About this role
OpenAI has a vacancy for the role of Program Manager, M&A Recruiting | People in San Francisco. This is a full-time position. The listing was posted on Nov 10, 2026. PakkiNaukri collects this listing from the employer's own posting and re-checks it — the employer's full description and the application itself are on the original listing, linked from this page.
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About the Team
The Strategic Initiatives team sits within OpenAI’s Recruiting org and focuses on some of the most dynamic, people-driven areas of the company. We lead efforts across Executive Recruiting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talent Intelligence, High Impact Talent, and Special Projects.
About the Role
As a Mergers & Acquisitions Program Manager within Recruiting, you’ll be a key partner in leading the people-side workstream on M&A deals, from diligence through employee onboarding. This role demands sound judgment, speed, and discretion. You’ll operate at the center of some of OpenAI’s most impactful decisions - shaping the future of the company by bringing in extraordinary, mission-aligned talent.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves seamlessly between strategic thinking and execution, and is energized by complexity, challenge, and pace.
This role is based in San Francisco and requires flexibility to come into the office on short notice. Deal timelines can shift quickly, and the team coordinates coverage and checks in regularly on workload.