Open Source Governance Lead

Key responsibilities include : Operationalize and maintain OSS compliance framework, including policies, directives, and procedures.

Manage and improve tooling for OSS scanning, license analysis, and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation (e.G. FossID, SPDX, CycloneDX).

Support engineering and product teams in identifying, documenting, and resolving OSS license obligations and risks.

Collaborate with legal, procurement, and security teams to ensure OSS compliance is embedded in development and sourcing workflows.

Monitor regulatory developments and industry standards related to OSS compliance and ensure Volvo Cars remains aligned.

Provide training, documentation, and hands-on support to teams across the company to build compliance awareness and capability.

Contribute to external OSS compliance initiatives and working groups (e.G., OpenChain, SPDX), in coordination with the strategic OSS lead.

Do you fit the profile?

We’re looking for someone who can turn policy into practice — someone who understands the complexity of OSS compliance and knows how to make it scalable, understandable, and embedded in everyday workflows.

You might be the right fit if you :

Have experience in OSS compliance, license management, or software governance within a global organization.

Understand OSS licenses (e.G., GPL, MIT, Apache), license compatibility, and legal obligations — and can translate that into practical guidance.

Are familiar with OSS compliance tools and SBOM generation platforms, and know how to integrate them into development pipelines.

Know the standards and frameworks that matter (e.G., OpenChain, SPDX, ISO / IEC 5230), and how to apply them effectively.

Communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders, building trust and understanding.

Are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about building scalable, transparent, and ethical compliance processes.

Enjoy working across disciplines and geographies to support a global software organization.