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An overview of this role
As a Strategic Account Executive focused on the Australian Federal Government, you will serve
as the primary trusted advisor and strategic partner for federal government agencies seeking to
modernize how they build, secure, and deliver software using GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps
platform. You'll develop and execute multi-year partnership strategies that align GitLab's
capabilities with government priorities such as secure software delivery, continuous integration
and delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure modernization in regulated environments. Reporting to
the Head of Enterprise for GitLab's Australian business, you'll build deep relationships with
senior stakeholders, work collaboratively with internal specialists and channel partners, and help
drive meaningful transformation across Australian Federal Government accounts.
In your first year, you'll focus on building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders,
understanding agency modernization priorities and challenges, and working with
cross-functional teams to develop and deliver solutions that create value. You'll coordinate
closely with our pre-sales and post-sales teams to ensure customers realize the full potential of
GitLab and achieve their strategic objectives. You'll also represent the voice of your customers
internally by sharing product feedback and ideas through GitLab's public issue tracker, helping
inform product strategy and strengthening your partnerships over time.
What you'll do:
defined territory of Australian Federal Government accounts, aligning GitLab's
AI-powered DevSecOps platform with agency modernization priorities such as CI/CD
automation, secure software delivery, and infrastructure modernization in regulated
environments.
relationship-building through solution design, implementation, adoption, and ongoing
value creation, using a consultative, mission-focused approach.
customers, building relationships with senior stakeholders (including CIOs and technical
leaders) and mapping complex buying groups.
internal stakeholders to support deal strategy, account planning, and execution.
design solutions, run evaluations, and support successful rollouts, adoption, and value
realization.
engineering, solutions, and customer success teams) to generate qualified opportunities,
co-develop secure, compliant solutions for complex government environments, and support account growth.
and product ideas through GitLab's public issue tracker and internal channels, helping
shape how GitLab serves Australian Federal Government customers over time.
What you’ll bring
including navigating complex stakeholder environments and long, regulated procurement
cycles.
account plans across a defined territory or book of business.
platform capabilities across the software development lifecycle, including continuous
integration and delivery (CI/CD), secure software development practices, and
infrastructure modernization.
practitioners to senior leaders, and translating complex requirements into clear next
steps and value.
opportunity qualification, forecasting discipline, negotiation, close, and expansion.
customer success, and support) to drive successful evaluations, rollouts, adoption, and
value realization.
aligned account strategies and deliver outcomes for government customers.
ownership, clear written communication, and a bias toward measurable results.
About the team
The Public Sector and Enterprise teams at GitLab help large, mission-driven organizations modernize how they plan, build, secure, and deliver software using GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform. In this Strategic Account Executive role focused on the Australian Federal Government, you'll work with a cross-functional group of account leaders, solutions architects, and customer success partners to build trusted relationships, navigate complex stakeholder and procurement environments, and deliver outcomes that matter to government missions. We operate as an all-remote, asynchronous team, partnering closely with internal teams and channel partners to support long-term adoption and expansion across strategic accounts.
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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