Senior Manager, AI Advisory and Open Source Program Office

Aptiv•Boston, MA

13d•$210,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Open Source & AI Governance Program Office leads and scales the company’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and AI Governance Program. The role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership to support compliant, responsible, and effective enterprise use of open-source software (OSS), third-party components, and artificial intelligence technologies. It leads a multidisciplinary team of program analysts and software engineers responsible for governance, compliance, policy development, infrastructure, and developer enablement. The Senior Manager advises Legal, Engineering, Product Management, Security, and Sales on maximizing business value while managing risks associated with open-source and AI adoption. The role leads open-source governance across multiple product lines, including license compliance, review and audit processes, policy development, and employee participation in open-source communities. It also leads AI governance, establishing frameworks and controls for responsible AI development, deployment, and use, including oversight of models, data, transparency, accountability, and compliance. The position manages analyst and engineering teams, sets goals and development plans, and drives strategy, automation, tooling, reporting, and continuous improvement across governance programs. The position is hybrid on-site, with listed locations in Walnut Creek, California; Austin, Texas; Troy, Michigan; Boston, Massachusetts; and Kanata, Ontario, Canada. The posting also says San Diego, Walnut Creek, or the Austin area may be considered, with a brick-and-mortar location to be leased soon. Candidates must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen without citizenship of another country and must be able to complete the applicable security-clearance process. The role offers an annual base salary range that varies by location, plus bonus, and lists health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex time off, 401(k) enrollment eligibility, and 12 paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, program management, governance, compliance, or related leadership roles.
At least 5 years of people-management experience leading technical, compliance, or program teams.
Deep understanding of open-source licensing models, including GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT, BSD, and related frameworks.
Experience building or leading an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) or equivalent governance function.
Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, standards, and compliance programs.
Knowledge of AI governance principles, risk management, responsible AI practices, and regulatory considerations.
Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders.
Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen without citizenship of another country and able to complete the required security-clearance process.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and open-source compliance tooling.
Experience leading AI governance, responsible AI, model risk management, or AI compliance initiatives.
Understanding of software supply chain security practices and frameworks.
Experience supporting embedded, enterprise SaaS, cloud, or AI-powered products.
Familiarity with industry standards and emerging regulations related to AI and software governance.
Experience representing a company in open-source communities and industry working groups.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s Open Source Program Office and govern the use of open-source and third-party software components across multiple product lines.
Establish and maintain processes to ensure compliance with open-source licenses and third-party software obligations.
Develop and manage open-source governance policies, standards, and operational procedures.
Oversee open-source review, approval, and audit processes for product development teams.
Enable and support employee participation in open-source communities, including contribution reviews and approvals.
Promote open-source best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Monitor open-source licensing trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Lead the company’s AI Governance Program and promote responsible development, deployment, and use of AI technologies.
Develop AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operational processes.
Partner with Legal, Security, Privacy, Product, and Engineering teams to establish AI risk-management practices.
Create oversight mechanisms for AI models, data usage, transparency, accountability, and compliance requirements.
Define governance approaches for generative AI, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies.
Establish metrics and reporting to measure AI governance effectiveness and organizational compliance.
Lead and develop governance analysts responsible for open-source compliance, software composition analysis, policy administration, and program operations.
Manage an engineering team responsible for platforms, automation, and infrastructure supporting open-source and AI governance initiatives.
Establish team goals, performance expectations, and career development plans; build a high-performing organization focused on operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Define the long-term strategy and roadmap for open-source and AI governance capabilities.
Drive automation and tooling initiatives to improve compliance, reporting, risk assessment, and operational efficiency.
Establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
Provide executive-level reporting on program effectiveness, compliance posture, and key risks.