Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Engineering

An overview of this role

We're looking for an experienced Senior or Staff Program Manager to manage and contribute to cross functional initiatives led by the Engineering division of GitLab and will report to the CTO. This the first hire in this role at GitLab so 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. What you’ll do

• Independently run small projects overseeing end to end delivery ensuring efficiency and collaboration of impacted stakeholders

• Program Manage larger cross functional initiatives (strategically run out of the Engineering Division)

• Develop processes to improve efficiency across the division

• Embody our CREDIT values in your work

What you’ll bring

• Prior experience as a Technical Program Manager (TPgM)

• Experience working on technical cross-functional programs at a larger organization

• Attention to detail and strong demonstrated written communication skills

• Ability to learn technical skills including managing our handbook with git

• Ability to independently problem-solve and create strategic relationships across the organization

• Experience collaborating closely with stakeholders across marketing sales and legal

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your 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

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