Technical Program Manager, Partnership Site Deployment - Stargate at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$285,000 – $355,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent field
Experience managing complicated and complex technical projects
Experience managing large organizations with senior stakeholders
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in construction and project planning within large-scale, multi-project construction programs
Proven experience leading project control teams for general contractors
Strong collaboration skills and a proactive problem-solving approach
Proficiency and fluency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Google Suite
Familiarity with cost control tools such as eBuilder, Procore, or similar platforms
Ability to effectively communicate financial and scheduling details from multiple construction sites to project stakeholders
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills in a highly collaborative environment
Preferred: 10+ years of experience managing project delivery and controls across large data centers

Responsibilities

Drive partner performance—particularly Oracle—to meet critical commercial SLAs, construction schedules, and compute-delivery commitments
Own the partner interface for contract adherence, risk escalation, and executive reporting
De-risk the delivery and deployment of the largest supercomputers ever built
Manage executive internal and external stakeholders
Provide preconstruction support during project approval: establishing benchmarks and structures based on industry best practices
Oversee internal and external project management to ensure successful program delivery
Manage project milestones, executive comms, budgets, coordination, design, and documentation controls
Develop and manage biweekly forecasts and executive readouts
Ensure major project vendors are coordinated, including architects, engineers, suppliers, and construction teams
Manage and update internal- and build- risk registers, evaluating contingencies effectively; coordinate with partner teams for resolution
Lead the project (material, operational, and financial) closeout process
Support programmatic initiatives associated with site readiness such as: delivery and turnover tracking & handover readiness

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Technical Program ManagementData Center DeploymentPartner ManagementContract AdherenceRisk EscalationConstruction TimelinesSLA ManagementSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder ManagementInfrastructure Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Technical Program Manager role?

The salary range is $285K - $355K.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or experience are needed to thrive in this role?

Candidates should have cross-functional understanding of commercial dependencies, build timelines, equipment readiness, and design specifics, along with the mindset to think around corners and de-risk problems. Experience managing executive stakeholders, project milestones, budgets, and vendor coordination is essential.

What is the team like for this position?

The Stargate team sets the core infra strategy for building the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem, collaborating closely with capital partners and interacting with commercial, technical, strategy, and operations teams inside and outside OpenAI.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Program Manager role?

A strong candidate is excited by massive global challenges spanning thousands of stakeholders and motivated by solving complex, interconnected problems, with experience as an ambitious leader in project delivery for data centers or supercomputers.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees