Intermediate Technical Program Manager - GitLab

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.

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager in GitLab’s R&D organization, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that help teams deliver reliably, efficiently, and at scale. You’ll own programs that cut across multiple product stages and engineering teams, turning strategic priorities into clear plans, aligning stakeholders, and driving progress in an all-remote, asynchronous environment.

You’ll use GitLab issues, epics, and handbook-first documentation to create visibility, remove blockers, and keep complex work moving across time zones while partnering closely with Engineering Leadership. In your first year, you’ll independently run a portfolio of programs from scoping through delivery and retrospectives, and help evolve Technical Program Management best practices across R&D.

What You'll Do

• Lead 1–3 strategic technical programs at a time spanning multiple engineering teams and product stages, ensuring clear scope, priorities, and outcomes.
• Partner with engineering leaders and key stakeholders to align on goals, timelines, and delivery milestones for cross-functional initiatives.
• Own end-to-end program planning and execution, from initial discovery and scoping through delivery, measurement, and retrospectives.
• Drive asynchronous collaboration using GitLab issues, epics, and handbook updates so globally distributed teams stay aligned and informed.
• Identify risks and blockers early, coordinate resolution across teams, and escalate when needed to maintain momentum.
• Facilitate working group meetings and async discussions to support decision-making, surface tradeoffs, and keep programs on track.
• Track and communicate program health through metrics, dashboards, and regular status updates to provide visibility to the Engineering Division.
• Contribute to evolving Technical Program Management practices by documenting processes, sharing learnings, and improving R&D program operations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in technical program management, project management, software engineering, or similar technical roles.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proven 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.
• Comfort 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.
• Openness to learning, iterating based on feedback, and applying transferable skills from varied backgrounds.

About the Team

You’ll join the R&D organization as part of the Technical Program Management function—a cross-functional team leading high-impact programs across multiple product stages. The team focuses on driving clarity, alignment, and predictable delivery for complex initiatives using a handbook-first, asynchronous workflow.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Growth and Development Fund
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team Member Resource Groups