[Hiring] Senior Manager, Technical Program Management @GitLab

Role Description

We're looking for an experienced Sr Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a team of TPMs in our Engineering org. Our R&D PMO is a new team within GitLab Engineering, so this is a great opportunity to help build out a new function and define the future of Program Management at GitLab.

• 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 our CREDIT values in your work.

Qualifications

• 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.