Technical Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage key risk areas and corresponding stakeholders to ensure safe model deployment.
• Track existing and future mitigations for all major product and model deployments.
• Standardize the lifecycle of risk assessment, including setting safety bars and consolidating inputs from research, product, engineering, legal, and policy teams.
• Oversee pre-launch safety reviews and manage launch calendars with key partners.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for safety work, including metrics, evaluations, and progress tracking.
• Assist in publishing and open-sourcing safety learnings, standards, datasets, and benchmarks.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a hard science (PhD preferred) or a demonstrated track record of engineering expertise.
• Proven track record of delivering high-profile, complex technical projects under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in designing and implementing simple, scalable processes to solve complex problems.
• Strong knowledge of content integrity and moderation, including industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and a deep commitment to AGI safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $257K – $445K plus equity and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents) and caregiver leave.
• Flexible PTO and multiple paid company office closures.
• Daily meals in the office and mental health/wellness support.
• Annual learning and development stipend.

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of AI capabilities and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products, keeping safety and human needs at our core.