Lead Internal Events, Production Strategist

Job Description:

• 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.
• Build scalable, accessible, and inclusive event experiences for a globally distributed workforce across all time zones.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support