Workforce Development & Education Manager, Infrastructure Sites

Job summary

Responsibilities

At OpenAI, we are proud to build and operate our data centers with a community-first led approach. From construction to operations, we want to be positive partners within our data center communities that we are honored to call home…and we are just getting started.

• Work in partnership with the local Community Engagement Lead to build and manage relationships with community colleges, technical schools, universities, career and technical…
• Work with building trades unions and joint apprenticeship and training committees to expand training opportunities aligned with project needs both on a local and national level.
• Partner with OpenAI’s infrastructure teams, developers, contractors, and operators to identify job requirements, skills gaps, and hiring timelines across construction…
• Work with educators and technical experts to develop or adapt curricula, hands-on training, and credential programs that reflect employer requirements and offerings available…
• Support apprenticeships, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities with participating employers.

What they're looking for

• Seven or more years of experience in workforce development, technical education, apprenticeship programs, or education–industry partnerships.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, workforce development, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs with employers and education providers.
• Experience working with trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and labor leaders.
• Ability to work with technical experts to translate job requirements into clear learning objectives and practical training.