Own end-to-end program management for large-scale or high-complexity Enterprise Technology & AI initiatives, including scope definition, roadmap development, resource planning, and delivery tracking
Define and communicate clear success metrics for each program, reporting status and risk to Enterprise Technology & AI leadership on a regular cadence, and escalating issues with recommended paths forward
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of underlying problems, desired outcomes, and solution trade-offs
Drive cross-functional alignment by facilitating decision-making, resolving dependencies, and maintaining momentum across distributed teams
Recommend and implement improvements to program governance frameworks, intake processes, and ways of working across the CIO org
Translate complex technical and business requirements into clear, actionable work plans accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences
Anticipate risks and interdependencies across the portfolio, proactively mitigating blockers before they impact delivery
Model GitLab values and remote work best practices, contributing to a high-trust, async-first team culture
Qualifications Required:
8+ years of program management experience, with a strong track record delivering large, cross-functional Enterprise Technology & AI programs
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex processes and build structured approaches to ambiguous problems
Experience influencing without authority, earning trust with senior stakeholders, and driving alignment across functions, including Finance, Legal, Sales, and Product
Comfortable operating at both a strategic level and in the details, switching between executive communication and hands-on program execution as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting program status, risks, and recommendations to ETA leadership and Executive audiences
Familiarity with Enterprise IT domains such as business systems, data, AI, security, infrastructure, or enterprise architecture (depth in one or more areas preferred)
Proficiency with program and project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar); PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is a plus
Experience working in a remote, globally distributed environment with a bias toward async collaboration and clear documentation
Key Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end program management for large-scale or high-complexity Enterprise Technology & AI initiatives, including scope definition, roadmap development, resource planning, and delivery tracking
Define and communicate clear success metrics for each program, reporting status and risk to Enterprise Technology & AI leadership on a regular cadence, and escalating issues with recommended paths forward
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of underlying problems,