At a glance
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Remote
About the role
- 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.
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.
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
- 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
Workplace
- All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements.
