Vendor Security TPM: Lead Secure Vendor Programs

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Vendor Security Technical Program Manager to independently lead vendor-security engagements, assess data flows and access, and develop practical security treatments. You will work with Legal, Procurement, and vendor teams to ensure robust safeguards while building reusable patterns and workflows.

This role emphasizes independent judgment and practical delivery of secure vendor solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading vendor-security engagements.
• Ability to assess architectures, controls, and data flows.
• Ability to translate security findings into practical actions.
• Experience with Legal, Procurement, and vendor terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor-security engagements from scoping to reassessment and governance.
• Map vendor use cases, data flows, access, and supply-chain dependencies.
• Develop practical security treatments and drive implementation with owners.

Skills

Vendor security

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Security risk assessment

AI-assisted tools

Stakeholder management

Tools

Codex

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Vendor Security Technical Program Manager to independently lead vendor-security engagements, assess data flows and access, and develop practical security treatments. You will work with Legal, Procurement, and vendor teams to ensure robust safeguards while building reusable patterns and workflows.

This role emphasizes independent judgment and practical delivery of secure vendor solutions.