Security Program Manager - Remote

Overview

The Security team’s mission is to secure OpenAI systems and products. Our team enables OpenAI to move quickly by reducing risks across our operations and product deployments. We collaborate across research, engineering, product, legal, and operations to build security safeguards that are practical, scalable, and empower innovation.

In Short

• Own security readiness for high-priority launches, coordinating reviews and driving resolution of risks and blockers
• Orchestrate cross-functional security reviews with stakeholders from AppSec, InfraSec, GRC and Offensive Security
• Oversee the resolution of bugs, risks, and exceptions, and maintain clear documentation throughout the launch process
• Own and evolve our launch-readiness process which includes defining criteria, codifying playbooks and reducing ambiguity
• Communicate security posture to executive stakeholders with clarity and context
• Partner with product and engineering leads to make security an unblocker—not a bottleneck

Requirements

• Have a strong background in security program management, product security, or security operations in fast-paced technical environments
• Are comfortable acting as the glue across multiple security functions and able to speak fluently across technical teams
• Thrive in ambiguous situations and bring structure and calm to fast-moving teams
• Have experience running product launch reviews, security sprints or incident-like response processes with accountability and rigor
• Know how to balance risk and velocity, and are skilled at making (and communicating) tradeoffs under pressure
• Are a proactive communicator who builds trust quickly, earns follow-through, and drives toward secure outcomes
• Are excited to work on launch-critical systems that shape how OpenAI products are secured and deployed

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Impact the safety and trustworthiness of OpenAI’s products
• Opportunity to engage with cross-functional teams
• Be part of a mission-driven organization
• Equal opportunity employer