Alliance Operations, Program Specialist at GitLab Inc.

Responsibilities

• Help to define, scope, prioritize, build, and implement programs and operations in support of the Alliance team
• Collaborate closely with the Alliance team and Alliance partners to operationalize and expand existing and new partnerships
• Ensure the Alliance team are equipped with content, resources, tools and training needed to confidently and competently work with the team and partners
• Collaborate on a short, medium, and long-term strategic vision for the Alliance team in association with leadership’s plans and goals
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of Alliance initiatives and new programs
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve Alliance programs
• As needed, build business cases for additional initiatives and investments

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience building and/or managing programs, preferably with Channel or Alliance teams
• Strong program management background and ability to break complex tasks into discrete steps for effective project management and execution
• Strategic thinking skills combined with a strong ability to execute and deliver results
• Experience growing within a start-up; strong ability to interact and influence effectively with senior executives, managers, and team members
• Exceptional written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
• Share and work in accordance with GitLab's values
• Prior experience as well as knowledge and familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle, DevOps, open source software, and SaaS not required but considered a plus