Used Tools & Technologies
Not specified
Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Marketing @ 6
Security @ 4
Hiring @ 4
Leadership @ 4
Communication @ 4
Prioritization @ 4
Reporting @ 4
Compliance @ 4
AI @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. The company emphasizes AI as a core productivity multiplier and expects team members to incorporate AI into daily workflows.
Role overview
As a Senior Director, Technical Program Management, you will oversee GitLab’s Engineering technical program management function and help the Engineering division deliver complex, high-impact work with more clarity, consistency, and speed. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will guide an established team of Technical Program Managers, shape the operating model for the function, and drive strategic programs spanning horizontal productivity initiatives (Duo Agent Platform), customer-facing feature delivery, Customer Zero adoption, and security vulnerability remediation.
Responsibilities
- Lead a global team of Technical Program Managers aligned to Engineering verticals including AI, Infrastructure, Data and Product Engineering.
- Own the technical program management operating model, including team structure, hiring approach, and career framework for the function.
- Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic cross-functional programs across infrastructure, security, product, and go-to-market teams.
- Define program scope, milestones, success criteria, and staffing plans to move work from ambiguity to clear execution.
- Establish program metrics focused on non-linear productivity gains and build a consistent, data-led reporting practice.
- Partner with Engineering counterparts as an accountability partner for priorities, key choices, and follow-through.
- Influence strategic planning for staffing, timelines, and cross-organizational priorities.
- Create a reliable cadence for initiative reviews, prioritization, and staffing management across the technical program management function.
Requirements
- Experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or a combination of both in complex technical organizations.
- A background as an engineer or a strong technical foundation that builds credibility with engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Experience building, scaling, and developing a technical program management function or team.
- Track record delivering complex programs across multiple teams with urgency and a clear focus on customer impact.
- Ability to define meaningful program metrics, use data to identify gaps, and present clear recommendations.
- Strength in written and asynchronous communication within a distributed, all-remote environment.
- Experience working across infrastructure, security, and platform engineering domains.
- Ability to influence without formal authority and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, marketing, sales, and legal teams.
About the team
The Engineering technical program management function supports programs across nearly every stage of GitLab by partnering with Engineering leaders in verticals aligned to vice president areas. The function works asynchronously across regions and focuses on creating clear execution paths for broad, interdependent work across GitLab.
Salary
United States Salary Range: $245,600 - $418,800 USD (base salary range for residents of the United States; does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits).
How GitLab supports full-time employees
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Hiring guidelines, privacy, and EEO
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world; roles are remote but may carry location-based eligibility requirements. Review the Recruitment Privacy Policy. GitLab is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodation during the recruiting process if needed.