Strategic Launch Programs Manager

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Launch Program Manager to turn product ambitions into coordinated company-wide launch moments. You’ll partner with product teams to understand roadmaps and readiness, and drive alignment across marketing, comms, events, and other partners for high‑quality execution.

This role requires exceptional ability to align diverse functions, translate requirements into clear plans, and communicate at both tactical and strategic levels.

Qualifications

• Ability to align diverse functions and stakeholders.
• Translate product requirements and roadmaps into actionable launch plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across executive and team levels.
• Experience guiding complex programs in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort navigating large, multi-team organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product teams to understand requirements and roadmaps, translating them into launch plans and timelines.
• Drive cross-functional planning across marketing, comms, events, and operations for cohesive launches.
• Serve as the central communications hub with regular updates and structured rhythms.
• Anticipate launch risks and surface tradeoffs to leadership early.
• Build and evolve launch frameworks, rhythms, and processes to scale execution.
• Represent the launch program in senior stakeholder forums to shape strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder alignment

Translate product roadmaps

Clear communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

OpenAI in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Launch Program Manager to turn product ambitions into coordinated company-wide launch moments. You’ll partner with product teams to understand roadmaps and readiness, and drive alignment across marketing, comms, events, and other partners for high‑quality execution.

This role requires exceptional ability to align diverse functions, translate requirements into clear plans, and communicate at both tactical and strategic levels.