Open-Source Strategist

Let's introduce ourselves

At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to be the leader in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. What we all have in common at Volvo Cars is our passion for protecting lives, our endless curiosity and our dedication to create a new future for the automotive industry. Our human centric focus is what separates us from all other car companies.

What you'll do

At Volvo Cars, we offer more than a job—we offer a purpose. As Global Open Source Strategy Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping how Volvo Cars engages with the open source ecosystem to drive innovation, sustainability, and transparency. You’ll work in a global, cross-functional environment with high visibility and influence, collaborating with leading experts across technology, legal, and product domains. Success in this role means OSS becomes a visible, valued part of Volvo Cars software strategy—not through mandates, but through shared ownership and strategic alignment.

Volvo Cars is on a journey to deepen its engagement with open source software as part of its broader transformation in software-defined vehicles. While foundational policies and governance structures are in place, the strategic integration of OSS into our Software Strategy is still emerging. This role is about shaping that conversation—positioning OSS as a natural enabler of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Position OSS as a strategic enabler within Volvo Cars’ Software Strategy by framing its value in terms of innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders across technology, product, and business functions to build alignment and momentum around OSS strategy.
• Shape and evolve the strategic narrative around OSS, connecting it to Volvo Cars’ broader goals and helping leaders see it as an extension of their existing priorities.
• Represent Volvo Cars externally in OSS communities, foundations, and industry working groups (e.g., OpenChain, SPDX, LF), building visibility and credibility.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships within the OSS and automotive ecosystems to identify opportunities for collaboration, contribution, and influence.
• Drive internal adoption of OSS maturity models, governance frameworks, and best practices, ensuring they are understood, embraced, and scaled across the organization.
• Monitor and interpret OSS trends, risks, and opportunities, providing strategic insights and recommendations to leadership.

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone who can shape the conversation around open source at Volvo Cars — someone who sees the bigger picture, builds bridges across disciplines, and knows how to make strategy stick by making others feel they own it.

You might be the right fit if you:

• Bring experience in open source strategy, governance, or community leadership within a global technology organization.
• Understand OSS licensing, compliance tooling, and SBOM frameworks — not just technically, but in terms of how they support strategic goals.
• Are familiar with OSS maturity models and frameworks (e.g., OpenChain, OSPO maturity models), and know how to use them to guide organizational growth.
• Have a strong network in the OSS and automotive ecosystems, and know how to leverage it to build influence and open doors.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy, and know how to engage diverse stakeholders across cultures and disciplines.
• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity, shaping narratives, and helping others see OSS as part of their own strategic vision.
• Believe in open collaboration, transparency, and ethical technology development — and know how to make those values actionable.