Remote Lead, Open Source Governance & Strategy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Engagement/community programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead, Open Source Program Office to join our remote team shaping strategy and governance for the organization’s open-source program. You will partner with Cyber Security, Legal and engineering to strengthen software supply-chain controls, licensing compliance, and scalable contribution practices.

This leadership role requires 9+ years of combined experience including engineering, architecture and leadership, with strong knowledge of software supply chains and SCA licensing.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of combined education and work experience, including 4 years in engineering or architecture and 3 years in leadership roles.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, or open-source program management.
• Strong understanding of software supply-chain concepts and open-source governance.
• Experience with Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and open-source licensing.
• Proficiency in project management and relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the open-source program office strategy and governance framework.
• Define standards and processes for open-source software usage and contribution.
• Establish a risk-based governance model for efficient open-source use.
• Serve as the primary partner for Cyber Security on software supply-chain security.
• Collaborate with Legal to define standards for open-source licenses and compliance.
• Develop scalable workflows for license management and compliance evidence.
• Promote InnerSource practices to enhance collaboration and reuse across teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

DevSecOps

Open-source governance

Tools

SCA

Licensing

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Lead, Open Source Program Office to join our remote team shaping strategy and governance for the organization’s open-source program. You will partner with Cyber Security, Legal and engineering to strengthen software supply-chain controls, licensing compliance, and scalable contribution practices.

This leadership role requires 9+ years of combined experience including engineering, architecture and leadership, with strong knowledge of software supply chains and SCA licensing.