Design Program Manager

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 passionate 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 interpersonal skills to help keep our teams on track, execute specific design initiatives intended to grow team culture, industry expertise and team impact, and you'll have an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams as you establish great ways of working together. This role will serve as the DesignOps partner to the Private Sharing & Messaging + Content Liquidity Sub-Pillars Design Director within Social Experience to streamline and improve operational efficiency, support business growth, and enhance team performance. This person would be the sole partner for 1 Product Design Director, 1 Product Design Manager, 10 Product Design Individual Contributors as well as support horizontal operational efforts across Social Experience Design including but not limited to Social Experience Design Quality/Craft efforts.

Design Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Build streamlined operations such as process management, systems optimization, operational frameworks, product design expertise to enhance data driven decisions, and direct interface and collaboration with Messenger and Content Liquidity Family of Apps Design & cross-functional counterparts.
• Identify and drive large product initiatives forward that have multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines and many moving parts - Roadmapping & Design Planning
• Prioritize, assess tradeoffs, propose clear solutions and communicate strategically
• Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve product team efficiency and impact
• Own and facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives and establish clear next steps and owners, while resolving blocks that impede progress
• Proactively assess risk, raise flags and resolve issues before they become problems for larger teams
• Sought out as the operations expert to the management team and trusted leader to cross-functional partners
• Communicate persuasively to the right audience to get buy-in and feedback
• Proactively problem solve and distribute information effectively
• Define and measure impact of programs and initiatives both qualitatively and quantitatively, continually refining and iterating to ensure usage and adoption
• Design Portfolio Reporting & Tracking
• Scale programs and initiatives when necessary
• Source and manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and contracts
• Operationalize & influence Design sprints
• Integration of operations for BluePrint Design System
• Drive and support Design quality, craft, education efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working with product teams or programs (or other equivalent fields) from roadmapping through delivery
• Experience working directly with product designers, user experience researchers, and content designers
• Track record of operating independently and without oversight
• Experience leading product or business strategy in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing vendors and contractors
• Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Figma
• Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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].

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

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.