OpenAI's Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. The Technical Program Manager will drive complex, cross-functional programs that accelerate progress in robotics research and development.
Requirements
- familiarity with robotics, hardware/software integration, or research workflows (a plus, not required)
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional robotics programs from inception to launch
- Build scalable processes to coordinate across research, engineering, and operations teams
- Drive clarity, manage risks, and ensure alignment on priorities and milestones
- Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and leadership
- Integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors
- Seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of physical systems
Other
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity while enabling technical teams to focus on their highest-impact work.
- Strong organizational and program management skills, with a track record of leading complex technical projects
- Excellent communicator who can influence and align diverse stakeholders
- Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and excel at bringing structure to complexity
