Hardware Operations Technical Program Manager

OpenAI is seeking a Hardware Operations Technical Program Manager to drive execution across the lifecycle of AI infrastructure hardware programs. The role will involve owning cross-functional program execution, developing scalable processes, and partnering with hardware engineering, data center engineering, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, hardware operations, manufacturing operations, infrastructure deployment, or related technical execution roles
• Experience supporting hardware systems at scale, ideally including servers, racks, networking hardware, data center infrastructure, or high-performance compute environments
• Strong understanding of hardware development and deployment lifecycle, including NPI, qualification, manufacturing ramp, logistics, installation, validation, and operational support
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional schedules, dependencies, risks, and executive communications
• Strong technical fluency across hardware systems, rack integration, manufacturing readiness, and infrastructure deployment
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and create scalable execution mechanisms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

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