Senior Project Manager

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Professional Services Project Manager

GitLab Professional Services Project Managers manage high-complexity projects to successful completion from initiation through delivery to closure. In this role, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams and our global customers to complete distinct projects both on time and within budget. Project Managers need to have substantial experience managing IT and software consulting projects and relying on traditional systems and software development methodologies, as well as practical experience with agile project management methodologies.

Professional Services Project Manager Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed schedules to deliver technical and consulting services to GitLab customers.
• Manage customer expectations, project scope, and resources needed to successfully deliver to customer needs.
• Develop and communicate project schedule, status, risks, and issues to all levels of stakeholders, ranging from technical staff to executives.
• Manage customer escalations, coordinating with customers and GitLab stakeholders (e.g., executive team, sales, technical account managers, etc.).
• Be accountable for reliable and repeatable delivery processes, metrics, and operational procedures.
• Set and achieve forecast goals by setting expectations with the customer and working closely with the Technical Architect and project engineers.
• Act as a liaison to Partner Consultants and/or delivery partners.
• Develop a functional knowledge of GitLab technologies.
• Maintain an awareness of emerging GitLab technologies.

Professional Services Project Manager Requirements

• Knowledge of specific industry project management and technical delivery methodologies for software (e.g., Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies, agile/scrum, and/or software SDLC).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Demonstrated progressive experience working as a project manager on IT-based projects.
• Demonstrated progressive experience managing projects with external customers or clients, preferably enterprise customers. Professional Services experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate the advisor team and individual contributors and mediate conflicts.
• Experience using various project management and/or agile tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, preferably experience in an agile and/or DevOps environment.
• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges.
• Ability to use GitLab.
• Ability to travel if needed and comply with the company’s travel policy.

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.

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