<div class="content-intro"><p>GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform" data-sk="tooltip_parent">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission" data-sk="tooltip_parent">mission</a>&nbsp;is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab" data-sk="tooltip_parent">operations</a>&nbsp;on our product and staying aligned with our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values" data-sk="tooltip_parent">values</a>. Learn more about&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Life at GitLab</a>.</p></div><div class="c-message_actions__container c-message__actions">
<h2><strong>Overview of the role</strong></h2>
<p>At GitLab, we believe our talent is our greatest asset, and this role sits at the heart of maximizing that potential. As Senior Manager of Talent Management, you will drive excellence in how we identify, develop, assess, and retain exceptional talent across our organization. This highly visible position leads GitLab's enterprise-wide performance and talent processes, working directly with executive leadership to shape the future of our organization.</p>
<p>Leading a lean team and partnering with senior stakeholders, you'll architect and execute strategies that ensure GitLab has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time. Your work will have a direct impact on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and individual career growth across the company.</p>
<h2><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Drive Performance Excellence &amp; Talent Strategy</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Spearhead GitLab's performance management cycle, including Mid-Year Talent Reviews and End of Year Talent Assessments</li>
<li>Partner with executive leadership on Key Talent Reviews and Critical Talent Reviews to identify and develop high-impact talent</li>
<li>Partner in the design and execution of succession planning strategies that ensure leadership continuity</li>
<li>Lead the implementation of talent readiness technology, revolutionizing how we approach skills management and internal mobility</li>
<li>Create data-driven insights that inform executive decision-making on talent strategy</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Shape Organizational Growth and Infrastructure</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Partner alongside People Business Partners in the development and implementation of company-wide competency frameworks that define excellence across all roles</li>
<li>Influence job architecture initiatives in close partnership with Inclusion Strategy and Compensation teams</li>
<li>Pioneer organizational skills analysis and workforce capability gaps to prepare GitLab for future growth</li>
<li>Partner with Learning &amp; Organizational Development to create innovative skilling and re-skilling programs</li>
<li>Design and implement a comprehensive leadership coaching and executive coaching strategy</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Build Strategic Partnerships</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with People Business Partners to drive talent strategy alignment across divisions</li>
<li>Partner with DIB to ensure inclusive design principles are foundational to all talent programs</li>
<li>Work closely with Compensation to align talent frameworks with pay philosophy</li>
<li>Guide People Connect and Operations teams on talent program implementation</li>
<li>Influence executive stakeholders to drive organizational change and adoption</li>
<li>Work with People Analytics to showcase impact and inform relevant talent management decisions</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Experience &amp; Expertise</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Proven track record of designing and implementing talent management programs in high-growth, global organizations</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in leading performance management and succession planning processes</li>
<li>Experience implementing talent management systems, Workday implementations, etc.</li>
<li>Strong background in competency framework development and job architecture focus areas</li>
<li>History of successful partnership with senior stakeholders and executive leadership</li>
<li>Deep understanding of organizational development and talent management best practices</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Skills &amp; Capabilities</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable programs</li>
<li>Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with ability to derive insights from talent data</li>
<li>Change management expertise and program implementation capabilities</li>
<li>Outstanding project management and operational excellence orientation</li>
<li>Coaching and leadership development acumen</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Education &amp; Qualifications</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)</li>
<li>Professional HR certifications preferred (SHRM-SCP, HRCI, etc.) preferred</li>
<li>10+ years of progressive talent management experience</li>
<li>3+ years of people management experience</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>About the Team</strong></h2>
<p>The Talent Management &amp; Development team is the driving force behind GitLab's ability to build and maintain high-performing teams. We create and facilitate programs that accelerate performance and unlock potential across the organization. Working closely with People Business Partners and business leaders, we drive organizational effectiveness through innovative talent strategies and programs.</p>
<p>Our team combines strategic thinking with operational excellence to deliver programs that make a real difference in people's careers and GitLab's success. We're passionate about creating an environment where talent thrives and everyone has the opportunity to do the best work of their lives.</p>
<p>This role reports to the Director of Talent Management &amp; Development and manages a lean team while influencing change across the organization.</p>
<h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/">All remote</a>, <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/">asynchronous</a> work environment</li>
<li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment">Home office</a> support</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;">Remote-Global</span></span></div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLBeneUS" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">benefits</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"> and </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLequity" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">equity</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></p></div><div class="title">California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$114,200</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$244,800 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr>
<p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p>
<p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive
[AI-powered DevSecOps Platform](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-
platform), used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our
[mission](https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) is to enable everyone to
contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone
can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the
rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing
how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at
GitLab by running our [operations](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-
gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our
[values](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values). Learn more about [Life at
GitLab](https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab).

