Director of Events Management

OpenAI

. Lead the event management arm of the Global Events & Experiences team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $272,000 - $302,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event management, leading diverse portfolios and teams while ensuring operational excellence and audience-centered experiences. Proven ability to communicate effectively across functions and manage agency relationships to achieve strategic event goals.

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Event ManagementTeam LeadershipAgency Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationBudget Tracking

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Hard Skills

Event OperationsProject PlanningPerformance ManagementAudience Insights AnalysisEvent Brand Development

Soft Skills

CoachingClear CommunicationSound JudgmentCuriosityStorytelling

Tools & Technologies

Event Management ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Global EventsExecutive GatheringsPolicy EngagementsMedia EngagementsHospitality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the event management arm of the Global Events & Experiences team
Oversee a diverse portfolio including flagship conferences, developer programs, executive gatherings, research events, and policy and media engagements
Lead, mentor, and develop an approximately 10-person team
Set goals, provide candid feedback and career support, and make priority and performance decisions
Partner with the Global Head of Events to prioritize projects, assess requests, and allocate capacity
Build event operations through intake processes, briefs, project plans, approval paths, tools, and playbooks
Manage agency selection, scopes of work, onboarding, and performance reviews
Set expectations for agency quality, cost, and accountability with Procurement, Legal, and production leads
Translate audience insights into thoughtful hospitality, accessible experiences, and relevant content
Define and strengthen OpenAI’s event brand and experience standards
Align Marketing, GTM, Product, Research, Global Affairs, Communications, and executive teams on event goals and decisions
Partner with Creative Production and Technical Production leaders on responsibilities, handoffs, and shared plans
Track budgets, timelines, dependencies, and risks across the event portfolio
Resolve issues, navigate competing needs, and escalate consequential decisions with recommendations
Establish measures of event outcomes and operational health
Share progress and learnings with leadership and apply audience feedback and post-event reviews to improve the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years of experience in event management
Experience leading complex event portfolios across audiences and formats
Experience managing teams and building capable teams
Experience delivering through others
People leadership, coaching, and performance management experience
Systems-oriented approach to event operations
Experience building agency relationships and managing scopes, budgets, and performance
Clear communication and cross-functional influence across functions and seniority levels
Sound judgment in ambiguity, competing priorities, and high-visibility work
Curiosity about AI and motivation by OpenAI’s mission
Strong instinct for storytelling, hospitality, and audience-centered experiences
Ability to work from the San Francisco office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching
Wellness stipends