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GitLab is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the R&D organization and lead cross-functional initiatives that help teams deliver reliably, efficiently, and at scale. You will own programs that span multiple product stages and engineering teams, turning strategic priorities into clear plans, aligning stakeholders, and driving progress in an all-remote, asynchronous environment.
In this role, you will lead 1–3 strategic technical programs at a time, partnering with engineering leaders and key stakeholders to align on goals, timelines, and delivery milestones. You'll own end-to-end program planning and execution, from initial discovery and scoping through delivery, measurement, and retrospectives. Using GitLab issues, epics, and handbook-first documentation, you'll create visibility, remove blockers, and keep complex work moving across time zones.
Key responsibilities include identifying risks and blockers early and coordinating resolution across teams; facilitating working group meetings and async discussions to support decision-making; tracking and communicating program health through metrics, dashboards, and regular status updates; and contributing to evolving Technical Program Management practices by documenting processes and sharing learnings.
You'll be part of a small, cross-functional Technical Program Management team within R&D that focuses on driving clarity, alignment, and predictable delivery for complex initiatives. The team uses a handbook-first, asynchronous way of working with stakeholders across regions and time zones, and you'll collaborate closely with engineering leaders and partners in other functions to improve how programs are planned, executed, and communicated.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, trusted by more than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100. The company embraces AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in technical program management, project management, software engineering, or similar technical roles
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile ways of working, including how engineering teams plan, build, and ship
- Skill in coordinating programs across multiple engineering teams or departments, aligning stakeholders on goals, timelines, and milestones
- Strong written communication skills for asynchronous, documentation-first collaboration in a fully remote environment
- Ability to work independently in a distributed setting, set priorities, and make progress with minimal supervision
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying blockers, and proposing practical solutions to keep programs moving
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or platforms like GitLab, with interest in deepening this knowledge over time
- Openness to learning, iterating based on feedback, and applying transferable skills from varied backgrounds to technical program management
