Infrastructure Delivery & Operational Partner Lead

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Lead infrastructure delivery for critical AI compute datacenter programs at OpenAI. Manage partnerships and operational readiness across multi-partner environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Own operational delivery for major Stargate infrastructure programs across partner-operated datacenter campuses
  • Serve as OpenAI’s primary delivery interface with strategic infrastructure partners
  • Coordinate execution across construction, facilities, hardware deployment, and infrastructure operations teams
  • Drive operational readiness for large-scale AI compute infrastructure
  • Manage day-to-day collaboration with partner operations, construction, and delivery teams
  • Ensure alignment between partner execution and OpenAI infrastructure priorities
  • Identify and remove blockers impacting datacenter deployment and operational readiness
  • Drive resolution of complex operational issues across multiple organizations
  • Establish operational rhythms, reporting, and escalation paths for major delivery programs
  • Work closely with internal teams including infrastructure engineering, datacenter operations, hardware deployment, networking, and supply chain
  • Align technical execution with commercial and operational commitments
  • Ensure infrastructure programs meet schedule, reliability, and scale targets
  • Balance tactical operational execution with long-term infrastructure strategy
  • Develop scalable processes for managing large infrastructure partnerships
  • Contribute to operational models that support OpenAI’s expanding AI infrastructure footprint

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery, datacenter operations, or large-scale technical program execution
  • Experience managing complex partner relationships in infrastructure, cloud, or hyperscale environments
  • Strong understanding of physical infrastructure operations (datacenters, facilities, construction, or network/hardware deployment)
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional programs across engineering, operations, and external partners
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across distributed teams.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick and safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.