Solutions Architect Enablement Lead

GitLab; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate FE Program Manager for Solutions Architecture Enablement. This role is pivotal in designing and executing technical enablement programs, ensuring that the global Solutions Architecture teams are equipped with the necessary skills and resources. You will collaborate with product management and engineering to develop training materials and best practices, driving the success of the enablement initiatives. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovative learning techniques, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity Compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth and Development Budget

Home Office Support

Parental Leave

Team Member Resource Groups

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical enablement or Solutions Architecture.
• Deep expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud technologies.
• Strong skills in content creation and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enablement programs for Solutions Architecture.
• Develop training curriculum and certification programs.
• Collaborate with teams to create enablement content.

Skills

Technical Enablement

Solutions Architecture

DevOps Practices

CI/CD

Containerization

Cloud-native Technologies

Content Creation

Curriculum Development

Presentation Skills

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Technical Content Delivery Platforms

Job description

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 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 on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

FE Program Manager, Solutions Architecture Enablement

An overview of this role

The FE Program Manager, Solutions Architecture (SA) Enablement is responsible for assisting with the tactical development and execution of SA enablement programs to ensure the GitLab global SA teams are equipped with the technical depth, resources, tools, and training to effectively differentiate and position GitLab for our customers.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement comprehensive technical and skills enablement programs for GitLab's global Solutions Architecture organization
• Develop and maintain technical and skills training curriculum and certification programs for Solutions Architects at all levels
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Center of Excellence, and field teams to create enablement content for new features and capabilities
• Lead the development of best practices, reference architectures, and implementation guides
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness of Solutions Architecture enablement programs
• Drive continuous improvement of new team member onboarding and certification programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical knowledge gaps
• Determine opportunities for improving the learning experience and identify innovative techniques for delivery and consumption, including manager support and coaching resources.
• Create scalable content delivery methods and learning paths
• Develop and maintain assessment programs to evaluate Solutions Architect capabilities in product and skill depth.

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in technical enablement, Solutions Architecture, or similar technical roles
• Deep expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD, containerization, and cloud-native technologies
• Proven track record of developing successful SA enablement programs
• Excellence in content creation and curriculum development
• Strong presentation and training delivery skills
• Experience measuring and reporting on enablement program effectiveness
• Ability to translate complex concepts into effective learning materials
• Familiarity with learning management systems and technical content delivery platforms
• Alignment with GitLab Values

How GitLab will support you

The GitLab Field Enablement team exists to inspire our field and partners to achieve high levels of success through the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills and behaviors - at scale - that improve productivity and accelerate customer outcomes & growth. We have a lot of fun doing this!

• 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 budget
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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.

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range $81,200 — $174,000 USD

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