Research Program Manager, Governance
Core
Shape governance reviews, assessments, and recommendations for OpenAI's governance bodies and senior leaders on AI safety, deployment, and standards.
Role type
Senior Research Program Manager (Governance)
Builds
Governance reviews, decision materials, and practical tools for responsible AI development and deployment.
Domain
AI Safety & Governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cross-functional program management, synthesizing technical/policy/operational inputs, critical engagement with risk assessments, translating feedback into actionable work, driving complex initiatives across teams, clear written communication for senior decision-makers, sound judgment in sensitive situations, building practical operating cadences.
Preferred skills
Experience in AI safety, preparedness, model evaluations, cybersecurity, or technical risk management; advisory committee or board-facing work; translating policies into practical requirements; strategic partnerships.
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop coherent assessments and recommendations for governance bodies; engage with experts to evaluate evidence and uncertainty; partner with stakeholders to frame questions and communicate conclusions; translate decisions into concrete work with milestones; drive work forward and resolve blockers; maintain records of decisions and commitments; improve governance practices and tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
