Program Manager, M&A Recruiting (AI)

Location: San Francisco, United States; hybrid work with flexibility to come into the office on short notice.

Salary: $216K–$240K annually plus equity.

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company developing and safely deploying general-purpose AI systems.

What you will do

• Lead and scale the M&A People cross-functional workstream from diligence through employee onboarding and integration.
• Manage timelines, candidate experience, acquired-team experience, communications, onboarding customizations, Town Halls, and cultural events.
• Build playbooks, processes, communications, tools, and workflows for increasing deal volume and complexity.
• Partner with senior leaders, founders, acquired teams, Recruiting Operations, Communications, Events, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead deal and program retrospectives to improve repeatability and process quality.
• Own and improve an AI-enabled workflow for more effective deal execution.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years leading complex cross-functional programs.
• Strong project management skills from scoping through execution, with the ability to align stakeholders, timelines, and tools.
• Strong analytical mindset for evaluating program health, identifying risks early, and supporting informed decisions.
• High ownership, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm for technology, and the ability to work in complex, continuously challenging contexts.
• Proven success operating with discretion and sound judgment on sensitive or high-profile hires.
• Ability to work strategically at high altitude while maintaining executional precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with messaging tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Prior M&A experience is strongly preferred; exceptional program management experience in technical environments and practical AI fluency are also welcomed.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with technical hiring, especially in research or AI domains.
• Background in recruiting, education program design, or talent development.
• Experience supporting or building community-based programs.
• Project Management certification such as PMP or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a strategic initiatives team covering executive recruiting, M&A, talent intelligence, high-impact talent, and special projects.
• Hybrid work with rapidly shifting deal timelines and regular workload coordination.
• Equity offered in addition to the stated salary.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.