Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
GitLab
WorldwideremotePosted 2 days ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Role: Senior-level people management position (Sr Manager, Technical Program Management)
- Opportunity to build out a newly formed R&D PMO within GitLab Engineering
- Lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers at varying levels
- Remote-friendly with global hiring across multiple countries
- Benefits include flexible paid time off, equity compensation & ESPP, parental leave, Growth and Development Fund, and Team Member Resource Groups
- Expected to incorporate AI into daily workflows as a core productivity multiplier
Role overview
GitLab is seeking an experienced Sr Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a team of TPMs within the Engineering organization. The R&D PMO is a newly formed team, making this a unique opportunity to help build out a new function and define the future of Program Management at GitLab. This leader will manage a team of TPMs at varying levels working across different product areas, partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure TPMs are assigned to high-priority programs and successfully deliver results, and contribute to the long-term operational success of the R&D organization by helping develop new planning cadences and improvements to ways of working.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for directly managing GitLab team members performing in the role of Technical Program Manager; lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers, including providing regular feedback to foster their growth and ensure their success.
- Responsible for staffing requirements for the PMO, in partnership with the Director of Technical Program Management and the Product and engineering Leadership groups; align TPM team resourcing/assignments with the company's business objectives.
- Create and maintain program management standards for elements including program documentation, project plans, status reports, post-mortems as well as a team direction north star; work to continuously improve and iterate on these processes.
- Create and maintain a long-term strategy and vision for the Program Management function, in alignment with broader company goals; develop and expand upon the job family, CDF, and long-term hiring and growth objectives for the Technical Program Management function.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Product, Security, and GTM teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and remove obstacles for the Technical Program Management team to ensure timely program delivery.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for programs and team members and hold the team accountable for meeting commitments.
- Lead strategic planning with direct influence over staffing decisions, project timelines, and planning stakeholders.
- Demonstrate leadership as expected of Managers across GitLab and embody GitLab's CREDIT values in work.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a people manager and as an IC TPM, ideally in a position of seniority.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively.
- Proven track record of successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience developing and executing on strategic team development plans.
- Ability to coach others on driving cross-functional product-driven initiatives without direct control of the programs.
- Proven ability to position oneself and the team as trusted partners and thought leaders.
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
- Team Member Resource Groups.
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Growth and Development Fund.
- Parental Leave.
Additional details
- All team members are expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact.
- GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps; more than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab.
- More information about the Sr Manager Job Family is available in GitLab's handbook.
- GitLab's Technical Program Management function is relatively new; the team is building out a PMO that is centralized within Engineering and looking for strong TPMs interested in developing a newly formed PMO and standardizing best practices.
- Information about the PMO can be learned more about in GitLab's handbook page.
- GitLab welcomes interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement.
- Studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification.
- GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world; all roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements.
- GitLab is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer; policies relating to recruitment, employment, career development, advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit.
- Candidates with disabilities or special needs requiring accommodation are asked to let GitLab know during the recruiting process.
