# Program Manager, Human Data

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $162k – $240k/yr
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** AI, LLMs, Data Annotation, Data Analytics, Internal Tooling, Program Management, Vendor Management, Data Quality Assessment, Process Optimization, Requirements Gathering
**Posted:** 2026-04-29

> Program Manager coordinates end-to-end human data collection programs, partnering with vendors, trainers, and researchers to deliver high-quality data for AI model training. Requires 1-2+ years experience, strong organization, communication, and data analytics skills in a fast-paced environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work in a high velocity environment, where the outcome of your work will have a direct impact on the models that OpenAI deploy in the real world
- Work closely with external vendors, trainers and internal researchers to collect, review, and deliver high-quality data
- Gather requirements, write instructions, define success criteria, and calibrate the AI trainers
- Use internal tooling to assess labeled data and provide feedback to AI trainers
- Think critically and share recommendations on tooling and process improvements, optimizing for quality, throughput, and AI trainer experience

## Requirements
- Thrive in dynamic environments, comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing shifting priorities, and adapting to fast-paced changes
- Curious about AI, LLMs, Agents (interest or background helpful)
- Can-do attitude, willing to tackle grunt work
- Excellent communicator, fostering collaboration and providing clarity
- Resilient, flexible, and solution-oriented
- Super organized amidst chaos
- Enjoy operational work
- Knack for data: hands-on experience with data analytics beyond basic annotation
- Energized by start-up environments
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience

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