Technical Program Manager, AI/ML

Meta Careers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 168,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for the Monetization Ranking and Foundations AI team to deliver end-to-end AI/ML product solutions, working with ML engineers, product managers, data scientists, and Infra teams to productionize modeling techniques.

Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, tracking progress, and communicating milestones while influencing technical and product strategy in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex AI/ML programs from inception to delivery.
• Ability to drive technical and product strategy across multiple teams.
• Strong communications with executive stakeholders and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage end-to-end AI/ML product solutions and ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive and influence technical and product strategy; identify risks and mitigate.
• Define roadmap and long-term strategy; communicate milestones across Meta.

Skills

Technical program management

AI/ML program delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Experimentation frameworks

Job description

The Meta Technical Program Management (TPM) community is pioneering technologies to bring people (and businesses) closer together at a global scale. TPMs work at the cross-section between technical execution and business strategy and are expected to partner closely with Engineering and Product teams. Being a TPM at Meta means driving impact by delivering measurable results across a wide range of areas. You'll be responsible for defining and guiding high-level goals and roadmaps, monitoring and communicating progress, and defining functional requirements for new products and features. It also means having a solid technical background with experience in system architecture and cross-functional collaboration, understanding system architecture, and the experience to effectively collaborate across functions and organizations to deliver impact.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), for the Monetization Ranking and Foundations AI team, you will be responsible for delivering significant business value through ML innovations and development of State of the Art Ads Recommendation technologies. You will work with Infra and ML Ranking teams of talented ML engineers, product managers, data scientists, and other cross-functional team members to build state of the art Modeling techniques and build effective tools (and strategy) to streamline model productionization process while maintaining defined quality standards throughout the model development lifecycle.You’ll communicate progress and drive program execution efficiently through cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration to achieve business goals. You’ll be an integral part of the team who will drive technical strategy, system architectural discussions, and make future-proof decisions that align with product strategy and vision.Technical Program Manager, AI/ML Responsibilities:Develop and manage end-to-end technical AI/ML product solutions and ensure on-time deliveryManage and own cross-functional products and programs execution in a matrix organizationDrive and influence technical and product strategy, proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies, align on priorities, and set direction for a broadly cross-functional areaHelp define the roadmap and long-term strategy of the teams that you are working withDesign measurements to track impact and drive internal process improvementsCommunicate the technology, requirements, goals and milestones of your teamMove fast in a flat organization by working in concert with technical program managers, product managers and engineers across Meta to establish a shared vision for improving execution and building solutionsOngoing communication of planning, project status, issues and risks in a timely fashion to stakeholdersHelp drive product decisions to align with broader company initiativesMinimum Qualifications:B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience10+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experienceExperience driving and delivering complex AI/ ML tech programs or products from inception to deliveryExperience defining strategic direction and identifying new opportunities for impact amongst products, platforms and programsKnowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scopeExperience operating independently across multiple teams and functions, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadershipCommunication experience at executive level and experience influencing Leadership and technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and productsExperience prioritizing and coordinating competing workstreams based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needsAnalytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systemsExperience establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zonesPreferred Qualifications:Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Knowledge of digital advertising platforms and ads monetization strategiesExperience with AI training environments and resource capacity planningKnowledge of Recommender Systems (RecSys), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, including their impact on infrastructureFamiliarity with ML development workflows, model lifecycle management, and experimentation frameworksDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Hands-on experience building machine learning models and/or recommender systems, with the ability to clearly explain foundational ML conceptsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesAbout 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.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.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$168,000/year to $234,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.