Senior Director, Technical Program Management

GitLab

Remote, US
Base: $245,600 - $418,800 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Remote
Technical program management experience
Engineering leadership background
Scaling tpm functions
GitLab is seeking a Senior Director of Technical Program Management to lead its Engineering technical program management function, focusing on delivering complex programs with clarity and speed. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and experience in technical program management, overseeing a global team while driving strategic initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role oversees GitLab's Engineering technical program management function to deliver complex work with clarity and speed.
  • The position requires building a reliable cadence for initiative reviews and defining metrics focused on non-linear productivity gains.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strength in written and asynchronous communication within a distributed, all-remote environment.

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GitLab is seeking a Senior Director of Technical Program Management to lead its Engineering technical program management function, focusing on delivering complex programs with clarity and speed. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and experience in technical program management, overseeing a global team while driving strategic initiatives.

Salary

Base: $245,600 - $418,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Flexible PTO, equity compensation, parental leave, home office support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical Program Management experience
  • Engineering leadership background
  • Scaling TPM functions
  • Cross-functional program delivery
  • Data-led reporting practices
  • Asynchronous communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • AI integration in workflows
  • Influence without formal authority
  • Customer Zero adoption experience
  • Security vulnerability remediation
  • High-performance culture alignment

Key Requirements

  • Experience in technical program management or engineering leadership
  • Background as an engineer or strong technical foundation
  • Track record delivering complex programs across multiple teams
  • Ability to define meaningful program metrics using data
  • Experience working across infrastructure, security, and platform domains

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