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GitLabSenior Manager, Technical Program Management
GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, aiding organizations in boosting developer productivity, enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing compliance risks, and accelerating digital transformations. The…
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GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, aiding organizations in boosting developer productivity, enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing compliance risks, and accelerating digital transformations. The company maintains a remote working environment with global hiring guidelines. The organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a newly established Program Management Office within the engineering organization. This leadership position oversees a team of Technical Program Managers handling various…
Job Description
GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, aiding organizations in boosting developer productivity, enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing compliance risks, and accelerating digital transformations. The company maintains a remote working environment with global hiring guidelines.
The organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a newly established Program Management Office within the engineering organization. This leadership position oversees a team of Technical Program Managers handling various product areas, collaborating closely with product and engineering leaders to assign staff to priority programs and ensure successful delivery. The role involves contributing to long-term operational success by developing new planning cadences and refining ways of working.
Ideal candidates possess prior experience functioning as an individual contributor Technical Program Manager as well as a people manager. Responsibilities span direct team management, strategic planning, establishing performance indicators, building cross-functional relationships, and shaping the growth and hiring objectives of the job family. GitLab supports full-time employees with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, parental leave, a growth and development fund, and various well-being benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers across various levels
- Partner with leadership to handle staffing requirements and align team resourcing with business objectives
- Create and maintain program management standards including project plans, documentation, status reports, and post-mortems
- Build a long-term strategy and vision for the Program Management function aligned with company goals
- Establish key performance indicators for programs and team members
- Identify and mitigate risks while removing obstacles to ensure timely program delivery
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Security, and Go-To-Market
Requirements
- Prior experience working as an individual contributor Technical Program Manager
- Prior experience operating as a people manager
- Ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively
- Demonstrated collaboration history with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience developing and executing strategic team development plans
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
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