Program Manager - Developer Ecosystem Growth

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Program Manager to drive growth within the developer ecosystem. This exciting role involves building and executing strategic initiatives to support developers and creators. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch impactful programs, educate developers, and track program effectiveness. This position is perfect for someone with a strong background in program management and a passion for community building. Join a forward-thinking organization that is shaping the future of immersive experiences and digital connection, and help create a thriving ecosystem for developers.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program/project management with digital creators.
• Experience in launching and scaling initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch programs to activate developers on the Quest platform.
• Lead global developer contests and nurture developer pipelines.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Go-To-Market Campaigns

Digital Marketing

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Community Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data Science Tools

Job description

Program Manager - Developer Ecosystem Growth

Meta Reality Labs (RL) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join the Developer Ecosystem organization. This role requires an experienced program and project manager who can collaborate with internal teams and external agencies and be instrumental in building and executing impactful strategic initiatives to drive growth within the ecosystem. You will partner with key stakeholders, focusing on driving growth and enabling ecosystem success by building and executing scalable creator and developer programs to help drive exponential growth through education, community building, and events. This role will collaborate with Product Marketing, Programs, Scaled Partnerships, and product teams to ensure a measurable and coordinated outcome.

Responsibilities

1. Build and launch programs designed to activate developers building on the Quest platform - aligned to growth initiatives for all verticals globally in region.
2. Responsible for leading global developer contests, hackathons, and other scaled funded initiatives.
3. Build and nurture a robust developer pipeline, collect valuable product feedback, and champion regional developer needs internally.
4. Formulate and mobilize high-growth strategic partnerships that deliver innovative and transformative programs, with a particular focus on differentiated best in class solutions.
5. Educate developers on our platform through communication channels in partnership with Product Marketing.
6. Track and measure insights, and partner with Data Science teams to understand and track program metrics, and report out on targets.
7. Partner closely with Developer Advocates, cross-functional team, and global counterparts to help execute your programs and scale globally.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, Go-To-Market campaigns or events, related experience working with digital creators, game developers, partner management or digital marketing programs.
2. Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as product, design, marketing, user research, and content creators.
3. Proven understanding of developer growth tactics.
4. Proven experience in program development, growth management or related roles, with a track record of launching and scaling 0 to 1 initiatives.
5. Understanding of how to run and measure growth-focused program effectiveness with relevant KPIs.
6. Experience translating insights and data into highly impactful results.
7. Experience leading cross-functional efforts across competing priorities and constrained resources.
8. Bachelor's degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of XR technologies and familiarity with the Quest platform.
2. Experience working closely with VR, MR or AR developer communities.
3. Experience working with large datasets.
4. Proven track record with high standards of professionalism.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience building effective working relationships inside and outside Meta.
6. Understanding of Community building and Development.
7. Curriculum Development and Event Strategy experience a plus.

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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.

Salary: $157,000/year to $218,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

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