Infrastructure Partnership Delivery Lead – Stargate · OpenAI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:20:45 GMT
Engineering

OpenAI · Remote - US · $230K – $335K · remote

We are seeking an Infrastructure Partnership Delivery Lead – Stargate to own partnership and delivery from construction through compute readiness across one of our most critical infrastructure relationships.

This role serves as the primary delivery owner and strategic operational interface for key Stargate programs, ensuring successful execution across construction, datacenter operations, hardware deployment, and partner ecosystems. You will operate across technical infrastructure, delivery execution, and partnership management to ensure infrastructure programs move quickly, efficiently, and reliably from buildout through operational readiness.

This is a people management role requiring strong physical infrastructure experience, delivery leadership through turn-up, and the ability to navigate complex multi-partner environments with urgency and clarity.

Key Responsibilities:

Own operational delivery for major Stargate infrastructure programs across partner-operated datacenter campuses

Serve as OpenAI’s primary delivery interface with strategic infrastructure partners

Coordinate execution across construction, facilities, hardware deployment, and infrastructure operations teams

Drive operational readiness for large-scale AI compute infrastructure

Manage day-to-day collaboration with partner operations, construction, and delivery teams

Ensure alignment between partner execution and OpenAI infrastructure priorities

Identify and remove blockers impacting datacenter deployment and operational readiness

Drive resolution of complex operational issues across multiple organizations

Establish operational rhythms, reporting, and escalation paths for major delivery programs

Work closely with internal teams including infrastructure engineering, datacenter operations, hardware deployment, networking, and supply chain

Align technical execution with commercial and operational commitments

Ensure infrastructure programs meet schedule, reliability, and scale targets

Balance tactical operational execution with long-term infrastructure strategy

Develop scalable processes for managing large infrastructure partnerships

Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery, datacenter operations, or large-scale technical program execution

Experience managing complex partner relationships in infrastructure, cloud, or hyperscale environments

Strong understanding of physical infrastructure operations (datacenters, facilities, construction, or network/hardware deployment)

Experience coordinating cross-functional programs across engineering, operations, and external partners

Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across distributed teams

Preferred Skills:

Experience with hyperscale datacenter development or operations

Experience managing infrastructure delivery with major cloud or infrastructure providers

Background in construction, datacenter campus buildouts, or infrastructure deployment programs

Strong operational leadership in large-scale mission-critical environments

Track record of leading complex infrastructure initiatives with significant external partners