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OpenAI

Data Center Infrastructure Engineering Program Manager (Network and Whitespace)

OpenAI
onsite senior Full time $257K – $327K San Francisco
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead assigned infrastructure programs focused on production and non-production network integration, controls coordination, and the design and deployment of data hall or whitespace facilities.

The ideal candidate thrives on bringing structure to complex environments characterized by ambiguous technical requirements, large partner ecosystems, tight deadlines, and high operational stakes. This individual must be adept at keeping teams aligned on decisions, risks, dependencies, schedules, and readiness criteria, and escalating gaps or decision points when needed.

Key responsibilities include coordinating assigned workstreams and program controls, maintaining risks and interfaces, and supporting readiness within the network and data hall deployment track.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in engineering program management, technical program management, mission-critical infrastructure delivery, data center deployment, or comparable complex execution environments, typically gained through 10+ years of relevant work or equivalent depth of experience.

Strong technical fluency in at least several of the following areas: data hall deployment, non-production network, production network interfaces, controls coordination, telemetry, rack deployment, mission-critical support spaces, and infrastructure handoff.

Experience building and maintaining integrated schedules, dependency maps, risk registers, decision logs, readiness trackers, and partner action plans.

Experience coordinating external partners, vendors, design firms, delivery teams, or operators in a multi-party infrastructure environment.

Ability to understand complex technical tradeoffs, ask strong questions, identify hidden dependencies, and help teams move toward clear decisions without needing to be the sole technical owner.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce crisp status reporting and drive action.

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