Senior Technical Program Manager

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Program Management

Job Summary

Job Description

GitLab is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives within the Engineering division. This role involves building a new R&D PMO function from the ground up. The Sr. Program Manager will manage key initiatives, from small self-led projects to larger ones spanning multiple stages of GitLab's development lifecycle. Responsibilities include contributing to the Engineering Division's priorities, collaborating with Engineering Leadership, driving process improvements, managing risks, and providing strategic input. The role also involves coaching intermediate program managers and embodying the company's CREDIT values. GitLab is an all-remote, asynchronous work environment committed to AI as a productivity multiplier.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of experience in technical program/project management
  • Experience with technical cross-functional programs
  • Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
  • Technical ability and willingness to learn
  • Ability to problem-solve and build relationships
  • Experience collaborating with engineering, product, marketing, sales, and legal
  • Experience influencing others without direct management authority
Perks:
  • Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being
  • All remote, asynchronous work environment
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and development budget
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support

Job Details

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise, and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organization.

An overview of this role 

We're looking for an experienced Sr. Program Manager to manage and contribute to cross functional initiatives led by the Engineering division of GitLab. Our R&D PMO is a new team within GitLab Engineering, so this is a great opportunity to help build out a new function “zero to one”.

This individual will be responsible for leading key cross functional initiatives across the company focused primarily on the Engineering Division. Work will span from small self-led projects to managing larger initiatives that span contributions from nearly every stage of GitLab.

You’ll contribute directly to the priorities of the Engineering Division and collaborate closely with the Engineering Leadership team across all levels.

What you’ll do 

  • Program Manage larger cross functional initiatives
  • Independently run multiple projects, overseeing end to end delivery ensuring efficiency and collaboration of impacted stakeholders
  • Drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence within programs and across the division
  • Examine risks associated with programs and prioritize risks accordingly
  • Collaborate on operational strategy and direction with organizational stakeholders; provide insight and suggestions to steer R&D strategy and roadmap
  • Coach intermediate program managers
  • Embody our CREDIT values in your work

What you’ll bring

  • 4+ years of experience in technical program/project management or equivalent
  • Experience working on technical cross functional programs at a larger organization
  • Attention to detail and strong demonstrated written communication skills
  • Technical ability and willingness to learn quickly
  • Ability to independently problem solve and create strategic relationships across the organization
  • Experience collaborating closely with stakeholders across engineering, product, marketing, sales and legal
  • Experience influencing others without having direct management authority and motivating them to successfully complete tasks within required timelines.

How GitLab will support you

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

 
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GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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