Global Mobility Strategist, M&A & Expansion

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a senior global mobility and immigration leader in San Francisco to shape U.S. permanent residence strategy, M&A, and global expansion.

This individual-contributor role requires translating legal and operational complexity into practical programs and durable controls across Legal, Corporate Development, Recruiting, People, and Finance. You will build scalable playbooks, dashboards, and governance models, and lead cross-functional initiatives with influence and precise,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate immigration, global mobility, or related program management.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration, including PERM, I-140, adjustment of status, and major nonimmigrant visa categories.
• Built or improved a complex immigration or mobility program in a fast-growing, multinational environment.
• Experience supporting M&A, restructurings, entity changes, or new-market entry.
• Translate technical requirements into practical policies, workflows, and guidance.
• Lead complex cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders.
• Use data and automation to improve compliance and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Set the roadmap, governance, and operating model for global mobility initiatives.
• Lead the U.S. permanent residence strategy, including PERM planning and compliance.
• Own immigration/mobility workstreams for M&A, restructurings, and new-market entry.
• Steer global expansion strategy, ensuring work authorization and compliance internationally.
• Build playbooks, risk assessments, and change-management plans.
• Partner with Legal, Corporate Development, Recruiting, People, and Finance stakeholders.
• Establish dashboards and program-health measures for compliance, cost, and quality.
• Manage external counsel and vendors with clear SLAs and budgets.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to improve case handling and communications.

Skills

Immigration/Mobility exp

US employment immigration

M&A & integration

Policy development

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven compliance

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a senior global mobility and immigration leader in San Francisco to shape U.S. permanent residence strategy, M&A, and global expansion.

This individual-contributor role requires translating legal and operational complexity into practical programs and durable controls across Legal, Corporate Development, Recruiting, People, and Finance. You will build scalable playbooks, dashboards, and governance models, and lead cross-functional initiatives with influence and precise,