Security M&A Program Lead: Integrations & Readiness

OpenAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional Security and IT M&A initiatives from diligence through Day 1 readiness and ongoing integration. You will coordinate with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Security, and infrastructure teams to align priorities, define ownership, and accelerate smooth transitions while safeguarding sensitive information.

The role emphasizes structured governance, scalable playbooks, and AI-driven automation to reduce manual work and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs in security, IT, privacy, or related technical domains.
• Proven track record partnering with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Experience driving programs from diligence through Day 1 readiness and integration.
• Ability to design durable programs, ownership models, and scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Own Security & IT M&A programs across OpenAI, driving diligence, scoping, planning and integration.
• Partner with Corporate Development, IT, Infrastructure, Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC and other teams to align requirements and ownership.
• Identify dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks; implement mitigations and improved handoffs.
• Establish durable program goals, intake paths, playbooks, onboarding checklists, and handoff standards.
• Apply AI/automation to organize information, surface gaps, and reduce manual effort while protecting sensitive data.
• Provide program visibility across deals, risks, milestones, and dependencies; measure readiness and outcomes.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and executive audiences; drive cross-functional execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Security/IT knowledge

M&A experience

AI/automation

Stakeholder management

Job description

OpenAI seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional Security and IT M&A initiatives from diligence through Day 1 readiness and ongoing integration. You will coordinate with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Security, and infrastructure teams to align priorities, define ownership, and accelerate smooth transitions while safeguarding sensitive information.

The role emphasizes structured governance, scalable playbooks, and AI-driven automation to reduce manual work and improve outcomes.