• Design Program Manager

    Meta (New York, NY)


    Summary:

    We're inspired by what's possible. At Meta, we're designing technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. And we are committed to designing and building these Meta technologies—Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Workplace, Meta Quest and more—to serve billions of people around the world. Design Program Managers at Meta are connectors and problem solvers. By supporting the various aspects of the product teams, you will enable teams to focus their time on designing, building and shipping products. You will improve team communication, collaboration and remove roadblocks. Finally, you'll utilize a full range of organizational and demonstrated communication skills to help keep our teams on track, execute specific design initiatives intended to grow team health, subject-matter knowledge and team impact, and you'll have an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams as you establish great ways of working together.

    Required Skills:

    Design Program Manager Responsibilities:

    1. Identify and drive large product initiatives forward that have multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines and many moving parts

    2. Prioritize, assess tradeoffs, propose clear solutions and communicate strategically

    3. Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve product team efficiency and impact

    4. Own and facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives and establish clear next steps and owners, while resolving blocks that impede progress

    5. Proactively assess risk, raise flags and resolve issues before they become problems for larger teams

    6. Sought out as the operations subject-matter expert to the management team and trusted leader to cross-functional partners

    7. Communicate persuasively to the right audience to get buy-in and feedback

    8. Proactively problem solve and distribute information effectively

    9. Define and measure impact of programs and initiatives both qualitatively and quantitatively, continually refining and iterating to ensure usage and adoption

    10. Scale programs and initiatives when necessary

    11. Source and manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and contracts

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    12. 4+ years of experience working with product teams or programs (or other equivalent fields) from roadmapping through delivery

    13. Experience working directly with product designers, user experience researchers, and content designers

    14. Track record of operating under your own initiative and without oversight

    15. Experience leading product or business strategy in a time-sensitive environment

    16. Experience managing vendors and contractors

    17. Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions

    18. Experience managing time-critical projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and a wide range of stakeholders

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    19. Experience working in sensitive domains that require close partnership with legal, privacy and policy teams

    Public Compensation:

    $129,000/year to $185,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

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