Principal Technical Program Manager

GitLab

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Work type
Remote
Location
Canada
Salary
$203,200–$345,600 / yr
Posted
63 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $164,500–$213,375 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $274k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About GitLab

GitLab is an all-remote software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning in a single application.

GitLab currently has 53 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,800–$238,000 across 49 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Technical Program Manager

JOB TITLE: Principal Technical Program Manager The Principal Technical Program Manager joins the all-remote R&D PMO team to own complex, end-to-end programs central to the AI-powered DevSecOps strategy. This role involves driving high-priority initiatives across product, engineering, data, and security teams, transforming strategic visions into executable plans. Key responsibilities include leading the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, delivering data-intensive platform initiatives, and orchestrating infrastructure modernization and security compliance programs. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional stakeholders, mitigate risks, and facilitate decisions balancing speed and quality. Required competencies include experience in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps technologies, along with expertise in AI/ML initiatives. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to developer productivity, enterprise analytics, and scalable infrastructure within a distributed, asynchronous work environment.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Remote?

Median $208800 from 33 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end technical programs across product, engineering, data, and security teams from initial scope through launch.
  • Translate strategic visions into actionable roadmaps and executable plans for executive leaders and senior stakeholders.
  • Coordinate distributed teams across time zones using asynchronous communication to provide structure and status updates.
  • Develop comprehensive program plans to identify and mitigate risks while balancing speed, quality, and customer impact.
  • Manage the GitLab Duo Agent Platform lifecycle, including customer onboarding, support models, and billing integration.
  • Drive infrastructure modernization, scalability programs, and security initiatives to maintain DevSecOps standards.
  • Partner with customer success teams to refine operational workflows and communication plans.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience leading technical program initiatives in product, engineering, data, or security environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to define strategy and create clarity within extreme ambiguity.
  • Strong background in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps technology companies.
  • Proven experience influencing and driving impact at a division and company-wide scale.
  • Excellence in cross-functional leadership with experience engaging effectively with senior and C-level stakeholders.
  • Outstanding communication skills, including asynchronous collaboration and executive reporting.
  • Track record of success in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving technical requirements.
  • Proven experience leading complex reliability programs across multiple engineering organizations.

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