Program Manager, Technology Capital Builds

Company: OpenAI
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Location: London
Job Description:

Program Manager, Technology Capital Builds

IT – London, UK

Responsibilities

  • Ensure new sites launch with secure and reliable ISP connectivity, network infrastructure, and low voltage systems that are ready to support employees from day one.
  • Deliver Capital Builds commitments through effective coordination across internal teams, construction partners, and vendors, achieving outcomes on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Ensure AV systems across conference rooms, training spaces, all hands venues, digital signage, and wayfinding deliver a consistent and dependable user experience.
  • Ensure access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems are integrated into the built environment and aligned with enterprise security requirements.
  • Provide leadership with clear visibility into portfolio status, key decisions, dependencies, and emerging risks.
  • Establish standards, drawing packages, specifications, and documentation that enable repeatable execution and operational consistency across the global portfolio.
  • Ensure disciplined stewardship of procurement, budgets, and vendor investments across the Capital Builds portfolio.
  • Identify and mitigate delivery risks early to protect project outcomes, business continuity, and operational readiness.
  • Ensure all systems are commissioned, documented, and transitioned to support teams with clear ownership and support models in place.

Qualifications

  • Strong project and program management capabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of the architectural design process (schematic design, design development, construction documents).
  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate construction processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Vendor management experience (vendor vetting, RFP and bid response, performance management, handover).
  • Understanding of mechanical power, cooling systems and capacity planning.
  • Ability to read construction and engineering plan drawings.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification.

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Posted: June 24th, 2026