Technical Program Manager, Core Network & WAN Infrastructure

OpenAI
San Francisco, CA
Remote
Job Description
We're hiring a Technical Program Manager to own delivery of OpenAI's WAN infrastructure across PoPs, long-haul fiber routes, cloud interconnects, colocation environments, and provider handoffs. The role involves driving PoP readiness end-to-end, owning timelines, dependencies, risks, blockers, escalation paths, and readiness milestones for active network deployments, and building durable operational mechanisms.

Requirements

  • Deep experience driving infrastructure, networking, datacenter, cloud connectivity, telecom, fiber, or technical operations programs
  • Strong technical intuition across physical networking, WAN/backbone infrastructure, colocation environments, cloud interconnects, cross-connects, optics, cabling, routing, and operational readiness
  • A track record of independently owning ambiguous, cross-functional infrastructure programs from planning through production handoff
  • Experience working directly with network engineers, datacenter operations, colocation providers, carriers, cloud providers, vendors, finance, procurement, and business stakeholders
  • Excellent written communication and operating discipline
  • A practical, self-driven approach focused on unblocking execution, improving mechanisms, and raising the operational bar
  • Comfort going deep into details when needed

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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