Vice President, Land Development

Description Vice President - Policy & Community Affairs – Upland, CA The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate developers, is actively seeking an educated professional for its Southern California project development team. In your new role, you will lead the company’s public policy initiatives, advance land use and housing objectives, and engage with a wide range of policy, regulatory, and community stakeholders across California, playing a critical role in shaping and influencing the political and regulatory landscape affecting development, while supporting entitlement and permitting efforts for major projects. Our ideal candidate brings deep expertise in California land use, housing policy, environmental regulation, and infrastructure, along with a strong network across public agencies, civic groups, and elected officials. This role requires exceptional political acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory systems with confidence and diplomacy. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE : Public Affairs & Policy Advocacy Lead the development and execution of strategies related to land use, housing, environmental, and economic development policy. Monitor, analyze, and influence proposed legislation, ballot initiatives, and regulatory actions at the local and state levels. Represent the company with governmental agencies, public officials, trade associations, and industry groups. Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government staff, and community stakeholders. Participate in industry boards and committees (e.g., Building Industry Association, California Business Roundtable). Entitlement & Permitting Support Partner with development, legal, construction, and related teams to support entitlement, permitting, and zoning processes. Assist in navigating approvals and regulatory frameworks, including CEQA, SB 330, general plans, housing mandates, and climate-related regulation. Engage with city councils, planning commissions, and community groups to advocate for project approvals. Strategic Leadership & Risk Management Integrate entitlement and political strategy with community outreach initiatives. Identify political, regulatory, and development risks and formulate mitigation strategies. Advise executive leadership on the regulatory and political environment affecting land development in California. Oversee government affairs initiatives and manage consultants, lobbyists, and legal advisors. Community & Stakeholder Engagement Support public outreach and communications efforts to build support for development projects. Participate in civic and industry organizations to promote the company’s profile and policy priorities. Align messaging with communications and PR teams to ensure consistency and clarity. Experience & Education for success: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or J.D. strongly preferred (public policy, law, urban planning, political science, or related field). 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or land use law, preferably aligned with real estate development in California. Deep knowledge of California land use law, CEQA, state housing mandates, and regional/local planning processes. Demonstrated ability to secure entitlements, influence policy, and navigate political systems. Strong relationships with government agencies, elected officials, and planning/community departments across key California jurisdictions. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable translating complex regulatory issues to diverse audiences. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively. Additional requirements: Reliable transportation and a driver’s license are required for traveling to company projects and land sites. NOTE: This is a Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm office position located at the Upland, CA corporate office, with Fridays remote. In addition to a competitive annual salary ( $200+k commensurate with experience ) and annual bonus and raise potential, Lewis offers a monthly auto allowance, variety of benefits plans, a 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match, $100/month cellphone reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and an excellent corporate culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies, and you will be an essential part of a winning team with a long history of successful real estate development and management. To learn more about Lewis, visit us at www.lewisgroupofcompanies.com The Lewis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As the Area Vice President, LATAM, you'll build and lead a high-performing second-line enterprise sales organization that helps customers adopt GitLab's single DevSecOps platform to power their software delivery. You'll manage a strategic account team focused on enterprise accounts. You'll set and execute the strategy to land new enterprise customers and expand existing accounts in a predictable, purposeful way. Reporting to the Area Vice President, Enterprise Sales - AMER, you'll recruit and develop diverse sales managers and own the sales process and forecasting for the region. You'll also shape how we partner with marketing, channel, alliances, product, and engineering to drive strong annual recurring revenue growth in core markets in your first year and beyond. What you’ll do * Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of Regional Sales Directors and Strategic Account Executives focused on Enterprise accounts. * Develop and execute a clear go-to-market strategy to land new enterprise customers and expand existing relationships, driving predictable year-over-year annual recurring revenue growth. * Recruit, onboard, and develop a diverse, inclusive, and effective enterprise sales organization, with a focus on building strong managers and team members. * Maintain and deepen executive-level relationships with key customers, shaping joint visions for long-term adoption of GitLab's DevSecOps platform. * Manage the overall enterprise sales process, setting and monitoring metrics for pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and funnel management. * Partner closely with marketing, channel, alliances, product, and engineering peers to align on account plans, campaigns, and customer value delivery. * Provide detailed, accurate sales forecasts and insights to the Area Vice President, Enterprise Sales and other stakeholders, informing territory planning and investment priorities. * Plan and operate at both strategic and tactical levels, ensuring operational rigor, effective territory coverage, and consistent execution across the region. What you’ll bring * Experience leading and developing strategic enterprise sales teams, including managing managers in complex field sales environments. * Demonstrated success leading enterprise software sales teams to drive strong, predictable annual recurring revenue growth across large, complex deals. * Deep experience selling into large enterprise accounts in core markets. * Track record of partnering closely with channel, marketing, alliances, product, and engineering to align on account strategies and deliver customer value. * Experience maintaining executive-level customer relationships and creating strategies to land new customers and expand existing accounts. * Ability to manage forecasting and sales funnel metrics with accuracy, and operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels. * Demonstrated ability to take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and communicate clearly in a fast-paced, distributed environment. About the team The LATAM - Brazil team focuses on adoption and expansion of GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform with our largest and most strategic customers in the region. We are a distributed group of Strategic Account Leaders focused on complex sales cycles and long-term customer success. We work asynchronously across the region, using GitLab to plan, collaborate, and forecast, while focusing on predictable annual recurring revenue growth and purposeful expansion in core markets.   HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * 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  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. 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