Technical Program Manager - VR/MR Product Developer Experiences

Facebook; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Technical Program Manager to lead innovative VR/MR product development. This role involves guiding cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle, from concept to launch, while ensuring smooth execution and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and creativity, and make a significant impact in the world of virtual and mixed reality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or Software Product Manager.
• Experience launching consumer products or delivering large software releases.

Responsibilities

• Develop software roadmaps based on product and technical requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the software development process.
• Coordinate user feedback to improve user experience.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Software Development Processes

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Roadmap Development

Risk Management

User Experience Feedback

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Program Tracking Tools

Software Dashboards

Job description

**Summary:**

As a Software Technical Program Manager at Meta Reality Labs, you will lead a cross-functional core team through the Software Development Process (from early concept phase to launch) to develop and launch industry-leading developer experiences for Meta Quest VR/MR Products This is a highly visible role, requiring an experienced leader with demonstrated technical skills and business acumen; skilled at communicating with all levels of the company. We look for technical program managers who care about the experiences they work on, who are capable motivators, cross-functional relationship builders, and champions for driving the right level of process to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced innovative environment.

**Required Skills:**

Technical Program Manager - VR/MR Product Developer Experiences Responsibilities:

1. Develop software roadmaps based on product and technical requirements and business needs.

2. Lead cross functional teams implementing the roadmap from early stage of development through launch. Lead launch/release activities as it pertains to software features and deliverables.

3. Engage with cross-functional teams to identify constraints, dependencies, risks/issues, and to deliver software features.

4. Work with teams to set milestones, communicate project statuses, and identify/address potential setbacks.

5. Develop best practices and product development processes in a quickly-evolving environment.

6. Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables including specifications and test plans.

7. Work with user research and dogfooding teams and co-ordinate user feedback to improve user experience.

8. Provide feedback and influence product design and UX.

9. Ensure project documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review.

10. Identify resources needed and work closely with the team leads to maintain full visibility of multiple projects, ensuring resource gaps are addressed efficiently.

11. Up to 15% travel.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

12. BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.

13. 5+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or Software Product Manager managing software programs from inception to production.

14. Experience launching consumer products or delivering large software releases.

15. Experience developing software roadmaps for complex consumer products.

16. Knowledge of program and issue tracking tools and software dashboards.

17. Experience building and curating relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

18. Knowledge of software development processes and best practices.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

19. Delivered developer focused experiences

20. Familiarity with Virtual or Mixed Reality input and/or interaction modalities

**Public Compensation:**

$134,000/year to $196,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

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