Technical Program Manager, Cloud AI Partnerships

OpenAI

Technical Program Manager leading OpenAI model deployments and integrations with strategic cloud partners. Owning roadmaps, launch readiness, and cross-company execution for production AI platforms.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $257,000 - $445,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical program management, particularly in leading complex cloud partner programs and integrating AI/ML models. Capable of driving cross-functional alignment and managing launch readiness while ensuring operational efficiency and transparency.

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Technical Program ManagementCloud Architecture UnderstandingAI/ML Deployment ExperiencePartner-Facing Program LeadershipRisk Management and Sequencing

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Hard Skills

Model DeploymentProduct IntegrationOperational ReadinessInference SystemsDistributed SystemsModel ServingAccelerator-Backed InfrastructureFoundation-Model IntegrationLaunch PlanningCustomer Onboarding

Soft Skills

CommunicationAlignment CreationJudgment on RiskOrganizational SkillsAbility to Operate in Ambiguous Environments

Industry Keywords

Cloud Partner ProgramsCross-Functional WorkOpenAI Mission AlignmentLaunch Follow-ThroughTechnical Roadmaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution for major cloud partner programs spanning model deployment, product integration, operational readiness, launch follow-through, and partner-platform adoption
Own integrated technical roadmaps across OpenAI and partner teams, including milestones, dependencies, risks, resourcing needs, and sequencing
Own launch readiness across cloud partner platforms, including readiness checklists, blocker tracking, joint go/no-go reviews, and post-launch stability follow-through
Act as a primary technical interface to partner engineering organizations, coordinating deployment, capacity, incidents, and open engineering issues
Drive alignment across engineering, infrastructure, product, safety, security, legal, finance, and go-to-market teams
Provide transparent reporting on program status, issues, risks, and decisions required for senior leaders and stakeholders
Convert open issues into prioritized plans with clear owners, workbacks, and closure paths
Build repeatable and efficient development and launch pipelines for OpenAI models on partner platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial technical program management leadership across infrastructure, platform, or large-scale engineering work
Track record of owning complex programs end to end
Experience leading complex partner-facing programs across company boundaries
Understanding of cloud architectures, AI/ML deployment, model serving, and production integration challenges
Direct experience with major cloud or AI platforms, including model integration, launches, and customer onboarding
Familiarity with foundation-model integration, packaging, launch, and operation through partner platforms or marketplaces
Experience with inference systems, model serving, accelerator-backed infrastructure, or distributed systems
Ability to balance strategic priorities with rapid, high-quality execution
Ability to communicate with engineers, executives, and external partners and create alignment without direct authority
Ability to operate in ambiguous, scaling environments and organize complex cross-functional work
Strong judgment on risk, sequencing, target dates, and credible launch plans
Alignment with OpenAI's mission and responsible access to advanced AI systems
Authorization to work in the country where the job is located
Ability to work from the US office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
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)
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
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge
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
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
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities