Business Operations Partner, Transportation Program

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Transportation team, part of OpenAI's Real Estate & Workplace (REW) organization, supports programs that help employees move efficiently, safely, and reliably across offices and regions.

As a Business Operations Partner, Transportation Program, you will strengthen how the Transportation team works across the company, focusing on cross-functional coordination, stakeholder support, communication, and operational follow-through. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and relocation assistance available.

• Build strong working relationships across REW, including Events, Design & Construction, Food, Security, Facilities, and Workplace Operations.
• Partner with teams to understand transportation-related needs and ensure transportation considerations are reflected in broader workplace planning.
• Represent the Transportation team in meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
• Gather input, summarize nuanced issues, and route requests to appropriate owners.
• Track open items and ensure timely follow-up across stakeholders.
• Support internal team planning through trackers, documentation, notes, timelines, and action items.
• Help organize recurring business rhythms, project milestones, and readiness activities tied to office openings, moves, or workplace changes.
• Draft clear internal communications, updates, FAQs, and guidance materials.
• Improve internal processes to keep the team organized and responsive.

• 4+ years of experience in business operations, workplace operations, program coordination, employee experience, or similar roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Build trust across teams and comfortable with sensitive situations.
• Navigate ambiguity with sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience in workplace, hospitality, real estate, operations, or cross-functional programs.
• Comfortable using project management tools, spreadsheets, and workflow systems.
• Able to travel at minimum 1-2 times per quarter and support transportation needs across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.

Salary range: $158K – $175K, plus equity. Relocation assistance is offered.

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.