Program Lead, Critical Harm Safety Operations

OpenAI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI in the United States is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to build durable operating systems for safety operations and to navigate critical harm priorities as needs evolve.

You will lead cross‑functional initiatives from problem framing to implementation, align partners, resolve dependencies, and drive escalations to closure in a fast‑moving research and deployment environment, helping scale safety guarantees with rigorous governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management or related fields.
• Highly organized, sharp, and execution-focused.
• Build trust and align teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational builds from problem to implementation.
• Align cross-functional partners and resolve dependencies.
• Drive escalations and decisions to closure.

Skills

Program management

Job description

OpenAI in the United States is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to build durable operating systems for safety operations and to navigate critical harm priorities as needs evolve.

You will lead cross‑functional initiatives from problem framing to implementation, align partners, resolve dependencies, and drive escalations to closure in a fast‑moving research and deployment environment, helping scale safety guarantees with rigorous governance.