Senior Manager, Talent Development (Remote - EMEA or US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of GitLab. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Talent Development in EMEA, United States.

Lead the design and execution of a forward-thinking talent development strategy that empowers a global, fully remote workforce to grow, innovate, and excel. In this high-impact role, you will partner with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with business goals, embed AI-driven solutions into talent programs, and reimagine performance management to focus on continuous growth. You will oversee the creation of inclusive, data-driven learning experiences, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure readiness for future skills needs. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, embraces AI innovation, and excels at translating vision into measurable results.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute a long-term talent development roadmap aligned to company goals, turning strategic vision into actionable quarterly deliverables.
• Anticipate future skill needs and design adaptive learning programs using inclusive design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and AI-powered tools.
• Lead innovation in learning experiences, from AI-assisted microlearning to personalized cohort programs, ensuring global accessibility and impact.
• Overhaul performance management into a continuous growth framework, integrating data-driven insights into individual and team development plans.
• Embed AI proficiency across the organization through targeted curricula and skill standards.
• Oversee the strategy, adoption, and optimization of learning technologies (LMS/LXP/TXP) and their integration with broader talent systems.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders in People, Product, Engineering, DIB, and Compensation to link development with career progression and organizational capability.
• Implement succession planning strategies to identify, accelerate, and retain high-potential talent, supported by real-time pipeline health dashboards.
• Build and maintain analytics frameworks, A/B testing methodologies, and executive dashboards to measure learning outcomes and business impact.

• 10+ years of experience in talent development, performance management, or learning design, with global program delivery experience.
• Advanced knowledge of learning technologies (LMS, LXP, TXP) and AI-enabled learning solutions.
• Mastery of ADDIE and SAM instructional design models, with a portfolio of impactful learning experiences for distributed teams.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and facilitate strategic alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong vision-to-execution capabilities, managing complex initiatives from concept to delivery in fast-changing environments.
• High data fluency with the ability to turn learning metrics into actionable insights, including experience with analytics, A/B testing, and measurement frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, capable of inspiring action and securing stakeholder investment through compelling narratives.
• Growth mindset, adaptability, and a proactive approach to integrating AI and innovation into all aspects of talent development.

• Fully remote, asynchronous work environment with global reach.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and generous parental leave.
• Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits tailored to location.
• Growth and Development Fund to support learning goals.
• Home office setup allowance and ongoing remote work support.
• Team Member Resource Groups for networking and community.
• Competitive salary: $112,000 – $240,000 USD (location-based).

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-powered job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-driven screening process designed to identify top talent fairly and efficiently:
🔍 Our AI reviews your CV and LinkedIn profile, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile against the role’s requirements and historical success factors to calculate a match score.
🎯 The 3 highest-scoring candidates are automatically shortlisted.
🧠 When needed, our human team conducts an additional review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and bias-free — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is finalized, it is sent directly to the company’s hiring team, who manage final selection and next steps.

Thank you for your interest!

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