Program Manager, Critical Harm Operations (Fully Remote)

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

• We are looking for a Program Manager to build durable operating systems for OpenAI's safety operations.
• The role will move across Critical Harm priorities as needs evolve.

Responsibilities:

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

Who You Are:

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

OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. It pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities while prioritizing safety and human needs, fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and equal opportunity.