Manager, Solutions Architect - CEUR
Core
Manage a distributed team of Solutions Architects in Central & Eastern Europe, acting as a player-coach to guide technical strategy and secure wins for GitLab's DevSecOps platform.
Role type
Manager, Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)
Builds
Regional operating practices and team execution for GitLab's platform approach
Domain
DevSecOps / Software Development Lifecycle
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Team management, solution architecture, technical strategy, cross-functional partnership, business acumen, operational discipline, hiring and development
Preferred skills
Experience in software/tech sales or consulting, ability to relate technical depth to business value, curiosity for AI, willingness to travel
Technologies
GitLab platform
Responsibilities
Manage a team of intermediate and senior Solutions Architects; partner directly on strategic opportunities and coaching; guide regional strategy for technical evaluations and demos; work cross-functionally with Sales, Channel, Marketing, and Product; maintain dotted-line relationships with Channel Architects; define and track KPIs; hire and develop high-performing team members
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership