Program Manager – M&A Recruiting

OpenAI

. Co-design, lead, and scale the M&A People XFN workstream program .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $216,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex cross-functional programs, particularly in M&A contexts, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to enhance recruiting processes and tools while maintaining high standards of communication and discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

M&A ExperienceProject Management SkillsStakeholder AlignmentAnalytical MindsetCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementData AnalysisRecruiting ProcessesOnboarding CustomizationDeal Execution WorkflowsCross-Functional CoordinationProcess ImprovementAI-Enabled WorkflowsHeadcount Tracking

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriosityAttention to DetailDiscretionJudgmentEnthusiasm for Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationPMP

Industry Keywords

M&ATalent DevelopmentCommunity-Based ProgramsTechnical HiringEducation Program Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-design, lead, and scale the M&A People XFN workstream program
Manage deal timelines, candidate experience, and key touchpoints from diligence through onboarding
Build and improve playbooks, processes, and communications for increasing deal volume and complexity
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Recruiting Operations, Communications, and Events
Produce Town Halls, onboarding customizations, and cultural moments for candidates and acquired teams
Partner with senior leaders, founders, and acquired teams on sensitive situations and competing priorities
Lead post-mortem retrospectives at deal and program levels
Build and scale M&A recruiting processes and tools
Support headcount tracking and allocation, offer creation and issuance, and confidentiality workflows
Own and improve an AI-enabled workflow for deal execution
Flex into other high-priority Strategic Initiatives areas as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years leading complex cross-functional programs
Prior M&A experience strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, from project scoping through execution
Ability to drive alignment across stakeholders, timelines, and tools
Strong analytical mindset, using data to evaluate program health and identify risks
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for technology
Proven success operating with discretion and high judgment on sensitive or high-profile hires
Ability to operate strategically while maintaining precision and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with technical hiring, especially in research or AI domains (nice to have)
Background in recruiting, education program design, or talent development (nice to have)
Experience supporting or building community-based programs (nice to have)
Project Management certification, such as PMP or equivalent (nice to have)
Ability to work from the US office three days per week
Work authorization in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with 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 (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
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 and wellness stipends may also be provided