Infrastructure Delivery & Operational Partner Lead
Job Description:
• 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.
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• 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.
Apply Now
Apply Now