Principal Technical Program Manager

GitLab

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Canada
Salary
$203,200–$345,600 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k
This role $274k
$127k most similar roles pay here $369k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $170,726–$222,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $274k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 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 79 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,400–$213,600 across 61 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Technical Program Manager

Principal Technical Program Manager As part of the R&D Program Management Office team, the Principal Technical Program Manager oversees complex, end-to-end programs central to an AI-powered DevSecOps strategy. This role involves driving high-priority initiatives across product, engineering, data, and security teams to deliver capabilities like the GitLab Duo Agent Platform and infrastructure modernization projects. The successful candidate will translate strategic visions into actionable roadmaps, manage risks, and coordinate distributed teams using asynchronous communication. Key responsibilities include managing executive stakeholder relationships, navigating technical complexity, and ensuring seamless program delivery across various time zones. Required competencies include experience in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps environments, alongside expertise in AI/ML initiatives. The role focuses on solving challenges related to developer productivity, enterprise analytics, and maintaining high security standards within a large-scale software development platform.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Remote?

Median $210285 from 30 postings across 17 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end technical programs across product, engineering, data, and security teams from scope to launch.
  • Translate executive strategic visions into actionable roadmaps while managing trade-offs between speed and quality.
  • Coordinate distributed teams across multiple time zones using asynchronous communication methods.
  • Develop comprehensive program plans that identify and mitigate risks and dependencies.
  • Lead high-priority initiatives for the GitLab Duo Agent Platform and other AI-powered DevSecOps tools.
  • Drive infrastructure modernization, scalability programs, and security compliance initiatives.
  • Partner with customer success teams to refine operational workflows and communication plans.
  • Serve as a primary escalation point to resolve complex, enterprise-level technical challenges.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience leading technical programs 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.
  • Experience influencing and driving impact at a division and company-wide scale.
  • Excellence in cross-functional leadership with experience engaging senior and C-level stakeholders.
  • Outstanding communication skills for asynchronous collaboration and executive reporting.
  • Track record of success in fast-paced environments with evolving technical requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead complex reliability programs across multiple engineering organizations.

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