Head of Systems Operations

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

We are hiring a Head of System Operations to lead a high-impact technical operations organization. This leader will be responsible for running the SysOps team, creating clarity across a broad remit, improving operational performance, architecture and building the future of how internal systems are delivered in the age of AI. This role requires a strong operator who can organize complex work, set priorities, drive accountability, and continuously improve how the team functions. You will serve as the connective tissue across multiple technology domains while ensuring the team is focused on the highest-impact work. You should be equally comfortable leading people, improving operational processes, and engaging deeply with technical systems. The role is ideal for someone who combines technical breadth with strong execution and a builder mindset.

Requirements

• Experience leading systems engineering, enterprise technology, IT operations, or platform operations at scale.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building effective teams and raising performance standards.
• Proven ability to run complex operational environments with clear prioritization and measurable results.
• Technical depth across several areas such as identity platforms, endpoint management, SaaS administration, automation, infrastructure, or enterprise tooling.
• Experience building durable processes that balances speed control, and high-quality user outcomes.
• Familiarity with modern AI tools and practical ways to apply them to operations and internal workflows.
• Strong judgment, clear communications, and comfort operating in fast-moving environments.
• A hands-on, ownership-oriented mindset with high standards for execution.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing System Operations team with clear ownership and accountability.
• Setting priorities across a broad portfolio of operational and technical work to ensure focus.
• Driving team effectiveness through strong operational rhythms, metrics, capacity planning, and execution discipline.
• Driving automation, self-service, and AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual work, eliminate delays, improve employee experience, and scale operations across identity, endpoint, SaaS, and internal systems.
• Overseeing the operation of core internal technology domains including identity systems, endpoint management, enterprise applications, and systems automation, with ownership of Entra ID architecture, lifecycle automation, access governance, and privileged access.
• Ensuring internal technology operations meet security, audit, and control requirements through reliable processes and disciplined execution, supported by clear standards, version-controlled configuration, and measurable reliability.
• Partnering cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions for company growth, onboarding, integrations, and changing business needs.
• Continuously improving the speed, quality, and reliability of technology services, while driving Terraform standards, reducing configuration drift, and raising the engineering bar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees