Lead Internal Events & Production Strategist

About the role

The Internal Events Lead position at GitLab is responsible for designing, producing, and delivering internal events that strengthen connection among GitLab team members, reinforce company objectives, and bring our mission and vision to life. Given our fully remote and distributed global workforce, the role involves creating intentional, inclusive experiences that work across locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Own the full event lifecycle, from concept development and budgeting through logistics, production, delivery, and post-event analysis.
• Create scalable, accessible, and inclusive event experiences for a globally distributed workforce across all time zones.
• Partner with the Executive Group, People Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to create meaningful moments throughout the team member journey.
• 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.
• Produce high-quality team member stories with agency partners for use in the Loop and internal events.
• Define and track event success measures, using data and team member feedback to improve future experiences.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience planning and producing large-scale, complex internal events for audiences of more than 500 people, ideally within a distributed or remote-first organization.
• Experience in corporate events, team member experience, internal communications, or a related function.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility events while maintaining attention to detail.
• Clear communication and confidence partnering with and presenting to senior leaders.
• Experience managing event budgets and working with external production vendors and agencies.
• 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.
• Ability to use GitLab, or willingness to learn and adopt GitLab tools as part of your daily work.
• A self-directed, proactive approach suited to a high-autonomy, asynchronous environment, along with empathy for remote team member experiences and connection across differences.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a high-autonomy, asynchronous environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to senior leadership.
• Experience with virtual event platforms and AI tools.
• Passion for fostering a strong, connected, and engaged remote team.

Skills

• Event planning and production skills.
• Project management and budgeting expertise.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with virtual event platforms and AI tools.
• Ability to foster a sense of community and connection among remote team members.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental Leave

Pay

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 role's 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.

Schedule

This role is remote and flexible, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the world.