OpenAI
Technical Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
$257K–$445K
San Francisco · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 6, 2026
- Education
- Advanced degree in a hard science, or a demonstrated track record of engineering expertise.
About the job
Coordinates safety governance and deployment readiness for OpenAI models by managing risks, mitigations, reviews, and cross-functional safety work.
What you'll do
- Manage deployment risk areas, stakeholders, and mitigation tracking across products and models.
- Standardize and manage safety assessments, safety bars, and pre-launch reviews; coordinate post-launch follow-up.
- Document safety metrics, evaluations, and progress, and share safety practices with partners and the public.
What they ask for
- Extensive track record delivering high-profile, complex technical projects against tight deadlines.
- Technical aptitude and experience partnering with engineering and fundamental research teams.
- Expertise designing and implementing scalable processes to solve complex problems.
- Strong knowledge of content integrity and moderation, including industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in a hard science; PhD is advantageous.
- Demonstrated track record of engineering expertise.
Pay
$257K – $445K (base salary)
Tools
ChatGPT, API
AI focus
Coordinates safety research, mitigations, risk monitoring, and qualification of AI models for safe deployment.
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