Strategic Operations Lead, Marketing

OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 401,000 - 445,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 14+ yearsSkills: ["Structured problem solving","Executive communication","Analytical fluency","Cross-functional alignment","High judgment"]

Design and run OpenAI Marketing’s leadership operating model—from annual and half-year planning through QBRs, headcount and PID decision processes, and budget governance rhythms. Partner with Finance, Recruiting, People, and finance-ops owners to forecast, track spend execution, analyze variance, and improve reporting. Create executive-ready decision forums, operating artifacts, and written narratives that keep senior leadership aligned as the org scales from 0-1.

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Strategic Operations Lead, Marketing

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Job Summary

Design and run OpenAI Marketing’s leadership operating model—from annual and half-year planning through QBRs, headcount and PID decision processes, and budget governance rhythms. Partner with Finance, Recruiting, People, and finance-ops owners to forecast, track spend execution, analyze variance, and improve reporting. Create executive-ready decision forums, operating artifacts, and written narratives that keep senior leadership aligned as the org scales from 0-1.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and run the core Marketing planning system, including annual/half-year planning, QBRs, roadmap inputs, operating reviews, and executive-ready decision forums.
  • •Own the leadership decision process for Marketing headcount, PID, and resourcing asks in partnership with Finance, Recruiting, People, finance-ops owners, and functional leaders.
  • •Set and run the leadership-level budget governance rhythm using the Marketing budget tracker for forecasting, spend execution, variance analysis, and reporting.
  • •Design and operate the Marketing leadership operating system, including agendas, follow-through, internal communications, decision logs, and cross-functional alignment mechanisms.
  • •Lead strategic 0-1 scaling projects (operating-model design, role clarity, launch operations, planning architecture, and executive communication) and create crisp written operating materials for senior leaders.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 401,000 - 445,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •14+ years of relevant experience across strategy and operations, business operations, Chief of Staff, marketing operations, or related leadership roles in 0-1 or high-growth environments.
  • •Top-tier management consulting experience (or equivalent strategic operating experience) with strong structured problem solving and executive communication.
  • •Deep experience with planning cycles, QBRs, budget governance, headcount planning, and operating cadences in cross-functional environments.
  • •Experience translating ambiguous priorities into clear plans, owners, decisions, and follow-through without unnecessary process.
  • •Comfort working with senior leaders and cross-functional partners (Finance, Recruiting, People, Communications, Product Marketing, Growth, Creative, Media, and external agencies).
Experience:14+ yearsHigh-growth0-1Marketing operationsManagement consulting
Skills:Structured problem solvingExecutive communicationAnalytical fluencyCross-functional alignmentHigh judgment

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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