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OpenAI

Workforce Development Manager, Infrastructure Sites

OpenAI

. Build local talent pipelines for data center construction, commissioning, and operations .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $176,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build local talent pipelines for data center construction, commissioning, and operations
  • Partner with Community Engagement Leads to build and manage relationships with community colleges, technical schools, universities, career and technical education programs, and workforce boards
  • Work with building trades unions and joint apprenticeship and training committees to expand training opportunities locally and nationally
  • Partner with infrastructure teams, developers, contractors, and operators to identify job requirements, skills gaps, and hiring timelines
  • Develop or adapt curricula, hands-on training, and credential programs with educators and technical experts
  • Support apprenticeships, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities
  • Manage program implementation, timelines, partner responsibilities, and progress against goals
  • Track participation, completion, credential attainment, job placement, and retention
  • Use program results to improve delivery
  • Identify workforce grants and funding opportunities and help partners pursue support
  • Represent OpenAI on workforce advisory councils and in meetings with education, labor, and community partners
  • Manage program operations and administrative tasks within data center communities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Seven or more years of experience in workforce development, technical education, apprenticeship programs, or education–industry partnerships
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, workforce development, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience developing and delivering technical training programs with employers and education providers
  • Experience working with trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and labor leaders
  • Ability to translate job requirements into clear learning objectives and practical training with technical experts
  • Experience managing programs with multiple partners, competing priorities, and defined deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with educators, public officials, labor representatives, and technical leaders
  • Experience evaluating program outcomes and using findings to improve delivery
  • Experience operating with ambiguity and building successful programs from the ground up with responsible scalability
  • Preferred: experience in data centers, telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, energy, or other industries with substantial technical workforce needs
  • Preferred: familiarity with OSHA 30-hour, NFPA 70E, Schneider Electric DCCA, BICSI cabling, CompTIA, and EPA Section 608 credentials
  • Preferred: experience with WIOA programs, apprenticeship grants, and state workforce or community college grants
  • Preferred: experience helping local residents enter skilled trades and technical careers through community-based partnerships

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)
  • Paid time off: 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 for focus and recharge
  • 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, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
  • Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances