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Overview: In this role you lead Wind River’s OSPO and AI Governance programs to ensure compliant, responsible use of OSS and AI across the enterprise. You will guide policy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Security, and Engineering. You’ll shape governance frameworks and drive scalable operating models for a secure software supply chain. This is an opportunity to influence how AI and open source enable product teams while strengthening regulatory alignment and transparency. Compensation / Benefits health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance flex time off 401k eligibility
Responsibilities: Lead the Open Source Program Office, govern OSS usage across product lines Ensure license compliance and third-party software obligations Develop and manage OSS governance policies, standards, and procedures Oversee OSS review, approval, and audit processes Enable employee participation in OSS communities (contributions reviews/approvals) Promote OSS best practices throughout the software development lifecycle Monitor OSS licensing trends and regulatory requirements Lead the AI Governance Program, developing frameworks, controls, and processes Partner with Legal, Security, Privacy, Product, and Engineering on AI risk management Create oversight for AI models, data usage, transparency, accountability, and compliance Define governance for generative AI, ML, and emerging AI tech Establish metrics and reporting for governance effectiveness and compliance Lead governance and engineering teams delivering platforms for OSS/AI governance Set team goals, performance expectations, and career development Drive operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement in governance Define long-term strategy and roadmap for OSS and AI governance Advance automation and tooling to improve compliance, reporting, risk assessment Align governance with business objectives and industry best practices Provide executive-level reporting on governance posture and risks
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 10+ years in software engineering, program management, governance, or related leadership 5+ years of people management leading technical/compliance/program teams Deep understanding of OSS licensing models (GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT, BSD) Experience building or leading an OSPO or equivalent governance function Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, standards, and compliance programs Knowledge of AI governance principles, risk management, responsible AI practices, regulatory considerations Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, and executives Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skills Preferred: SCA tooling, AI governance leadership, software supply chain security familiarity Experience supporting embedded/enterprise SaaS or AI-powered products Familiarity with AI regulatory standards and industry work groups Experience representing company in Open Source communities Strategic thinking Strong communication Cross-functional collaboration Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tooling OSS governance tooling and automation AI governance practices and risk management

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Level

Manager

Location

East Boston, MA

Occupation

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Industry

Software Publishers

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