Developer Relations Program Manager

GitLab is an open-core software company

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 human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

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 thrive to be a recognised member of the education community, fostering meaningful relationships that help students and educators succeed.

Some examples of our projects:

• https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/education/join/
• https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2025/organizations/gitlab
• https://contributors.gitlab.com/

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

• You have 3-5 years of experience building and scaling developer relations or community, preferably in education or open source contexts.
• Deep understanding of academic environments, including familiarity with educational workflows, semester cycles, and institutional decision-making processes.
• Self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to community building and program optimization.
• You thrive at creating and improving replicable, scalable processes.
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional partnership skills
• Interest or familiarity with developer tools and software development lifecycle.
• You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.

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.