Security Program Manager

OpenAI

. Own Security & IT M&A programs from diligence through Day 1 readiness, integration, onboarding, post-close priorities, and handoff to ongoing owners .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,600 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cross-functional programs, particularly in Security and IT M&A, with a focus on integration, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing AI and automation to enhance workflows and ensure successful program execution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions ExperienceCross-Functional Program LeadershipAI and Automation ImplementationSecurity and IT PartnershipRisk Management and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementIntegration PlanningDiligence AssessmentWorkflow DevelopmentRisk AssessmentQuality AssuranceData AnalysisProcess ImprovementDocumentation ManagementDecision-Making Frameworks

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsDetail-OrientedStructured ApproachJudgment and AccountabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomation SoftwareProject Management SoftwareCollaboration PlatformsDocumentation Tools

Industry Keywords

SecurityIT InfrastructurePrivacyCorporate SecurityGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)Technical DomainsIntegration RisksProgram GoalsOnboarding ProcessesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Security & IT M&A programs from diligence through Day 1 readiness, integration, onboarding, post-close priorities, and handoff to ongoing owners
Support System Operations and engineering teams in defining and performing timely diligence assessments
Scope, plan, and execute acquisition integrations
Partner with Corporate Development, IT, Infrastructure, Application, Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, Corporate Security, and other teams
Clarify responsibilities and decision rights and bring in appropriate technical and risk experts
Identify missed dependencies, bottlenecks, duplicated effort, and integration risks
Establish scalable frameworks, processes, program goals, and success measures
Build intake paths, playbooks, onboarding checklists, decision points, and handoff standards
Use AI and automation to organize information, surface gaps, improve documentation, route work, and track follow-through
Maintain visibility across deals, risks, milestones, and dependencies
Measure readiness, manual-effort reduction, risk closure, and transition predictability
Communicate status, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions to technical and executive audiences
Own additional programs spanning Security and IT as priorities evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs
Proven record of successful partnership in security, IT, infrastructure, privacy, trust, product risk, or other technical domains
Experience carrying programs from an ambiguous starting point through execution and lasting ownership
Experience building a new program, workflow, or operating model and earning adoption
Experience using AI or automation to improve a real workflow
Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions or related areas
Ability to influence cross-functional and executive audiences
Ability to identify underlying issues behind missed handoffs or recurring exceptions
Structured, detail-oriented, and rigorous approach to quality, accountability, and delivery
Ability to handle sensitive information and exercise sound judgment

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 Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expense accounts
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
Up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures
Paid sick or safe time as required by applicable 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 be provided