Senior Executive Business Administrator

Title: Senior Executive Business Administrator (CMSO)

Location: Remote, US

The GitLab DevSecOps platform empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members and values that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

An overview of this role

Executive Business Administrators (EBAs) at GitLab toggle seamlessly between various systems including Google Workspace, Slack, TripActions, Zoom, and GitLab to accomplish an array of tasks, while staying focused on prioritization and escalating urgent issues. EBAs at GitLab are self-driven, collaborative, and agile team members who are experienced in managing multiple priorities, juggling various responsibilities, and anticipating the executive’s needs. EBAs at GitLab are exceptionally organized, relentlessly resourceful, calm under pressure, and strategic multitaskers with a deep love of logistics and the ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.

What you’ll do

• Support and work closely with GitLab’s Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
• Own and proactively manage a complex, changing, high-volume calendar across multiple timezones; ensure Executive is prepared for every meeting
• Make recommendations for the Executive in regard to their time management, prioritization, delegation and organization
• Seamlessly coordinate extensive domestic and international travel including air and ground transportation, hotel reservations, security, visas and other travel documentation. Accompanying the Executive when necessary
• Run cadence of weekly staff meetings and other important meetings, including planning agenda, organization, and follow-up on action items, while infusing our company values throughout
• Plan events such as team off-sites, team building activities and company kick-offs as needed
• Draft internal and external communications on behalf of Executive
• Assist the full life cycle of recruiting including booking interviews, liaising between the hiring team and the candidate, and coordinating onboarding of new hires
• Manage Executive’s email inbox including drafting internal and external communications on behalf of Executive
• Compile receipts to submit timely and accurate expense reports on a monthly basis
• Schedules, live streams and moderates Group Conversations
• Provide coverage for other Senior E-Group EBAs
• Run and lead special projects upon request
• Must be able to work flexible hours to support international business meetings and some travel is required in most roles
• Other duties as assigned in support of the business (ad hoc tasks)
• Contribute to the broader EBA community by sharing learnings, resources, and supporting EBA team camaraderie

What you’ll bring

• Previous 5+ years of administrative experience supporting a C-Staff Executive at a quickly-scaling or large company
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Self-starter who can operate independently and move quickly from one task to another; creative problem solver, seeks win-win solutions; energized by challenges with superb attention to detail
• Extensive technical skills with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack and TripActions among other tools
• Demonstrated Leadership mindset in prior roles ability to influence culture/environment around them
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrates one team mindset; able to lead other EBAs and partner well across GitLab
• Experience with event planning & coordination to include support for large meetings, off-sites and company events
• Detailed and goal-oriented planner; possesses the ability to appropriately prioritize business needs and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Approachable and effective communicator across various communication channels and with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to adopt technical tools quickly (i.e. terminal, text editor)
• Experience in a start-up environment preferred
• Experience working remotely preferred
• A passion for GitLab
• A sincere willingness to help out

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget
• Parental leave
• Home office support

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. 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, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

Colorado/Washington pay range

$80,600$155,500 USD

California/New York/New Jersey pay range

$80,600$172,800 USD

Country Hiring Guidelines: 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.