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Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Connectivity Hardware engineering new product development and supply chain strategy efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing NPI qualifications and building and maintaining our hardware portfolio through part numbers in Fusion. You will develop and implement strategies to streamline part creation and aggregate Connectivity Hardware Engineering demands. The lead needs to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, assuring network requirements and design deliverables are met.

Required Skills:

Connectivity Strategy Lead Responsibilities:

1. Lead engineering interface with Sourcing to develop supply chain strategies that expand our supply base, minimize material lead times, increase supply inventory, and maximize engineering design time

2. Develop and implement systems and metrics to track engineering deliverables, feedback, and improvement opportunities with construction and structured cabling design teams

3. Build and maintain the hardware portfolio through part numbers in Fusion

4. Streamline part creation processes and aggregate engineering demands for Connectivity hardware

5. Create and complete new product part number requests (PNR) and manage product lifecycle changes via Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

6. Work with suppliers to obtain data sheets/specifications and manufacturing part numbers

7. validate supplier specifications against Meta requirements and create Facebook Part Numbers (FBPN) upon successful validation

8. Program manage the audit and onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring qualification schedules align with business needs

9. Oversee supplier qualification, progress reporting, and status communication

10. Program manage all phases of new product development, including prototype creation, engineering validation (EVT), design validation (DVT), and production validation (PVT)

11. Capture and communicate progress reports and qualification status to stakeholders

12. Lead a team of contingent workers to administer part number creation and maintenance, ensuring hardware readiness for Connectivity projects

13. Develop structured feedback mechanisms with cable design and construction teams to identify pain points and business needs

14. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Engineering team

15. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to assure network requirements and design deliverables are met

16. Detail oriented, demonstrated experience to provide solutions to complex problems and to meet tight deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

17. 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations, or a related field, with a focus on data center deployment, network infrastructure, or similar industries

18. Experience with product life cycle management (PLM) process

19. Proven experience in strategic planning, project management, and problem-solving, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced and dynamic environments

20. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to drive complex projects and influence stakeholders

21. Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams

22. Demonstrated spreadsheet expertise and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

23. Advanced degree

24. Experience working in the technology or data center industry, with knowledge of data center infrastructure and network architecture

25. Demonstrated track record of effectively engaging different cross-functional stakeholders

26. Demonstrated communication skills to working team members and leadership

27. Supplier interface and supplier management experience

28. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification

29. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification

30. Experience with supply chain planning and optimization tools, such as SAP APO, Manhattan Associates, or similar

31. Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheets, or similar

32. Familiarity with data center infrastructure and network architecture

33. Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, SQL, or similar

34. Experience with lean, six sigma, or other process improvement methodologies

35. Familiarity with cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or machine learning applications in supply chain management

36. Demonstrated change management and stakeholder management skills, with ability to drive organizational change

37. Business acumen and financial management skills, with ability to analyze and drive business decisions

Public Compensation:

$173,000/year to $245,000/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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].