Service Readiness Program Manager III

Spectraforce Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Service Readiness Program Manager III for a 12-month US Remote assignment. You will lead end-to-end programs that prepare Post Sales Operations for new Reality Labs products, coordinating with support, engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure readiness before launches.

You will develop robust project plans, manage risks, and define KPIs to drive successful execution, with a strong emphasis on data-informed decisions and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years in program management, preferably in tech or consumer electronics.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of post-sales operations and new product introduction processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer support programs for new product introductions and launch readiness.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, and KPIs.
• Collaborate across customer support, engineering, product, and sales to align objectives and milestones.
• Define customer support requirements using data-driven insights.
• Identify risks and drive resolution and action-item execution across teams.

Skills

End-to-end program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

PM software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Title: Service Readiness Program Manager III
Duration: 12 Months
Location: US Remote

The Post Sales Operations (PSO) group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Service Readiness Program Manager to join the Service Planning & Strategy team. The Post Sales Operations group oversees customer support operations for all Reality Labs products. The Service Readiness Program Manager has the responsibility to support organizational operations and service readiness as Reality Labs launches new cutting-edge products. The ideal candidate is skilled at leading projects end-to-end, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence in customer support and support readiness as well as being able to navigate complex project landscapes and drive continuous improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-end Programs: Lead end-to-end customer support program management activities for new product introductions, ensuring readiness of support operations prior to product launch.
• Drive Project Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, and Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to drive successful execution against goals.
• Drive Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with customer support, engineering, product management, sales, and other teams to align objectives, maintain launch schedules, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Use Data to Define Solutions: Advocate for customer-centric solutions by defining customer support requirements and leveraging data-driven customer and industry insights.
• Resolve Risks: Identify risks and roadblocks to product launch, lead resolution efforts, and facilitate team collaboration to execute on action items efficiently.
• Support Operational Processes: Support operational improvements and efficiencies across product support planning, design processes, and overall support capabilities.
• Evaluate Program and Operational Performance: Establish metrics to evaluate program and operational performance, regularly communicate progress, and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Maintain Post-Launch Performance: Track product performance post-launch, implement lessons learned, and drive continuous process improvements for future product introductions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, preferably in technology or consumer electronics sectors.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of post-sales operations and new product introduction processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a program management role, with a demonstrated history of success in both new product introduction and after-market operations.
• Experience in Reality Labs or similar technology environments.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies to drive informed decision-making.

Minimum Years of Experience

5+

Must-Have Skills

• Ability to ramp up fast and operate in ambiguity - minimal hand-holding, proactive, works without detailed instructions.
• Strong communication across levels - can tailor messaging from working teams up to senior stakeholders.
• End-to-end XFN project/program management - drives cross-functional projects to completion independently (5+ yrs experience).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• PMP certification (preferred, not required).
• Consumer electronics industry experience (beneficial, not required).
• Program/project management specifically in customer support operations - called out as "particularly valuable".

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive launch readiness activities for partnership launches.
• Negotiate support plans with partners.
• Build and manage project trackers.
• Support customer support operations.
• Partner-facing coordination across XFN teams.