Workforce Partnerships Manager, Global Affairs

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Management

• 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

Program Strategy & Execution

• 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

External Engagement

• 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

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