Senior Leasing & Strategy Manager, Real Estate & Workplace
OpenAIAbout the Team
At OpenAI, our Real Estate & Workplace (REW) team builds and manages the environments that power our innovation. We create spaces that are efficient, scalable, and aligned with our mission — from strategic leasing decisions to the systems that keep our workplaces running smoothly. Joining this team means helping shape the environments where world-changing technology is built.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Leasing & Strategy Manager to lead high-impact projects and shape the strategic direction of OpenAI’s global real estate portfolio. You’ll partner with the Leasing and Transactions team to own the full lifecycle of lease transactions, with a strong emphasis on detailed lease review, financial analysis, and portfolio strategy. You’ll also evaluate new opportunities, manage risks, and ensure all leasing decisions align with OpenAI’s long-term business objectives.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to:
Develop and execute real estate strategies that balance cost, flexibility, and growth needs.
Perform detailed proposal and lease reviews of serviced office and direct leases to negotiate the best outcome for OpenAI.
Shape portfolio decisions by creating models, scenarios, and recommendations for leadership.
Balance strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring outcomes align with company priorities.
Partner with landlords to foster relationships.
Introduce scalable processes that improve efficiency and decision-making.
In this role, you will:
Lead end-to-end execution of lease transactions, from strategy and RFPs through lease negotiation, review, approvals and signing.
Conduct in-depth review of proposals and leases to ensure they benefit OpenAI.
Develop portfolio strategies and and translate insights into clear, executive-level presentations and briefing materials.
Build robust financial models and scenario plans.
Track lease expirations, critical dates, and portfolio exposure to enable proactive decision-making.
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