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Workforce Development & Education Manager, Infrastructure Sites

OpenAI· Scaling
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Hybrid (US - Remote)$176k - $385k + equityFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

OpenAI seeks a Workforce Development & Education Manager to build local talent for data center construction, commissioning, and operations in communities hosting OpenAI infrastructure projects. The role focuses on developing partnerships with education providers and local partners, translating job requirements into curricula, and expanding training programs to meet hiring needs.

Responsibilities

  • Work in partnership with the local Community Engagement Lead to build and manage relationships with community colleges, technical schools, universities, career and technical education programs, and local workforce boards.
  • Work with building trades unions and joint apprenticeship and training committees to expand training opportunities aligned with project needs both on a local and national level.
  • Partner with OpenAI’s infrastructure teams, developers, contractors, and operators to identify job requirements, skills gaps, and hiring timelines across construction, commissioning, and operations.
  • Work with educators and technical experts to develop or adapt curricula, hands-on training, and credential programs that reflect employer requirements and offerings available through OpenAI’s literacy programs.
  • Support apprenticeships, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities with participating employers.
  • Manage program implementation, including timelines, partner responsibilities, and progress against agreed goals.
  • Track participation, completion, credential attainment, job placement, and retention, working with partners to use the results to improve programs.
  • Partner with the local Community Engagement Lead to identify workforce grants and other funding opportunities, and help education and training partners pursue relevant support.
  • Represent OpenAI on local workforce advisory councils and in meetings with education, labor, and community partners, in partnership with the Community Engagement Lead.
  • Manage the program operations and administrative tasks needed to run a successful workforce development program within our data center communities.

Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of experience in workforce development, technical education, apprenticeship programs, or education–industry partnerships.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, workforce development, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience developing and delivering technical training programs with employers and education providers.
  • Experience working with trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and labor leaders.
  • Ability to work with technical experts to translate job requirements into clear learning objectives and practical training.
  • Experience managing programs with multiple partners, competing priorities, and defined deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with educators, public officials, labor representatives, and technical leaders.
  • Experience evaluating program outcomes and using findings to improve delivery.
  • Experience in operating with ambiguity and building successful programs from the ground up, with responsible scalability in mind.

Skills

Required:Partnership developmentCurriculum developmentProgram managementData analysis & outcomes evaluationCommunication

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
  • 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
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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