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OpenAI

Program Manager, Critical Harm Operations

OpenAI

. Lead strategic operational builds across priority workflows from problem statement through implemented operating model .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and operational strategy, with a strong focus on translating complex requirements into actionable workflows and decision-making structures. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage high-stakes operations in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Program ManagementOperational StrategyData AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationRisk Operations

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Hard Skills
Program ManagementOperational StrategyData AnalysisWorkflow AutomationRisk ManagementTechnical Program ManagementImplementationVendor OperationsQuality AssuranceAI-Assisted Operations
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTrust BuildingAlignment DrivingCalmness Under PressureFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
DashboardsAutomation ToolsOperational Data SystemsDecision LogsRisk Registers
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityBiosecurityTrust and SafetySupport OperationsHigh-Stakes OperationsNational SecuritySevere-Harm Domains

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic operational builds across priority workflows from problem statement through implemented operating model
  • Define scope, owners, milestones, risks, success measures, and execution cadence
  • Translate policy, safety, technical, legal, and operational constraints into workflows, requirements, playbooks, escalation paths, and decision-making structures
  • Coordinate with User Operations leadership and Product Policy, Integrity, Safety Systems, i2, Legal, Product, Engineering, Support, vendors, and other partners
  • Stand up new programs, stabilize operations, improve handoffs, and transition durable ownership
  • Use operational data and frontline signals to identify bottlenecks, quality gaps, capacity needs, ownership failures, and high-leverage interventions
  • Drive high-priority escalations and cross-functional decisions to closure
  • Create roadmaps, decision logs, status updates, risk registers, operating reviews, and executive communications
  • Identify opportunities for AI tools, automation, lightweight systems, and simpler workflows while preserving appropriate human judgment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, strategy and operations, product operations, technical program management, trust and safety, support operations, risk operations, implementation, or a related field
  • Track record of taking complex, ambiguous work from problem framing through launch and scaled operation
  • Ability to manage many moving pieces while focusing on critical decisions
  • Ability to build trust and drive alignment across teams without direct authority
  • Technical and analytical fluency with data flows, dashboards, tooling gaps, automation, and failure modes
  • Clear communication with technical, operational, policy, and executive audiences
  • Ability to operate calmly and flexibly in a fast-moving environment and handle high-severity or sensitive work
  • Experience with vendor operations, QA programs, launch readiness, workflow automation, or AI-assisted operations
  • Experience in cybersecurity, biosecurity, or related risk and safety operations is a plus
  • Experience in customer support or other high-stakes scaled operations is nice to have
  • Deep expertise with national security, violence, or other severe-harm domains is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Equal employment opportunity and legally compliant background-check process