Program Manager

Summary

Join The Linux Foundation as a Program Manager to guide and support the growth of Open Source projects. You will be the operational expert in building thriving contributor communities, acting as a strategic partner to the Project’s Executive Director and other Project Leadership. Responsibilities span strategic planning, operational execution, and tactical support, requiring strong program management skills and experience with Open Source developer relations. The role demands collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, proficiency with developer tools, and excellent communication skills. This remote position offers a flexible work culture and exceptional benefits, including top-of-the-line healthcare, unlimited PTO, and a 100% 401k match.

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

• 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
• Prioritize/escalate operational and team needs (or concerns) to Exec/Governing Board level, or Linux Foundation as necessary
• Advise and drive adoption of Open Source, Developer Relations, modern enterprise DevSecOps, and Linux Foundation best practices
• 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
• Be the Generalist -- ability to pinch hit on launching new initiatives during scale-out (or performing a wide range of functions due to temporary or permanent gaps), do what it takes to move the project forward
• Be the Operational interface between the Project, the broader Linux Foundation, and Membership
• 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
• Focus Fridays
• A 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year)
• Remote work