STEM OPT Healthcare Project Manager Jobs
Healthcare Project Manager roles attract STEM OPT students with degrees in health informatics, biomedical engineering, or healthcare management. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total to gain U.S. experience, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your I-983 training plan maps to your degree.
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Your future role at a glance:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
Department: Construction
Schedule: Days | Full-time | 40 hours per week
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- This is an entry-level role designed for a proactive learner, offering a clear path for growth as you master the complexities of large-scale construction project management.
- Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of projects by tracking budgets, schedules, and scopes to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a national framework of policies, procedures, and tools to standardize construction management and facility compliance.
- Monitor ongoing projects for risks and key metrics, while establishing consistent communication schedules to keep stakeholders informed of progress.
- Manage secure project documentation and facilitate training for new hires on internal systems, including eBuilder and design standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required Credential(s):
- Construction Professional obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Healthcare Constructor or Healthcare Construction Certificate accepted.
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Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Healthcare experience would be a plus.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
Department: Construction
Schedule: Days | Full-time | 40 hours per week
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- This is an entry-level role designed for a proactive learner, offering a clear path for growth as you master the complexities of large-scale construction project management.
- Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of projects by tracking budgets, schedules, and scopes to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a national framework of policies, procedures, and tools to standardize construction management and facility compliance.
- Monitor ongoing projects for risks and key metrics, while establishing consistent communication schedules to keep stakeholders informed of progress.
- Manage secure project documentation and facilitate training for new hires on internal systems, including eBuilder and design standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required Credential(s):
- Construction Professional obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Healthcare Constructor or Healthcare Construction Certificate accepted.
-
Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
-
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Healthcare experience would be a plus.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Healthcare Project Manager
Verify your CIP code covers this role
Healthcare Project Manager positions sit under multiple SOC codes depending on the employer. Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the STEM-designated degree list on USCIS to confirm your specific program qualifies before you apply.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your STEM OPT extension is void if your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify. Ask the recruiter for the E-Verify company ID or look up the employer directly through the E-Verify employer search tool before signing anything.
Build an I-983 training plan around PM frameworks
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and the role's training goals. Frame learning objectives around EHR implementation, clinical workflow optimization, or healthcare data governance to satisfy your DSO's review.
Target health systems with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have filed H-1B LCAs through DOL for project management or informatics roles have already cleared the specialty occupation threshold. Use Migrate Mate to filter for those employers and prioritize them in your search.
Negotiate your offer letter before the I-983 is submitted
Your job title, duties, and reporting structure in the offer letter must align with the I-983. Get the final offer in writing before your DSO submits the training plan, or you may need to restart the approval process.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating compensation
Healthcare Project Manager wages vary significantly by metro area and industry segment. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9111 to see the prevailing wage for your target location before comparing offers.
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Find Healthcare Project Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Healthcare Project Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in health informatics, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, or another STEM-designated program, and the role requires applying that technical knowledge, the extension is likely available. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your CIP code to the STEM-designated degree list maintained by USCIS.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Healthcare Project Manager position?
The I-983 must describe how the job provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For a Healthcare Project Manager role, that means documenting goals around health data systems, clinical process improvement, or technology implementation rather than generic management tasks. Your employer signs it, your DSO approves it, and it must be updated every six months.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT extension to be valid?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer who wants to hire a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. If your employer isn't enrolled at the time you start, your extension authorization doesn't apply. Always confirm the employer's E-Verify status before your start date, not after.
How does cap-gap work if I'm a Healthcare Project Manager on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is filed before that expiration, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can keep working in your Healthcare Project Manager role during that gap without any break in status, as long as the H-1B petition remains pending or approved.
How do I find Healthcare Project Manager employers who are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Healthcare Project Manager listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL filing history. That narrows your list to employers who already understand STEM OPT requirements, which reduces the back-and-forth about authorization and speeds up the offer process.
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