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Full-time · Hybrid

Senior Product Operations Manager

This is a high-impact senior individual contributor role designed for a technically-adept operations leader who can manage the friction between rapid innovation and enterprise-grade product launches. You will be the 'connective tissue' for the Applied AI org, ensuring that OpenAI's most famous products reach users safely and efficiently. It is a rare chance to build the operational playbook for the world's leading AI company.

OpenAI · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 19 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact senior individual contributor role designed for a technically-adept operations leader who can manage the friction between rapid innovation and enterprise-grade product launches. You will be the 'connective tissue' for the Applied AI org, ensuring that OpenAI's most famous products reach users safely and efficiently. It is a rare chance to build the operational playbook for the world's leading AI company.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and manage the lifecycle of alpha, beta, and general availability programs
  • Orchestrate the master launch calendar and cross-functional readiness reviews
  • Develop automated systems for feedback intake, issue taxonomy, and release notes
  • Coordinate high-profile public demonstrations and partner showcases
  • Synthesize user insights to drive prioritization within the product roadmap

Essential

  • 5+ years of experience in Product Operations at scaling technology companies
  • Proven track record of managing product launch readiness and cross-functional checkpoints
  • Experience running alpha, beta, and GA programs with design partners
  • Ability to transform qualitative and quantitative data into product recommendations
  • Strong technical background in automation and internal tool development
  • Experience working closely with Engineering, Research, Safety, and Legal teams

Preferred

  • Direct experience utilizing OpenAI’s APIs and developer tools
  • Deep understanding of LLM-powered agents and their applications
  • Experience in high-growth, high-stakes environments like 'Dev Day' style events

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLAirtableRetoolZapierGoogle Sheets AutomationsDatabricksGitGitHubInternal ToolingNo-code/Low-code development

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive salary range of $180K - $240K
  • Relocation assistance for new hires
  • Hybrid work flexibility (3 days in-office)
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on industry-defining AI products

Next step

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