Senior Technical Program Manager

GitLab

6d•$203,200 - $345,600•Remote

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager on GitLab's all-remote R&D PMO team, you will own complex, end-to-end programs that are central to our AI-powered DevSecOps strategy. You will drive high-priority initiatives across product, engineering, data, and security teams, transforming strategic vision into executable plans that deliver innovative capabilities like the GitLab Duo Agent Platform and next-generation developer tools. You will work closely with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, serving as the bridge between strategy and execution through clear communication, proactive risk management, and structured program delivery. In your first year, you will independently lead strategic programs, driving predictable execution, thoughtful tradeoffs between quality and speed, and transparent stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

Proven experience leading technical program initiatives in product, engineering, data, or security environments, with demonstrated success delivering complex programs from inception through scaled adoption
Demonstrated ability to define strategy and create clarity within extreme ambiguity
Strong background in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps technology companies, with ability to quickly master the GitLab platform and AI/ML initiatives
Proven experience influencing and driving impact at a division and company-wide scale, affecting market position and revenue
Excellence in cross-functional leadership, with experience partnering with engineering, product, security teams and engaging effectively with senior and C-level stakeholders
Outstanding communication skills, including asynchronous collaboration, executive reporting, and the ability to translate technical complexity into clear business impact
Track record of success in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving technical requirements and market opportunities
Strong facilitation and influence skills, with ability to drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups while building trust through transparency and delivery excellence
Expertise in high-level stakeholder management, including masterful communication with Executive Boards and enterprise Customers
Collaborative leadership style aligned with GitLab's values, including respect, openness to feedback, and commitment to team success
Proven track record of redefining organizational operations and serving as an escalation point to resolve highly complex, enterprise-level challenges
Proven experience leading complex reliability programs across multiple engineering organizations
Welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with consulting, enterprise technology, or technical leadership experience who have owned outcomes and delivered transformational initiatives
Ability to act as a visionary leader, shaping R&D direction and fostering technical excellence across the organization

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical programs across product, engineering, data, and security, from initial scope through launch and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with executive leaders and senior stakeholders to translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps and align on priorities and tradeoffs
Coordinate distributed teams across time zones using strong asynchronous communication, providing structure, clarity, and consistent status updates
Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies while facilitating decisions that balance speed, quality, and customer impact
Partner with customer success and cross-functional teams to refine communication plans, and operational workflows
Champion GitLab's values and culture within programs, fostering collaborative excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation