Strategic Delivery Lead, International Public Sector

About the Role

The role is highly cross-functional and customer-facing, requiring you to partner with various stakeholders, including Research, Engineering, Go-to-Market, Global Affairs, Legal, Security, and external stakeholders. You will own and drive delivery workstreams, ensuring clear problem-framing, milestones, risk management, issue resolution, and translation between public-sector objectives and technical solutions.

What You Will Do

• Forge partnerships with public sector leaders and AI users globally to deliver impactful AI and AGI use cases
• Serve as the accountable lead for international public sector engagements tied to clear outcomes, customer milestones, adoption metrics, and commercial commitments
• Translate between technical teams and business, policy, security, and operational stakeholders, clearly communicating progress, risks, requirements, and dependencies
• Work with government departments, strategic partners, multilateral institutions, operational delivery partners, and policy/security stakeholders to translate responsible AI use cases into actionable delivery plans
• Partner with technical teams to scope projects, guide technical direction, anticipate blockers, and align teams
• Operate as a generalist across opportunity development, pilot shaping, delivery governance, adoption, and risk management as the team scales
• Exercise judgement and initiative under ambiguity, staying aligned with leadership priorities without day-to-day direction
• Establish best practices around milestone tracking, internal coordination, customer governance, and delivery operations at scale
• Lead regular progress reviews with international public sector stakeholders, ensuring transparency and confidence in delivery
• Identify delivery, policy, security, procurement, data, and stakeholder risks early and work cross-functionally to mitigate blockers and maintain programme velocity
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving requirements with composure, helping internal and external teams stay aligned
• Help shape the future of how OpenAI engages with international public sector customers through reusable delivery practices, responsible deployment patterns

What We Are Looking For

• Strong technical fluency, with expertise in Excel and AI
• Experience in managing complex projects and working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address hard institutional and mission problems
• Experience in working with government departments, strategic partners, multilateral institutions, operational delivery partners, and policy/security stakeholders
• Strong understanding of AI adoption and transformation in the public sector
• Experience in leading delivery workstreams and driving programme velocity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong judgement and initiative, with the ability to work under ambiguity and stay aligned with leadership priorities

Nice to Have

• Experience in working with AI platforms and tools, such as OpenAI Platform API and ChatGPT Enterprise
• Knowledge of agile project management methodologies and practices
• Experience in working with international public sector customers and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of policy, security, and operational considerations in AI adoption and deployment
• Experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on delivery and programme management

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work with a leader in AI innovation and make a meaningful impact in the public sector
• Competitive compensation package, with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible working arrangements, with the option to work remotely
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies, with opportunities for training and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a focus on innovation and experimentation
• Opportunities for networking and professional development, with a global community of AI professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Remote stipend and equipment allowance, to support remote work arrangements

• Tip: Highlight your experience in working with Excel and AI, and demonstrate your ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Tip: Emphasize your experience in managing complex projects and working with cross-functional teams, and highlight your ability to drive programme velocity and deliver results.
• Tip: Show your understanding of AI adoption and transformation in the public sector, and demonstrate your knowledge of policy, security, and operational considerations.
• Tip: Prepare examples of your experience in leading delivery workstreams and driving programme velocity, and be ready to discuss your approach to managing complex projects and stakeholders.
• Tip: Research Openai's AI platforms and tools, and be prepared to discuss your experience in working with similar technologies.
• Tip: Demonstrate your ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple stakeholders and deadlines, and highlight your strong judgement and initiative.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience in working with international public sector customers and stakeholders, and demonstrate your understanding of cultural and language differences.