OpenAI

Program Manager – Policy and Partnerships

OpenAI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $138,000 - $190,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, ensuring clear timelines, ownership, and deliverables across internal teams and external partners.
  • Provide operational support for policymaker and stakeholder engagements in the US and Canada - including briefing materials and logistical support for external meetings, executive visits, and convenings.
  • Maintain an integrated team-wide planning system (campaign calendars, engagement trackers, policy priorities, deliverable timelines).
  • Build and drive operating rhythms (weekly planning, leadership updates, workflows), keeping distributed teams aligned across time zones.
  • Develop and use our AI tools to strengthen team organization and effectiveness.
  • Serve as the operational point person for consultants and vendors.
  • Provide operational and administrative support to the Head of US and Canada Policy and Partnerships.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or similar roles supporting multiple concurrent workstreams in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage across a broad and diverse set of stakeholders (both internal cross-functional teams and external partners) with excellent judgment and discretion.
  • Proficiency with AI tools and strong ability to translate AI capability into practical team workflows.
  • Exceptional organizational skill and attention to detail; comfortable building systems that scale coordination across a complex portfolio.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to synthesize complex policy, regulatory, or stakeholder contexts into clear, actionable outputs (briefing memos, readouts, trackers, leadership updates).
  • Demonstrated interest in the intersection of technology, policy/politics, and external affairs; familiarity with AI policy, emerging technologies, or regulatory frameworks is a plus (not required).
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
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Soft Skills
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