Senior Product Manager, Plan to Code
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for AI-powered DevSecOps platforms grows, companies like Gitlab are at the forefront of innovation. With over 50 million registered users, Gitlab is shaping the future of software development. The need for skilled product managers who can bridge the gap between planning and coding is on the rise, with a 25% increase in job postings in the last year alone. To succeed in this role, candidates will need strong software development lifecycle knowledge and experience working with technical teams. Before applying, consider what you can bring to Gitlab's high-performance culture and how you can help drive the company's mission to accelerate digital transformation.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Product Manager, Plan to Code, will play a critical role in shaping the future of software development at Gitlab. This role is focused on bringing planning and code closer together, enabling teams to move from requirements and specifications to commits, merge requests, and customer value with speed and quality. As a key member of the product team, you will work closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to build product experiences that support human-in-the-loop and autonomous development workflows.The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and be comfortable working with technical teams. You will be responsible for defining and driving product strategy, shaping spec-driven development workflows, and collaborating across Plan, Source Code Management, Code Review, and AI product areas.
Gitlab is committed to creating a high-performance culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous knowledge exchange. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be expected to embody these values and contribute to a culture that enables team members to reach their full potential.
What You Will Do
- Define and drive product strategy for experiences that connect planning, source code management, and AI-assisted development
- Help shape spec-driven development workflows that make it easier for teams and AI agents to move from requirements to code
- Work with engineering, design, and other product teams to build product experiences that support human-in-the-loop and autonomous development workflows
- Partner with teams working on demos and prototypes, including near-term work around spec-driven planning and autonomous development modes
- Use customer insights, product usage data, and market context to identify opportunities that can deliver customer value quickly
- Help teams ship fast with quality, balancing near-term execution with longer-term product direction
- Explore how planning can better account for reviewing code, reviewing test cases, and validating that work produced by agents matches the intended outcome
- Collaborate across Plan, Source Code Management, Code Review, and AI product areas to reduce friction across the software development lifecycle
What We Are Looking For
- Strong software development lifecycle knowledge and experience working with technical teams
- Experience with AI-powered DevSecOps platforms and spec-driven development workflows
- Ability to define and drive product strategy, with a focus on customer value and market impact
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical systems
- Experience working in a high-performance culture, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous knowledge exchange
- Strong understanding of the DevSecOps market and trends, with the ability to identify opportunities and threats
Nice to Have
- Experience with human-in-the-loop and autonomous development workflows
- Knowledge of AI agents and their application in software development
- Familiarity with Gitlab's products and services, including the DevSecOps platform
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Certification in product management or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO and remote work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs
- Access to the latest tools and technologies, including AI-powered DevSecOps platforms
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a focus on innovation and continuous knowledge exchange
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of AI-powered DevSecOps platforms and spec-driven development workflows to stand out in the application process
- Highlight your experience working with technical teams and your ability to collaborate across functions
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to product strategy and customer value, with a focus on market impact and innovation
- Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including AI agents and human-in-the-loop workflows
- Research Gitlab's products and services, including the DevSecOps platform, to demonstrate your interest and knowledge of the company
- Prepare examples of your experience working in a high-performance culture, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous knowledge exchange
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