Senior Leasing & Strategy Manager, Real Estate & Workplace

Openai • San Francisco, CA

95d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Leasing & Strategy Manager, Real Estate & Workplace to lead high-impact projects and shape the strategic direction of OpenAI's global real estate portfolio. You'll partner with the Leasing and Transactions team to own the full lifecycle of lease transactions, with a strong emphasis on detailed lease review, financial analysis, and portfolio strategy. You'll also evaluate new opportunities, manage risks, and ensure all leasing decisions align with OpenAI's long-term business objectives. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of corporate real estate or leasing transactions experience (in-house experience strongly preferred).
• Advanced expertise in lease interpretation, real estate strategy, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
• A proven ability to create clear deliverables for executive decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve ambiguity and independently solve complex issues.
• Balanced strategic planning with execution, moving seamlessly from big-picture portfolio strategy to detailed lease review.
• Proficiency in ChatGPT, Google/Microsoft Suites, and Lease Administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of lease transactions, from strategy and RFPs through lease negotiation, review, approvals and signing.
• Conduct in-depth review of proposals and leases to ensure they benefit OpenAI.
• Develop portfolio strategies and translate insights into clear, executive-level presentations and briefing materials.
• Build robust financial models and scenario plans.
• Track lease expirations, critical dates, and portfolio exposure to enable proactive decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Strategic Finance, Legal, Design & Construction, Occupancy Planning, Accounting, and other teams) to align lease terms with strategic and operational needs.
• Partner on budgeting, variance reporting, and monthly financial reviews with Strategic Finance and Accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate reporting and portfolio analytics to inform future strategy and investments.
• Assist with Letter of Credits, Security Deposit and Certificates of Insurance and work with internal and external stakeholders on updates to LOC and Security Deposits.
• Team with Lease Administration to ensure a high level of accuracy on reporting.
• Track lease expirations and assist in coordination of restoration work and move-out obligations.
• Use AI-powered tools to accelerate analysis and scenario-planning and to streamline lease review, financial modeling, and portfolio reporting.
• Support sustainability initiatives by ensuring lease requirements align with OpenAI's environmental goals.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance to new employees.
• Hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services