Developer Relations Program Manager

Overview

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An Overview Of This Role

As a Developer Relations Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing and leading the successful implementation of our Education program. This role focuses on supporting educators, students, and academic institutions by helping them experience GitLab’s vision of a world where everyone can contribute. You will serve as the primary advocate for the education community within our organization, while ensuring alignment with broader Developer Relations and Marketing goals. Our Education program provides free access to our Ultimate platform for qualifying educational institutions, along with specialized educational resources, initiatives, and community support. As part of the Contributor Success team, you will drive growth in awareness, adoption and contributions within this community. You will strive to be a recognized member of the education community, fostering meaningful relationships that help students and educators succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead the successful implementation of the projects and initiatives within the Developer Relations Education Program
• Create, report, and iterate on the relevant key performance indicators to effectively measure impact
• Ensure alignment with the broader Developer Relations team, Marketing, and other stakeholders in the Product and Sales organization
• Continuously identify improvements to the program to increase its efficiency and effectiveness
• Actively seek, gather and action feedback from the community and internal stakeholders
• Own end-to-end program operations, identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage automation

What You’ll Bring

About The Team

The Strategy Programs team in Contributor Success, Developer Relations, supports communities that align with GitLab’s CREDIT values by executing specific programs that help these communities grow and thrive. Our mission is to help these communities experience GitLab’s vision of a world where everyone can contribute.

How GitLab Will Support You

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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