Strategy & Operations Program Manager, Site Selection

Facebook; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 188,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join its Strategy & Operations Team. This role is crucial for driving strategic direction and operational leadership in site selection for data centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and a strong background in site development, adept at leading cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making at the executive level. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly impact the expansion of critical infrastructure and help shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project leadership and technical program management.
• Expertise in site selection and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program management for site selection processes.
• Communicate strategic objectives and updates to leadership.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Site Selection

Strategic Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Planning

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

**Summary:**

Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our innovative services. Meta is seeking a Technical Program Manager for our Strategy & Operations Team within Site Development. The Strategy & Operations Team’s mission is to be a central conduit for strategic direction and business operations leadership for the wider Site Development organization, directly supporting site selection and enablement for Meta’s data center capacity needs. This role will be instrumental in proactively maturing existing processes and launching new initiatives to support the scaling of site selection and development processes, meeting Meta’s expanding data center requirements. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in site selection and development, excels in navigating complex and ambiguous challenges, and is adept at leading teams of subject matter experts to implement scalable solutions. Additionally, they should have a proven record of influencing executive-level leadership, ensuring alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

**Required Skills:**

Strategy & Operations Program Manager, Site Selection Responsibilities:

1. Technical program management lead for site selection processes, with a focus on execution planning and development of strategic direction.

2. Communicate strategic objectives and site selection updates to leadership, cross-functional execution teams, and the business.

3. Lead the process of data center selections from gathering portfolio-level project data through enabling and influencing data-driven executive decision making.

4. Work with site selection strategy leads to maintain the long-term site development supply plan, inclusive of setting and reporting on milestones and strategic direction for each opportunity in the portfolio.

5. Conduct quarterly portfolio health reviews and provide executive-level health summaries.

6. Identify and lead execution and delivery of solutions to resolve new business problems via strategic thinking, research, and front-lines leadership.

7. Track progress against goals and benchmark performance against industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

8. Manage the process of analysis and prioritization of the portfolio, considering business context and cross-functional interfaces.

9. Supervise development of programs and processes across Site Development and site selection workstreams to ensure consistency and quality in reporting and communication.

10. Develop and lead cross-functional review and decision forums for projects at significant milestones.

11. Represent the site selection strategic priorities in cross-functional forums and business planning.

12. Build solid, trusting partnerships to readily mobilize people and influence across a broad range of partners, leaders, and organizations.

13. Identify areas of risk and oversee development of mitigation strategies with subject matter experts.

14. Participate in mentorship of other program management professionals within the team.

15. Occasional travel.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

16. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, planning, environmental management, etc.)

17. 10+ years of combined experience in project leadership, product management, or technical program management

18. Experience in site selection and site development

19. Experience working across organizations to drive business decisions in ambiguous spaces with technical and non-technical stakeholders

20. Experience evaluating, defining, and improving lifecycle processes with functional solutions

21. Interpersonal and communication skills with high attention to detail

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

22. Experience in the data center industry

23. PMP or similar certificate

**Public Compensation:**

$188,000/year to $256,000/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.

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