# Corporate Security Program Manager

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $216k – $240k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Program Management, security operations, physical security systems, Vendor Management, operational governance, sop development, Google Workspace, Change Management, procurement coordination
**Posted:** 2026-07-28

> The Corporate Security Program Manager leads development and global implementation of security programs, runbooks, SOPs, and governance frameworks at OpenAI. Requires 7+ years in security operations or program management, strong cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in physical security, vendor management, and scaling operational processes.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the development and global implementation of Corporate Security programs, runbooks, SOPs, and decision-making frameworks.
- Oversee and coordinate initiatives across all Corporate Security pillars, ensuring seamless communication, accountability, and documentation.
- Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes are aligned with strategic security and business objectives.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for security protection programs to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with internal teams (Legal, REW, IT, People, and Communications) to ensure operational readiness, compliance, and integration with organizational priorities.
- Coordinate security vendor and contract-service programs, including documentation, stakeholder alignment, service expectations, and operational follow-through.
- Collaborate with Global Ops and Protection teams to develop and scale programs supporting Corporate Security initiatives and driving consistent planning, governance, and operational readiness across the organization.
- Develop and manage documentation, communications, and training materials that strengthen awareness, preparedness, and operational consistency.
- Identify and drive opportunities to scale and improve operational efficiency through process optimization and technology integration.
- Contribute to the development of a resilient, inclusive, and high-performing security culture by mentoring team members and reinforcing best practices.
- Support Corporate Security through procurement coordination ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services, accurate documentation, and alignment with internal financial policies.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience in security operations, program management, or a related discipline within corporate, government, or high-technology environments.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs that span geographies and disciplines.
- Strong understanding of physical security systems, vendor management, and operational governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing SOPs and operational standards for diverse teams.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables with precision and accountability.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing and aligning cross-functional partners.
- Experience building and scaling programs through process design, governance, and change management, creating operational structures that improve consistency, visibility, and execution across teams.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, manage ambiguity, and deliver results independently.
- A people-first approach to leadership and a commitment to fostering inclusion, mentorship, and operational excellence.
- High level of proficiency in Google Workspace.
- Experience and aptitude using OpenAI’s Chat and Codex models.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in high-visibility, dynamic environments including dense urban offices and major events.

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