Technical Program Lead

Facebook; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 216,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Program Lead to manage cross-functional infrastructure IT programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in project management, particularly with external facing production systems and coding in C++ and Python. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $216,350 to $226,600 per year plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project management or program management.
• Experience working with external facing production systems.
• Experience writing code in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional infrastructure IT programs.
• Develop end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery.
• Perform risk and change management on projects.

Skills

Project management

C++

Python

Collaboration

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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.

Technical Program Lead Responsibilities:

• Manage cross-functional infrastructure information technology programs in a matrix organization covering a range of areas.
• Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery of technical hardware and/or software solutions.
• Provide hands-on program management during the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases of the projects assigned.
• Perform risk management and change management on projects.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks assigned.
• Drive internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions.
• Interface with the Engineering Team and external business owners for project requirements and scope.
• Drive product decisions to align with high company initiatives.
• Plan technical software and system hardware product requirements with internal teams and develop the project execution plan.
• Oversee technical solutions and software development lifecycle end-to-end, project plans, and ensure on-time delivery and provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
• Telecommute from home is permitted.
• Domestic and International Travel Required 5%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and 3 years of work experience in the job offered or computer-related occupation.
• Requires 3 years of experience in the following:
• Project management or program management.
• External facing production systems for high traffic websites and services.
• Working at scale and with 24x7 production operations.
• Working with highly technical management teams.
• Building relationships and collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Large-scale systems.
• Writing code in C++ and Python.

Public Compensation: $216,350/year to $226,600/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Industry: Internet.

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