OpenAI · 1 day ago
Facilities Standards & Strategy, Program Manager
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking a highly experienced facilities professional to support their expanding real estate portfolio, focusing on developing technical facilities standards and managing vendor operations.
Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
Responsibilities
Develop, align, and maintain technical facilities standards globally, defining how OpenAI designs, operates, and maintains its buildings in a way that ensures safety, reliability, scalability, and consistency across regions while respecting local requirements
Build and manage a high-quality vendor bench for facilities operations, including selecting, onboarding, and partnering with specialized service providers to support maintenance, emergency response, and ongoing operational excellence
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership during critical or crisis situations, providing rapid technical assessment, clear communication, and confident recommendations to stabilize operations and minimize business impact
Advise construction project managers and architects on MEP systems during design and build phases, ensuring building systems are fit for purpose, operationally sustainable, and aligned with long-term facilities standards
Strengthen facilities data and analytics through technical rigor and standardization, ensuring that building system data, asset information, and performance metrics are accurate, comparable, and useful for planning, risk management, and optimization
Act as a trusted Source of Truth for facilities standards and technical guidance, supporting Workplace, Design & Construction, and cross-functional partners with clear direction, expert judgment, and escalation paths
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems design, or technical operations within high-growth, global organizations
Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with hands-on experience troubleshooting complex issues
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and project management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Comfortable operating as an independent contributor and trusted advisor rather than a people manager
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license, CFM, or equivalent technical certification preferred
Experience with BAS/BMS platforms, energy management systems, and commissioning processes
Familiarity with global building codes, health & safety standards, and landlord/tenant relationships
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available for new hires.
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
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