Senior Manager, AI Advisory and Open Source Program Office

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance coverage

Flexible time off policy

401k enrollment eligibility

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, AI Advisory and Open Source Program Office to join a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. The role shapes governance for Open Source software and AI across the organization, balancing innovation with compliance and risk management.

Location: Remote. You will lead cross-functional policies, controls, and operating procedures that support product development teams and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IS or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering, program management, governance, or compliance.
• 5+ years in managing technical or compliance teams.
• Deep understanding of Open Source licensing models (GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT, BSD).
• Experience leading an OSPO or governance function.
• Knowledge of AI governance principles and regulatory considerations.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to govern Open Source software use.
• Establish compliance processes for Open Source licenses and third-party software.
• Develop governance policies and operating procedures for Open Source.
• Oversee review and audit processes for product development teams.
• Lead the AI Governance Program to ensure responsible AI technology use.
• Create frameworks and controls for AI risk management and compliance.
• Manage a team focused on Open Source compliance and governance operations.

Skills

Open Source governance

AI governance

Executive communication

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IS or related

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, AI Advisory and Open Source Program Office to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will shape governance for Open Source software and AI across the organization, balancing innovation with compliance and risk management. You will lead cross-functional policies, controls, and operating procedures that support product development teams and executive stakeholders. The position requires deep fluency in licensing, governance, and responsible AI practices, with a strong focus on practical execution in a technical manufacturing environment. Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to govern Open Source software use.
• Establish compliance processes for Open Source licenses and third-party software.
• Develop governance policies and operational procedures for Open Source.
• Oversee review and audit processes for product development teams.
• Lead the AI Governance Program to ensure responsible AI technology use.
• Create frameworks and controls for AI risk management and compliance.
• Manage a team focused on Open Source compliance and governance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, program management, governance, or compliance roles.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical or compliance teams.
• Deep understanding of Open Source licensing models, including GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT, and BSD.
• Experience leading an OSPO or similar governance function.
• Knowledge of AI governance principles and regulatory considerations.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level interactions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Flexible time off policy
• 401k enrollment eligibility
• 12 paid holidays

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.