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Technology Consultant roles at E-Verify-enrolled firms qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization to build your U.S. consulting career. Eligible degrees span computer science, information systems, engineering, and related STEM CIP codes recognized by USCIS.
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Philadelphia, PA
Who We Are:
Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving client’s complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.
Who You Are:
As a Business Technology Consultant, you will be at the core of understanding and responding to our clients' technology challenges. You will be working with clients to understand the impact of emerging technology trends on their Business and Operating Models. You will be helping the executive leadership teams of major telecommunications firms in shaping their organization’s technology strategy, technology landscape and improving the capabilities and ways of working of their IT and Business Functions. You will draw on the collective experience of Excelacom globally to help shape technology transformation journeys for our clients and will get involved in delivering this technology change to drive value in our client’s business.
As a Consultant, you’ll contribute to client engagements by delivering insights, building deliverables, and leading workstreams. You’ll be expected to bring strong analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset to solve client problems and drive transformation.
Role and Responsibilities:
You may work on various projects throughout your career with Excelacom. The roles and responsibilities noted below pertain to the specific role listed above.
- Decompose key business problems to identify value areas and structure and implement complex technology solutions for the client.
- Create innovative and differentiated offerings, staying relevant and in sync with market demand and technology evolution.
- Deliver advisory services to Senior Management and above in support of technology-enabled business changes.
- Manage and Deliver technology projects including application development, integration, data migration, testing, etc. for IT organizations.
- Meet with client staff on a daily basis to understand key issues with how they operate today and identify opportunities for improvement in their operations and technology landscape.
- Leverage Excelacom’s domestic and international assets and expertise to bring new ideas to clients.
- Support the development of improved capabilities in clients across business processes, people and technology.
- Develop business cases and implementation roadmaps to support investment decisions.
- Provide project management and change management support on large- or small-scale transformation projects.
- Identify and qualify additional business opportunities.
- Prepare solutions and proposals and present to clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field
- Prior consulting experience –in an agile environment – with a leading strategy firm, consulting practice, or consulting technology firm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Highly collaborative, team-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead project working groups and possesses strong facilitation and data gathering skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical personnel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Telecommunications, Media, or Cable is highly preferred
- Past success in generating new business with existing clients
- Good time management skills
- Open to travel
EEO Statement:
Excelacom, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Any decision affecting employment, compensation, promotion, or transfer will be based solely on personal qualifications and merit, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions or any other factor protected under applicable law.
Business Technology Consultant – Telecom & Media
Philadelphia, PA
Who We Are:
Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving client’s complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.
Who You Are:
As a Business Technology Consultant, you will be at the core of understanding and responding to our clients' technology challenges. You will be working with clients to understand the impact of emerging technology trends on their Business and Operating Models. You will be helping the executive leadership teams of major telecommunications firms in shaping their organization’s technology strategy, technology landscape and improving the capabilities and ways of working of their IT and Business Functions. You will draw on the collective experience of Excelacom globally to help shape technology transformation journeys for our clients and will get involved in delivering this technology change to drive value in our client’s business.
As a Consultant, you’ll contribute to client engagements by delivering insights, building deliverables, and leading workstreams. You’ll be expected to bring strong analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset to solve client problems and drive transformation.
Role and Responsibilities:
You may work on various projects throughout your career with Excelacom. The roles and responsibilities noted below pertain to the specific role listed above.
- Decompose key business problems to identify value areas and structure and implement complex technology solutions for the client.
- Create innovative and differentiated offerings, staying relevant and in sync with market demand and technology evolution.
- Deliver advisory services to Senior Management and above in support of technology-enabled business changes.
- Manage and Deliver technology projects including application development, integration, data migration, testing, etc. for IT organizations.
- Meet with client staff on a daily basis to understand key issues with how they operate today and identify opportunities for improvement in their operations and technology landscape.
- Leverage Excelacom’s domestic and international assets and expertise to bring new ideas to clients.
- Support the development of improved capabilities in clients across business processes, people and technology.
- Develop business cases and implementation roadmaps to support investment decisions.
- Provide project management and change management support on large- or small-scale transformation projects.
- Identify and qualify additional business opportunities.
- Prepare solutions and proposals and present to clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field
- Prior consulting experience –in an agile environment – with a leading strategy firm, consulting practice, or consulting technology firm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Highly collaborative, team-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead project working groups and possesses strong facilitation and data gathering skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical personnel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Telecommunications, Media, or Cable is highly preferred
- Past success in generating new business with existing clients
- Good time management skills
- Open to travel
EEO Statement:
Excelacom, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Any decision affecting employment, compensation, promotion, or transfer will be based solely on personal qualifications and merit, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions or any other factor protected under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technology Consultant
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Cross-check your degree against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Information systems, computer science, and engineering management degrees qualify, but business-adjacent programs sometimes don't, confirm your exact CIP code with your DSO first.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Your STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, no exceptions. Use Migrate Mate to search Technology Consultant roles filtered to verified E-Verify employers, cutting out firms that can't legally support your extension from the start.
Target consulting firms with prior LCA filings
Consulting firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for technology roles already understand prevailing wage obligations and visa workflows. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify firms with active LCA filings in your target metro area and job category.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign the I-983 training plan outlining how the Technology Consultant role relates to your STEM degree. Submit it to your DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Ask recruiters about cap-gap coverage during offer negotiation
If your employer plans to sponsor H-1B after STEM OPT, confirm they'll file during the March registration window. A timely H-1B petition automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 under cap-gap rules, which affects your start date negotiations.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wage levels
Technology Consultant roles span multiple wage levels under DOL classifications. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the threshold your future H-1B will require.
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Find Technology Consultant JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Technology Consultant positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under a USCIS-recognized STEM CIP code and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Common qualifying degrees include computer science, information systems, engineering, and management information systems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before signing an offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify and request their E-Verify company ID or a screenshot of their enrollment status. You can also ask your DSO to help verify enrollment. STEM OPT regulations prohibit working for any employer not actively enrolled in E-Verify, so confirm this before your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Technology Consultant position?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe how the Technology Consultant role directly relates to your STEM degree, identify learning objectives, specify supervision arrangements, and explain how the position advances your practical skills. Your employer's HR or immigration team completes most of the form, but you sign it alongside your DSO. Keep a copy, as USCIS may request it during any audit.
Can cap-gap coverage protect me if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
Cap-gap automatically extends your F-1 work authorization if your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery. The extension runs through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the petition isn't filed or isn't selected, cap-gap doesn't apply, so discuss your employer's H-1B filing timeline with them well before your STEM OPT expires.
Where can I find Technology Consultant jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Technology Consultant roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on firms already set up to support your STEM OPT extension. Filtering by employer verification status upfront saves significant time compared to discovering eligibility gaps after an offer is extended.
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