Workforce Partnerships Manager, Global Affairs
About The Position
OpenAI is seeking a Workforce Partnerships Manager to scale its Global Affairs workforce initiatives and Certifications programs. This role involves building and managing partnerships with various organizations to prepare people for an AI-enabled economy. The manager will translate OpenAI's workforce vision into practical programs that help individuals develop skills, gain confidence in using AI, and access new economic opportunities. The Global Affairs team focuses on engaging with policymakers, institutions, and industry leaders worldwide to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity, supporting thoughtful governance and public understanding of AI technologies.
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.
- Experience working with workforce boards, community colleges, labor organizations, or economic development entities.
- Familiarity with credentialing, certifications, or adult learning programs.
- Experience navigating public-private partnerships.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
