About the job
About Our Team
The People Programs team at OpenAI is integral to fostering an environment where every employee can excel, evolve, and contribute to our vision of making AGI beneficial for all of humanity. This dynamic team is dedicated to crafting and implementing human-centric strategies and programs that align with our rapid growth, distinctive culture, and innovation-driven ethos.
Our Coaching, Learning & Development team oversees a variety of initiatives, including onboarding for new hires, manager development, and the learning systems utilized throughout OpenAI.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Manager Development Specialist to enhance our manager development programming and coaching through exceptional program management and logistical coordination at OpenAI.
This position will oversee the comprehensive operations and systems that ensure the efficient, scalable delivery of manager development programs. The role encompasses both virtual and in-person initiatives, management of learning systems and data, and the scaling of impact through coaching operations, facilitation support, and resources tailored for managers. Collaboration with Learning & Development, HR Business Partners, Workplace, and external partners will be crucial.
Your Responsibilities:
- Program Operations and Facilitation: Spearhead the daily logistics for manager development programs, including scheduling, communications, stakeholder coordination, and seamless execution across both virtual and in-person formats; regularly lead live sessions.
- Systems & Data: Oversee program setup, enrollment, and tracking within our Learning Management System (Sana) to ensure accurate measurement, reporting, and scalable delivery of learning initiatives.
- Instructional Design: Collaborate in the design and enhancement of manager development programs using adult learning principles to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
- Coaching Operations: Supervise the intake, onboarding, scheduling, and tracking of coaching participants, cohorts, and timelines in partnership with HR Business Partners, leadership, and external coaching providers.
- Learning Content & Enablement: Develop, maintain, and broaden access to resources for managers—including asynchronous training, job aids, templates, toolkits, and intranet content—to reinforce learning beyond live sessions.
- Team Support: Provide ad hoc program, facilitation, and operational assistance to the team as needed.

