CPU/Storage/PoP-WAN Program Manager

OpenAI

. Lead end-to-end execution of CPU / GPU cluster activation programs across OpenAI’s global infrastructure footprint .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $342,000 - $555,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of CPU / GPU cluster activation programs across OpenAI’s global infrastructure footprint
Drive readiness to convert contracted compute capacity into schedulable production clusters
Own deployment programs for new PoPs, backbone nodes, WAN expansion, and interconnection initiatives
Build integrated schedules spanning procurement, logistics, installation, storage readiness, network turn-up, testing, and production handoff
Coordinate BOM readiness, server delivery, racks, optics, cabling, storage hardware, and vendor milestones
Partner with engineering teams to align compute, storage, and networking dependencies before cluster activation
Manage deployment of storage systems supporting training and inference workloads, including readiness, validation, performance checks, and scaling plans
Coordinate backbone capacity expansion, cross-connects, inter-region pathing, and cloud interconnect readiness with Azure and third-party providers
Lead physical deployment execution including rack-and-stack, hardware bring-up, L1 validation, and site acceptance criteria
Build repeatable deployment playbooks, dashboards, governance cadences, and operating mechanisms for scale
Identify risks early across supply chain, site readiness, technical constraints, and vendor execution, then drive mitigation plans
Communicate milestones, escalations, and capacity forecasts to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in technical program management, infrastructure deployment, network deployment, or data center operations
Strong experience delivering programs involving compute, storage, networking, or large-scale infrastructure systems
Working knowledge of servers, clusters, storage arrays, routers, switches, optics, and structured cabling
Experience owning cross-functional programs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and external vendors
Strong understanding of deployment lifecycles from planning and procurement through production handoff
Ability to reason across physical infrastructure execution and logical systems architecture dependencies
Proven ability to build integrated schedules and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders
Strong executive communication skills with experience managing critical escalations and leadership updates
Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with aggressive timelines and evolving priorities
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and execution instincts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

technical program managementinfrastructure deploymentnetwork deploymentdata center operationsdeployment lifecyclescompute systemsstorage systemsnetworking systemsrisk managementperformance validation

Soft Skills

executive communicationproblem-solvingaccountabilitystakeholder managementanalytical thinkingadaptabilityleadershipcross-functional collaborationmilestone communicationrisk mitigation