Technical Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Details

The Strategic Initiatives & Operations team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to streamline processes involving safety governance and the integration of safety research and mitigations into ChatGPT, the API, and frontier models. The role drives the safe deployment of new models by synthesizing inputs from research, product, engineering, legal, and policy stakeholders and ensuring risks are monitored, mitigated, or resolved.

The role is based in San Francisco, California, and follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage key risk areas and corresponding stakeholders.
• Track existing and future mitigations for every major product and model deployment.
• Standardize the lifecycle of risk assessment, including setting safety bars, consolidating stakeholder input, conducting pre-launch safety reviews, and managing post-launch follow-up.
• Manage pre-launch safety reviews.
• Share launch calendars, safety practices, and evaluations with key partners, including Microsoft.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for safety work, including metrics, evaluations, and progress tracking across multiple OpenAI teams.
• Help publish and open-source safety learnings, standards, datasets, and benchmarks.
• Track safety research progress and risk tables.
• Oversee the quality of human data campaigns.
• Create and execute a compute roadmap to ensure team priorities are appropriately resourced.
• Ensure models are qualified for safe deployment.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in a hard science; a PhD is advantageous, or a demonstrated track record of engineering expertise.
• An extensive record of successfully delivering high-profile, complex technical projects against tight deadlines.
• Technical aptitude and experience partnering effectively with engineering and fundamental research teams.
• Expertise in designing and implementing simple, scalable processes to solve complex problems.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of content integrity and moderation, including industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to AGI safety.

Benefits

• Equity, performance-related bonuses for eligible employees, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid sick or safe time.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.
• Additional benefits may include charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable law.