People Business Partner Leader

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Director, People Business Partners, to serve as a strategic business partner to multiple C-level executives at GitLab. As a key member of our People Business Partner team, you will lead a team of experienced global PBPs who support executive leadership and drive organizational transformation and change management in a fully remote environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Director, People Business Partners, you will be responsible for: Serving as the senior people partner to several of GitLab's C-level executives and their executive teams, building trust and credibility to shape and execute a global people strategy that accelerates teams' growth, performance, and organizational effectiveness. Architecting and leading large-scale organizational transformation, including organizational design, workforce planning, and change management with the rigor and urgency required to keep pace with rapid shifts in how AI is reshaping the business and the team. Driving talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development to ensure the organization has the leadership depth and critical skills needed to execute on its long-term roadmap. Providing direct, candid coaching and counsel to executives and senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and navigating complex organizational and people challenges. Partnering with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & Development, and People Operations to ensure talent needs are reflected in company-wide people programs, policies, and investments. Leading, developing, and inspiring a high-performing team of People Business Partners, setting a clear vision, building a culture of coaching and accountability, and ensuring each team member is positioned to do their best and most impactful work. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: A proven track record of leading people strategy through significant organizational transformation, including AI-driven workforce shifts, rapid scaling, or major technology pivots within enterprise technology or SaaS environments. Demonstrated ability to operate at the intersection of Product/Engineering, Finance, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition building alignment across competing priorities and influencing decisions without direct authority in a fast-moving, global organization. Experience building and scaling a People Business Partner team, including raising the bar on strategic impact, and developing PBPs to operate as true business partners to senior leaders. Executive-level presence and credibility, with the ability to advise C-suite and VP-level leaders with candor and confidence, especially in ambiguous, high-stakes situations. Proven ability to lead effectively across time zones, building aligned, engaged, and accountable teams in a fully remote environment. WHY REMOTE As a fully remote company, GitLab is committed to providing a flexible and inclusive work environment that allows our team members to thrive. As a Senior Director, People Business Partners, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team from around the world, while also enjoying the benefits of a remote work arrangement. BENEFITS GitLab offers a competitive base salary range for this role, as well as a range of benefits, including equity, health insurance, and retirement savings plans.