Technical Program Manager, Robotics

About the Team

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of physical systems.

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager you will drive complex cross-functional programs that accelerate progress in robotics research and development. You will partner closely with engineers researchers and leadership to define priorities design processes and ensure smooth execution across both technical and operational tracks.

Were looking for people who are organized proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity while enabling technical teams to focus on their highest-impact work.

This role is based in San Francisco CA. We use a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role you will :

Lead the planning execution and delivery of cross-functional robotics programs from inception to launch

Build scalable processes to coordinate across research engineering and operations teams

Drive clarity manage risks and ensure alignment on priorities and milestones

Communicate program status risks and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and leadership

You might thrive in this role if you :

Have strong organizational and program management skills with a track record of leading complex technical projects

Are an excellent communicator who can influence and align diverse stakeholders

Are comfortable in fast-paced ambiguous environments and excel at bringing structure to complexity

Have familiarity with robotics hardware / software integration or research workflows (a plus not required)

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core and to achieve our mission we must encompass and value the many different perspectives voices and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 285000 - 355000