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# Senior Manager, Technical Program Management at GitLab

- **Company:** GitLab
- **Location:** Canada / United Kingdom / United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gitlab/jobs/8845972002

## Job description

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. [Co-create the future with us](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI) as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.

An overview of this 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.

This individual will be responsible for leading a team of TPMs of varying levels, all working on different areas of the Product. The Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure that TPMs are assigned to high priority programs and that they are successfully delivering results for customers. In addition to managing a team, this leadership position will also contribute to the long-term operational success of the R&D organization by partnering with leaders to develop new planning cadences and other improvements to our ways of working.

## What You’ll Do

- 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](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/#:~:text=values%20at%20GitLab-,CREDIT,other%20by%20assuming%20good%20intent.) in your work

## What You’ll Bring

- 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
- [More information about the Sr Manager Job Family is available in our handbook](https://handbook.gitlab.com/job-families/engineering/technical-program-management/#senior-manager-technical-program-management).

## About the team

Our Technical Program Management function is relatively new to GitLab; we are building out a PMO that is centralized within Engineering and looking for strong TPMs that are interested in developing a newly formed PMO and standardizing on best practices for the business.[You can learn more about the PMO in our handbook page.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product-development/r-and-d-pmo/) How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees

- [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
- [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/time-off-and-absence/time-off-types/#flexible-paid-time-off-pto)
- [Team Member Resource Groups](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/culture/inclusion/tmrg-tmag/)
- [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/)
- [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/)
- [Parental Leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from [underrepresented groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups) are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

Privacy Policy: Please review our [Recruitment Privacy Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or special need that requires [accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process).

## About GitLab

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GitLab provides an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, enabling teams and AI agents to plan, build, secure, and deploy software faster.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: GTLB)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, CA, USA
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not explicitly listed in provided materials

## Core Business
- Primary industry: DevSecOps, Software Development Lifecycle Platform
- Target customers: Enterprise, SMB, B2B – used by over 100,000 organizations including large enterprises
- Mission / Purpose: "Unlock every team to ship trusted software at the speed of imagination"

## Products & Services
- **[GitLab Platform](https://about.gitlab.com/company/)**: Integrated DevSecOps/DevOps platform (SaaS and self-managed) covering source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, monitoring, and AI-powered features (e.g., Duo Agent).
- **GitLab Duo**: AI-powered suite of tools for code generation, review, and automation across the software lifecycle.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided materials (public company – refer to NASDAQ: GTLB)
- **Key Metrics**: Over 50 million registered users, 2,500+ team members, 5,500+ code contributors, 2,500+ consecutive monthly releases (as of June 2026)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Public company; prior investors include Y Combinator (2015 cohort). Detailed list not provided.
- **Growth Signals**: 100,000+ organizations use GitLab; continuous monthly releases since 2011; expanding AI capabilities (Duo Agent); certification as Great Place to Work (US & India, 2026–2027)

## Competitive Advantages
- **All-in-one DevSecOps platform** that replaces multiple point tools, reducing complexity and toolchain friction.
- **Strong open-source heritage** and community-driven innovation (5,500+ contributors).
- **AI-first approach** with built-in agents for code generation, review, and security.
- **Culture of transparency** – handbook-first, public-by-default documentation that scales remote work.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-powered software creation**: Deep integration of AI agents (Duo Agent) to accelerate development while maintaining security and compliance.
- **Enterprise adoption**: Scaling to meet the needs of large, regulated organizations with compliance and security features.
- **Remote-first operations**: Continuing to build and improve asynchronous, all-remote work culture as a competitive advantage.

## Why Work Here
- **Fully remote**: 100% remote company from the start – work from anywhere; asynchronous and flexible schedules.
- **Awards & recognition**: Great Place to Work Certified (US & India 2026–2027); BuiltIn Best Remote Places to Work 2026; Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology 2025.
- **Benefits**: Equity compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off, annual growth & development benefit, access to LinkedIn Learning and leadership programs.
- **Inclusive culture**: Multiple Team Member Resource Groups, strong Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) commitment.
- **Learning & development**: Industry-leading leadership programs and platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Level Up.

## Sources
1. [about.gitlab.com](https://about.gitlab.com/jobs/)
2. [about.gitlab.com/company](https://about.gitlab.com/company/)
3. [handbook.gitlab.com](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/employment-branding/content-library/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gitlab/jobs/8481958002)
5. [about.gitlab.com (homepage)](https://about.gitlab.com/)

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