Corporate Security Manager, Global Design & Construction

About the Team

The Corporate Security team is responsible for the security and protection of all OpenAI employees and executives. We are committed to creating and maintaining a secure environment that allows our team members to focus on their work without fear of harm or disruption.

We are hiring an LX Corporate Security Manager within Corp Sec, Global Operations to lead the end-to-end delivery of physical and technical security for OpenAI offices and projects worldwide. This role is the single-threaded owner for planning, design, build, and handover of security systems across new construction, renovations, and portfolio upgrades. You will drive tight coordination among Design & Construction (D&C), Real Estate Workplace (REW), Global IT (Infrastructure / Networking / Security), and relevant Corp Sec verticals, plus external partners (general contractors, subs, architects, and trades).

This is a hands‑on program and project management role that blends technical depth with cross‑functional leadership. Regular onsite presence at project locations and periodic domestic/international travel are expected.

• Lead security planning and design for new builds and remodels; develop the basis of design, device schedules, and design review gates (30/60/90/IFC), ensuring alignment to Corp Sec standards and regulatory requirements.

• Own cross‑functional coordination among Corp Sec, D&C, REW, Global IT, and external partners to ensure security technology is fully integrated with architectural, MEP, and network designs; resolve conflicts early via structured design reviews and RFIs.

• Deliver technical security systems: access control (e.g., proximity, mobile credentials, biometrics), CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, intercoms, and command‑center integrations (GSOC) from design through commissioning and handover.

• Oversee vendors and integrators: write/shape RFPs/SOWs, run competitive bids, evaluate proposals, manage contracts, track performance, execute FAT/SAT/UAT, and close punch lists; enforce warranty and support transitions.

• Drive schedule, budget, and quality: maintain the integrated project plan, risk register, and change control; elevate blockers; report status and metrics to leadership; ensure accurate asbuilts, O&M, and training.

• Coordinate network and server prerequisites with Global IT and ensure secure enterprise integrations.

• Standardize and continuously improve: codify best‑in‑class physical security standards and templates (design details, test scripts, acceptance criteria); contribute to multisite playbooks and lessons learned.

• Safeguard people, facilities, and assets by ensuring physical and technical controls are appropriate to the threat environment; align with privacy, legal, and compliance guidance.

• 8-12+ years leading multisite physical security programs or capital projects across corporate real estate or mission‑critical environments; strong program/project management (you can run the room and the schedule).

• Proven success partnering with D&C/REW/IT and security integrators; adept at working with GCs, subs, architects, and all trades to execute design plans at pace and quality.

• Deep hands‑on experience with enterprise access control, VMS/CCTV, intrusion, visitor management, and command‑center workflows; understanding of device placement, line of sight, lighting, and analytics.

• Ability to read, mark up, and direct from drawings (CAD/Bluebeam; Revit a plus); comfortable reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and onelines; familiarity with asbuilt documentation practices.

• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 72, UL 294, ANSI/BICSI 005/ESS), and how they interact with building systems and life safety.

• Strong vendor management and commercial acumen (RFP/SOW development for high‑security environments, TCO, change orders, acceptance/warranty).

• Excellent cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Commitment to data privacy and safety; experience coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy is a plus.

• Relevant certifications (PMP, PSP,…