Workforce Partnerships Manager, Global Affairs

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.

The Global Affairs team leads engagement with policymakers, institutions, industry leaders, and communities shaping the future of AI around the world.

We are looking for a Workforce Partnerships Manager to help scale Global Affairs' workforce initiatives and Certifications programs.

This person will build and manage partnerships with workforce development organizations, community colleges, nonprofits, employers, governments, and other institutions working to prepare people for an AI-enabled economy.

You will play a critical role in translating OpenAI's workforce vision into practical programs that help people build skills, gain confidence using AI, and access new economic opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Management

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with workforce organizations and strategic partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Global Affairs Certifications partnerships.
• Support partnership design, implementation, renewals, and expansion opportunities.
• Coordinate with partners to establish goals, success metrics, and reporting structures.

Program Strategy & Execution

• Support the launch and execution of workforce initiatives focused on AI literacy, upskilling, and economic opportunity.
• Collaborate with Academy, Certifications, GTM, and Product teams to align programs and resources.
• Develop playbooks and implementation guidance for workforce partners.
• Monitor outcomes and synthesize learnings to inform future programming.

External Engagement

• Represent OpenAI at conferences, workshops, and partner meetings.
• Facilitate trainings, roundtables, and stakeholder discussions.
• Help identify emerging workforce trends and opportunities for impact.
• Contribute to briefing materials, presentations, and thought leadership content.

Requirements

• Experience managing partnerships and programs within workforce development, education, nonprofit, or public-sector environments.
• Strong relationship-management and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Experience executing multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Passion for expanding access to opportunity through technology and education.
• Interest in AI literacy, workforce transformation, and the future of work.

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 or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
• 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.