Technical Program Manager

About This Role

This Technical Program Manager role in GitLab's R&D organization leads cross-functional initiatives to help teams deliver reliably, efficiently, and at scale. You will own programs spanning multiple product stages and engineering teams, turning strategic priorities into clear plans and aligning stakeholders. The position involves driving progress in an all-remote, asynchronous environment, using GitLab issues, epics, and handbook-first documentation to ensure visibility and remove blockers.

Responsibilities

• 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 other 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 and partners
• Contribute to evolving Technical Program Management practices by documenting processes, sharing learnings, and improving how R&D programs run across GitLab

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

Benefits

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being