused Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering a positive, professional support experience.
- Research & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and the initiative to research solutions using internal and external resources.
- Adaptability & Teamwork: Ability to manage competing priorities, remain flexible in high-pressure situations, and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding technology support, solving complex problems, and helping professionals stay productive, we’d love to hear from you for this Technology Support Analyst I opportunity!
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technology Project Manager
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify a company's sponsorship track record before investing time in their application process.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Technology Project Manager roles typically qualify under CIP codes for computer science, information technology, or engineering. Verify your specific degree program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before accepting an offer.
Frame your PMP or Agile credentials prominently
Certifications like PMP, CSM, or SAFe directly address employer concerns about hiring someone on OPT. They signal professional credibility and reduce perceived risk, making sponsorship conversations easier to initiate during offer negotiations.
Address OPT early in the interview process
Raise your work authorization status before the final round, not after an offer. Explaining your 36-month STEM OPT timeline and H-1B eligibility proactively prevents late-stage rejections from employers unfamiliar with the process.
Emphasize cross-functional scope in your application materials
Employers sponsoring visas need to justify the role as a specialty occupation. Highlighting technical complexity, budget ownership, and cross-functional leadership in your resume strengthens the specialty occupation case for your future H-1B petition.
Prioritize tech companies and consultancies over generalist employers
Technology firms, management consultancies, and IT service companies sponsor OPT and H-1B workers far more often than general industry employers. Concentrating your search on these sectors meaningfully improves your odds of finding a sponsoring role.
Technology Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Project Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or industrial engineering, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months of OPT. The role itself does not need to be classified as STEM, but your employer must be E-Verify enrolled.
Can a Technology Project Manager role support an H-1B petition?
Yes, provided the role is structured as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Technology Project Manager positions that involve technical scope management, software development lifecycles, or systems architecture are routinely approved. Roles framed as general management without a technical degree requirement are harder to support. Employers with prior H-1B filing experience in this category are your best targets.
How much time do I realistically have on OPT to secure H-1B sponsorship?
With a STEM-eligible degree, you have up to 36 months total: 12 months of standard OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension. The H-1B lottery runs once per year with a registration window in March. That gives you two to three lottery attempts depending on when your OPT starts, which is enough runway to build a strong sponsorship case with the right employer.
Where can I find Technology Project Manager jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor work visas. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on Technology Project Manager openings at companies with verified sponsorship histories, so you're not wasting applications on employers who will decline at the offer stage.
What happens to my OPT if my project manager contract ends between projects?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative unemployment buffer of 90 days, or 150 days if you've activated your STEM extension. If your contract ends, that clock starts immediately. You should report any gap to your DSO and begin your next job search right away. Gaps longer than the allowed period result in loss of OPT status, so proactive planning between contract engagements is essential.