About the job
About Our Team
The Alignment team at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring our AI systems are capable of recursive self-improvement while consistently aligning with human intents in complex real-world scenarios. We focus on developing AI that avoids catastrophic outcomes, remains controllable, auditable, and fundamentally aligned with human values as our technological capabilities grow.
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to enhance OpenAI’s alignment and safety initiatives through effective program execution, relationship management, and operational leadership. This role involves close collaboration with alignment leadership to manage key external programs and partnerships, streamline coordination among collaborators, and address ongoing operational needs in a dynamic research environment.
This position is based in San Francisco, CA, following a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week. We also provide relocation assistance for new hires.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage logistics and execution for alignment-related events, coordinating with researchers, external participants, and internal stakeholders.
Act as the operational liaison for third-party collaborations, overseeing program management, contract coordination, follow-up, and cross-functional tracking.
Foster and oversee external collaborations within the alignment ecosystem, including research partnerships related to misalignment or shared infrastructure initiatives.
Assist in recruiting for alignment ecosystem roles by sourcing, mapping, and engaging with trusted candidates and communities.
Serve as the Program Manager counterpart for the Alignment blog, facilitating publishing operations, editorial coordination, and drafting support as needed.
Support compute management processes for the team, ensuring consistent coordination, tracking, and operational follow-up.
If the pilot program succeeds, oversee the Safety Fellows program from start to finish, including the selection process, participant support, programming, and operational management.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Possess 4+ years of experience in program management, operations, partnerships, or related fields within research, policy, or technical environments.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen ability to work in fast-paced environments.
Show strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork.
