Associate Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (United States) Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 USD

Company Description

The Linux Foundation is a neutral organization dedicated to fostering open-source collaboration. We enable the creation of ecosystems that accelerate the development and commercial adoption of open technology, serving as a catalyst for the greatest shared technology investment in history.

Position Overview

The Linux Foundation is seeking an Associate Program Manager to join our Program Management Office (PMO). This new role is crucial for enhancing project execution and expanding our capacity to manage complex open-source initiatives. You will act as an operational link, supporting project delivery, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and helping open-source communities translate plans into tangible impacts. This is an ideal role for someone who excels in a fast-paced, virtual environment and is passionate about keeping projects on track.

The Linux Foundation provides neutral support to many of the world's most important open-source communities, often taking on coordination responsibilities that require impartiality or would otherwise be unaddressed due to community bandwidth limitations.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities across open-source projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans.
• Facilitate project community meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating participants, capturing action items, and ensuring follow-through.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and membership data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Collaborate with project leads, maintainers, and internal teams (e.g., Legal, Marketing, Events, Finance) to ensure smooth execution of key initiatives.
• Contribute to project visibility through various channels, including blogs, press releases, and event participation.
• Support budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and annual planning processes.
• Work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to implement open-source best practices and project governance standards.
• Identify and resolve issues that may hinder progress or reduce program efficiency.
• Contribute to broader PMO initiatives aimed at improving value delivery to open-source communities and internal teams.

Qualifications

Desired Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in program coordination, community facilitation, or project management, including planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication in a fast-paced virtual setting.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and business audiences, with the ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly.
• Working familiarity with tools such as Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace, and CRM systems.
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to remain composed under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prior experience with open-source communities or ecosystems is a significant advantage.
• Experience working with remote, global teams is preferred.

Additional Information

• This position is fully remote and open to applicants who can work during North American time-zone standard business hours.
• In a typical year, overnight and weekend travel to events, both domestically and internationally (approximately 1-4 times per year), may be required.

The Linux Foundation Culture:

We are an all-remote organization committed to hiring world-class talent and providing a flexible, supportive work culture that mirrors our passion for open-source software. Collaboration is central to our operations, and we pride ourselves on working closely together without being tied to a physical office. We offer exceptional benefits, including top-tier healthcare, unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), Focus Fridays, and a 100% 401k match up to the IRS-defined limit annually.

The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage all interested individuals to apply!