OpenAI
Supply Chain Operations Program Manager, AI Infrastructure
$177K–$285K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or equivalent.
About the job
Leads operational readiness and execution for AI infrastructure hardware introductions and production ramps, coordinating internal teams and manufacturing partners to deliver scalable programs on schedule, quality, and cost.
What you'll do
- Own NPI readiness and transition to mass production, from early bring-up through sustained production.
- Coordinate cross-functional execution, risk management, build readiness, and factory/deployment ramp readiness.
- Establish operational systems and repeatable processes, and drive accountability with contract manufacturers, OEMs, and integrators.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or equivalent within hardware development, manufacturing, or supply chain domains.
- Track record leading complex hardware NPI programs end-to-end, from early bring-up through production ramp.
- Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain fundamentals, including BOM management, ECO/MCO processes, build readiness, factory test, quality controls, and material planning.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive decisions in ambiguous, time-compressed environments.
Nice to have
- Experience in hyperscale datacenter or large-scale infrastructure environments.
- Experience supporting PLM processes and familiarity with ERP systems.
Pay
$177K – $285K USD base salary
Tools
PLM, ERP
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