Technical Program Manager

Summary

MetaWorks Technical Program Management (TPM) is at the forefront of shaping the Future of Work in Virtual Reality (VR). Our TPMs operate at the intersection of technical execution and business strategy, collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, and Go To Market teams. At Meta, being a TPM means making a measurable impact across diverse areas. You will define and steer high-level goals and roadmaps, track and communicate progress, and establish functional requirements for new products and features. This role demands a strong technical background, a deep understanding of system architecture, and the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and organizations to drive results.As a Future of Work TPM, you will leverage your technical expertise, a passion for exceptional products, and a commitment to enhancing work experiences. You'll manage intricate programs that deliver core capabilities supporting employees, companies, and developers as they embrace Virtual Reality (VR) in their workspaces. Your responsibility encompasses VR platform and Experience Programs that empower businesses to deploy Mixed Reality (MR) and VR hardware, along with immersive software experiences for professional use. Working closely with top-tier development teams and leaders across the organization, you'll lead the charge in delivering pioneering VR Work solutions.

Required Skills

Technical Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and set direction at the portfolio level for teams and individual team members, ensuring their success.
• Identify and address systemic organizational challenges, establish strong relationships, and collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to define needs and support strategic planning and execution, including metrics, program requirements, and scope.
• Lead technical discussions as a cross-functional partner, providing thought leadership during product reviews, and designing and implementing process and strategy frameworks that facilitate goal-setting, decision-making, and business impact.
• Articulate your team's technology vision, requirements, goals, and milestones to stakeholders, fostering collaboration across teams and functions.
• Integrate technical knowledge, subject matter expertise, and trends to make informed decisions and influence business direction through data-driven analysis.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end project plans, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Provide hands-on program management throughout the project lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
• Manage risks and changes effectively.
• Influence program and product direction, simplifying complexity.
• Establish shared goals with product teams across the company to create alignment and scale products for Meta.
• Take ownership of executing virtual reality (VR)-based and web-based products and platforms.

Minimum Qualification

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management.
• Proven track record in delivering tech programs or products from concept to delivery.
• Proficiency in gathering user requirements and defining project scope.
• Effective communication skills, including translating non-technical requirements into technical discussions and vice versa for internal and external teams.
• Experience articulating features and system details effectively.
• Experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
• Familiarity with OS platforms like Android.
• Experience in complex and highly scalable web applications or media products.
• Background in working with product teams to develop and deliver end-to-end customer-focused products, with technical knowledge of underlying platforms and technologies.

Preferred Qualification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of monitoring industry and market trends to evaluate new technologies/products for problem-solving and thought leadership.
• Experience in developing social products, technologies, or platforms.
• Experience in managing developer relationships or coordinating roadmaps and deliverables with third parties.
• Background in enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) or direct interaction with businesses as customers.
• Experience guiding products through the entire lifecycle, incorporating customer feedback into product requirements, prioritizing features, and overseeing pre/post-launch execution.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable in a dynamic environment where flexibility and creative solutions are valued.

EOE

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