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Senior Manager, Talent Development at GitLab. Location Information: Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America. New. Senior Manager, Talent Development. Remote, EMEA; Remote, US. Apply. GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive . AI-powered DevSecOps Platform. , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our . 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 human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like . Duo Enterprise. and . Duo Agent Platform. , customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. . The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our . values. and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. . Co-create the future with us. as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.. Overview of the role. Shape the future of how GitLab's global team grows and thrives. You'll architect and execute a comprehensive talent development ecosystem that accelerates every team member's career trajectory while driving measurable business impact. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll lead strategic initiatives from vision to execution, working directly with senior leaders across divisions.. What You'll Do. Strategic Vision & Execution. Craft the near and long-term roadmap. aligned to company OKRs and workforce insights, translating bold vision into executable annual plans and quarterly deliverables. Lead quarterly business reviews. and strategic alignment across People Business Partners, Field Enablement, Engineering, People Tech, DIB, and Analytics teams. Anticipate future talent needs. before they become urgent, positioning GitLab ahead of industry trends and skill gaps. Learning Experience Innovation. Establish design excellence standards. using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive design principles, and AI-integration —leveraging generative AI to rapidly prototype learning content and create adaptive experiences. Ship high-impact learning experiences. through ADDIE/SAM methodologies enhanced with AI-assisted content creation—from AI-generated micro-learning modules to intelligently curated cohort journeys and dynamically personalized program. Performance Revolution: Growth & Impact. Re-imagine continuous performance. as an evolved and innovative assessment approach that replaces traditional annual reviews and integrates personalized growth and development into enhancing performance. Launch and scale. a new process and elevated culture around team and team member growth and impact. Create insight-driven dashboards. that turn performance data into actionable team and individual development plans. AI Skills Revolution. Embed AI proficiency. into day-to-day productivity (across job profiles), GitLab Success Profiles, and career development frameworks. Curate and deploy. adaptive AI curricula that meets teams where they are. Achieve ambitious targets:. org-wide AI proficiency, division-specific proficiency standards. Technical Horsepower and Design Thinking. Set functional and data strategy. for GitLab's talent enablement technology (LMS/LXP and Talent Experience Platform-TXP) as it relates to our broader talent tools ecosystem with planned integration alongside Workday and other People Group technology. Drive adoption and engagement. by strategically deploying quality content and interactive experiences. Configure advanced features:. skills taxonomy, skills tagging, learning analytics, and telemetry. Cross-Functional Partnership Excellence. Partner with . DIB, Compensation, and People Analytics. to bolster inclusive learning experiences that directly link skill development to career progression and compensation. Collaborate with . Field Enablement, Digital Success, and Product teams. to align talent development initiatives with customer needs and product roadmap priorities. Influence . executive stakeholders. across divisions to champion learning culture transformation and secure investment in development programs. Succession Planning & Leadership Pipeline. Architect . development-focused succession planning. that identifies high-potential talent and creates targeted acceleration pathways for key talent. Establish . succession readiness dashboards. - in partnership with Talent Management - giving leadership real-time visibility into talent pipeline health and development ROI. Data-Driven Innovation. Build comprehensive analytics stack. with experimentation frameworks. Run continuous A/B tests. and feed insights back into strategic roadmap decisions. Create executive dashboards. that translate learning metrics into business impact. What You'll Bring. Learning Technology Expertise. 10+ years. in talent development, performance management, learning experience design, or relevant experience. Deep fluency. with LXP/LMS ecosystems (Cornerstone, EdCast, Workday or similar platforms). Hands-on experience. with AI-enabled learning technologies and adaptive learning systems. Instructional Design Excellence. Mastery of ADDIE, SAM. methodologies and adult learning science principles. Proven track record. designing and shipping learning experiences for global, distributed teams. Portfolio of complex program rollouts. with measurable business impact. Leadership & Influence (Essential for Future Growth). People leadership experience. managing teams, even though this role starts as individual contributor. Exceptional stakeholder influence. across Product, Engineering, Field Enablement, People Analytics, and GitLab Executive leadership teams. Strategic facilitation skills. to drive alignment and decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Vision-to-Execution Operator. Strategic thinking. with proven ability to set multi-quarter and multi-year vision and translate into tactical execution. Program management excellence. delivering complex initiatives on time. Managing ambiguity mastery. - you thrive even when you don't have every piece of context, understanding that perfect information isn't required to make meaningful progress. Exceptional decision quality. - consistently making sound decisions with incomplete data, balancing speed with thoughtfulness. Innovation & AI-Forward Mindset. AI openness and proficiency. with willingness to experiment and lead by example. Creative problem-solving. with appetite for calculated risks and innovation. Growth mindset. that embraces continuous learning and iteration. Advanced Analytics & Data Fluency. Advanced analytics skills. that turn learning data into executive-level recommendations. Experience with experimentation. and A/B testing in learning environments. Comfort with learning analytics platforms. and building measurement frameworks. Strategic Communication & Executive Storytelling. Experienced storyteller who translates learning metrics and development outcomes into board-ready narratives that secure investment and champion support. Leadership presence with ability to facilitate senior leader discussions, lead strategic planning sessions, and influence executive leadership through data-driven storytelling. Expert at crafting multi-modal communications—from concise executive briefings to immersive quarterly business reviews—that inspire action and demonstrate clear ROI on talent investments. About the Team. The Talent Management & Development team is the driving force behind GitLab's ability to build and maintain continuously learning, high-performing teams. We create and facilitate programs that accelerate growth and unlock potential across the organization. Working closely with People Business Partners and business leaders, we drive organizational capability through innovative learning strategies and development programs.. Our team combines strategic learning design with operational excellence to deliver programs that make a real difference in people's career trajectories and GitLab's success. We're passionate about creating an environment where talent continuously develops and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.. This role reports to the Director of Talent Management & Development and manages a lean team while influencing learning culture transformation across the organization.. How GitLab will support you. Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being. All remote. ,. asynchronous. work environment. Flexible Paid Time Off. . Team Member Resource Groups. Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Growth and Development Fund. Parental leave. Home office. 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. and . equity. . 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. $112,000. - . $240,000. . 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.. 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