Manager, Solutions Architecture - UK&I

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Overview of the Role

As the Manager, Solutions Architecture - UK/I (Pre-Sales) at GitLab, youll manage a distributed team of Solutions Architects working with customers across the UK and Ireland, with scope to grow into additional countries within the region over time, such as Sweden and the Netherlands

In this player-coach role, youll guide technical strategy across complex sales motions while also stepping directly into high-impact opportunities to help your team secure technical wins and build customer confidence in GitLabs platform approach

At GitLab, we work at the intersection of technical sales strategy, team development, and operational scale, and youll help translate customer requirements into clear business outcomes.

Youll partner closely with regional go-to-market counterparts and cross-functional teams including Sales, Channel, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Product Management, and the global Solutions Architecture team

In our all-remote environment, youll help shape how we grow the Solutions Architecture organization across UK/I by building strong operating rhythms, strengthening executive relationships, and creating th