Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. The company is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers, align staffing with business priorities, and ensure successful program delivery. The role also develops program management strategy, standards, planning cadences, and operational improvements across the R&D organization.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for directly 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- All roles are remote
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