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<h1>Lead Internal Events &amp; Production Strategist</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote, United States</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Engagement</p><div><p>GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.</p> <p>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. <a>Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p> <p>*<em>Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.</em></p></div><h2><strong>About GitLab</strong></h2> <p>GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.</p> <h2><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h2> <p>As the Internal Events Lead, you’ll design, produce, and deliver internal events that strengthen connection among GitLab team members, reinforce company objectives, and bring our mission and vision to life. Because our team is fully remote and distributed across the globe, you’ll create intentional, inclusive experiences that work across locations and time zones.</p> <p>You’ll sit within the People Communications and Engagement function and own GitLab’s most visible internal touchpoints, including company-wide assemblies, Company Kick-Off, async-first virtual gatherings, and occasional in-person summits. You’ll partner with the Executive Group, People Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to create meaningful moments throughout the team member journey.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Design and lead GitLab’s internal events strategy, including company-wide assemblies, ask me anything (AMA) sessions, Company Kick-Off, virtual gatherings, and occasional in-person summits.</li> <li>Own the full event lifecycle, from concept development and budgeting through logistics, production, delivery, and post-event analysis.</li> <li>Build scalable, accessible, and inclusive event experiences for a globally distributed workforce across all time zones.</li> <li>Partner with Executive Communications, the Executive Group, senior leaders, People Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to align programming with company priorities and engagement goals.</li> <li>Manage external vendors, production agencies, platform partners, creative projects, and internal event budgets with a focus on quality, cost-effective delivery, and return on investment.</li> <li>Produce high-quality team member stories with agency partners for use in the Loop and internal events.</li> <li>Define and track event success measures, using data and team member feedback to improve future experiences.</li> <li>Explore event technologies and formats, including AI-powered tools, virtual platforms, and hybrid experiences, and use Internal Communications channels to build awareness and extend event storytelling.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Experience planning and producing large-scale, complex internal events for audiences of more than 500 people, ideally within a distributed or remote-first organization.</li> <li>Experience in corporate events, team member experience, internal communications, or a related function.</li> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility events while maintaining attention to detail.</li> <li>Clear communication and confidence partnering with and presenting to senior leaders.</li> <li>Experience managing event budgets and working with external production vendors and agencies.</li> <li>Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event platforms, such as Zoom Events, and an interest in using AI tools to improve productivity, ideation, or event personalization.</li> <li>Ability to use GitLab, or willingness to learn and adopt GitLab tools as part of your daily work.</li> <li>A self-directed, proactive approach suited to a high-autonomy, asynchronous environment, along with empathy for remote team member experiences and connection across differences.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>About the team</strong></h2> <p>The People Communications and Engagement function helps GitLab team members stay informed, connected, and aligned in a fully remote, globally distributed company. The team works asynchronously and partners closely with the Executive Group, People Business Partners, Internal Communications, and teams across GitLab to create consistent and inclusive experiences that support company priorities and the team member journey.</p> <h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a>Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a>Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a>Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a>Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a>Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a>Parental leave</a> </li> <li><a>Home office</a> support</li> </ul> <p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a>underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If youre excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p><div><div><div><p><em>The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the roles base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our <a>benefits</a><span> and </span><a>equity</a>. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</em></p></div><div>United States Salary Range</div><div><span>$139,000</span><span>—</span><span>$235,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><h4><strong>How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a>Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a>Flexible Paid Time Off </a></li> <li><a>Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a>Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a>Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a>Parental Leave</a> </li> </ul> <p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a>underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If youre excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. </p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a>Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p> <p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also <a>GitLab’s EEO Policy</a> and <a>EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a>accommodation</a>, please let us know during the <a>recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

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