## **Overview of the role**

At GitLab, we believe our talent is our greatest asset, and this role sits at
the heart of maximizing that potential. As Senior Manager of Talent
Management, you will drive excellence in how we identify, develop, assess, and
retain exceptional talent across our organization. This highly visible
position leads GitLab's enterprise-wide performance and talent processes,
working directly with executive leadership to shape the future of our
organization.

Leading a lean team and partnering with senior stakeholders, you'll architect
and execute strategies that ensure GitLab has the right talent, in the right
roles, at the right time. Your work will have a direct impact on
organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and individual career
growth across the company.

## **What You'll Do**

### **Drive Performance Excellence & Talent Strategy**

  * Spearhead GitLab's performance management cycle, including Mid-Year Talent Reviews and End of Year Talent Assessments
  * Partner with executive leadership on Key Talent Reviews and Critical Talent Reviews to identify and develop high-impact talent
  * Partner in the design and execution of succession planning strategies that ensure leadership continuity
  * Lead the implementation of talent readiness technology, revolutionizing how we approach skills management and internal mobility
  * Create data-driven insights that inform executive decision-making on talent strategy

### **Shape Organizational Growth and Infrastructure**

  * Partner alongside People Business Partners in the development and implementation of company-wide competency frameworks that define excellence across all roles
  * Influence job architecture initiatives in close partnership with Inclusion Strategy and Compensation teams
  * Pioneer organizational skills analysis and workforce capability gaps to prepare GitLab for future growth
  * Partner with Learning & Organizational Development to create innovative skilling and re-skilling programs
  * Design and implement a comprehensive leadership coaching and executive coaching strategy

### **Build Strategic Partnerships**

  * Collaborate with People Business Partners to drive talent strategy alignment across divisions
  * Partner with DIB to ensure inclusive design principles are foundational to all talent programs
  * Work closely with Compensation to align talent frameworks with pay philosophy
  * Guide People Connect and Operations teams on talent program implementation
  * Influence executive stakeholders to drive organizational change and adoption
  * Work with People Analytics to showcase impact and inform relevant talent management decisions

## **What You'll Bring**

### **Experience & Expertise**

  * Proven track record of designing and implementing talent management programs in high-growth, global organizations
  * Demonstrated success in leading performance management and succession planning processes
  * Experience implementing talent management systems, Workday implementations, etc.
  * Strong background in competency framework development and job architecture focus areas
  * History of successful partnership with senior stakeholders and executive leadership
  * Deep understanding of organizational development and talent management best practices

### **Skills & Capabilities**

  * Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable programs
  * Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
  * Strong analytical skills with ability to derive insights from talent data
  * Change management expertise and program implementation capabilities
  * Outstanding project management and operational excellence orientation
  * Coaching and leadership development acumen

### **Education & Qualifications**

  * Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
  * Professional HR certifications preferred (SHRM-SCP, HRCI, etc.) preferred
  * 10+ years of progressive talent management experience
  * 3+ years of people management experience

## **About the Team**

The Talent Management & Development team is the driving force behind GitLab's
ability to build and maintain high-performing teams. We create and facilitate
programs that accelerate performance and unlock potential across the
organization. Working closely with People Business Partners and business
leaders, we drive organizational effectiveness through innovative talent
strategies and programs.

Our team combines strategic thinking with operational excellence to deliver
programs that make a real difference in people's careers and GitLab's success.
We're passionate about creating an environment where talent thrives and
everyone has the opportunity to do the best work of their lives.

This role reports to the Director of Talent Management & Development and
manages a lean team while influencing change across the organization.

#### **How GitLab will support you**

  * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
  * [All remote](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/), [asynchronous](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/) work environment
  * [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/) 
  * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.)
  * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/)
  * [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/)
  * [Parental leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) 
  * [Home office](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment) support

Remote-Global

 _The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for
residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are
determined through interviews and a review of education, experience,
knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members,
and alignment with market data. See more information on
our[benefits](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-
rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) and
[equity](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/). Sales roles are
also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base
salary._

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New
York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range

$114,200--$244,800 USD

* * *

**Country Hiring Guidelines:** GitLab hires new team members in countries
around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry
specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team
can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting
process.  

**Privacy Policy:** Please review our [Recruitment Privacy
Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-
faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative
action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex
(including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental
or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any
other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO
Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-
employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the
Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-
equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or
special need that requires
[accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-
usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting
process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-
to-our-interview-process).

