The Linux Foundation is hiring a
Program Manager

Summary

The Linux Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to guide and support the growth and success of Open Source projects by serving as an operations expert for building thriving, sustainable, and inclusive contributor communities. The role involves strategic partnership with project leadership, prioritizing operational needs, advising on best practices, and directly facilitating forward momentum towards the project vision. The Program Manager will also handle back-end operations, drive annual financial planning, and communicate effectively.

Requirements

• 3-5 years proven experience in running similar Open Source developer relations or community advocacy programs
• Strong program management skills
• Experience with bringing external and internal organizations and stakeholders into alignment
• Ability to address complex and sensitive community topics with humility, judgment, tact and humor when necessary
• Proficiency with developer tools such as GitHub and intimate knowledge of the software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with leading Open Source ecosystem players and technologies: Kubernetes, Cloud Native, Continuous integration, AI & Data, etc
• The ability to work collaboratively across functions such as Marketing, Public Relations, Legal, Finance, etc
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• The ability to work globally

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operations expert for building thriving, sustainable and inclusive contributor communities
• Synthesize common themes from the Projects’ governing bodies and Membership, translating to an operational, results-driven plan ensuring forward momentum
• Act as a strategic partner to the Project’s Executive Director and other Project Leadership
• Directly facilitate forward momentum of Governing Board towards overall Project vision, including managing discussions / expectations with individual Governing Board Members
• Be the Glue -- center of activity, ensuring forward, timely momentum towards strategic plan, increasing cross-functional collaboration, and monitoring/optimizing staffing/services mix
• Back-end ops: work closely with the teams to support Membership operations (CRM, legal documentation approvals, account assistance, etc.)
• Drive annual financial planning process, perform ongoing monitoring, and complete monthly audit in tandem with Finance

Benefits

• Top-of-the-line healthcare
• Unlimited PTO
• Flex Fridays
• 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year)