Technical Program Manager - VR/MR Product Developer Experiences

Facebook; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative VR/MR products. This role involves managing the software development process from concept to launch, ensuring smooth execution while fostering collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a passion for user experience, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of immersive technology and enhance user experiences across the globe.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing software programs from inception to production.
• Strong background in developing software roadmaps for complex consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through the software development process.
• Develop software roadmaps and coordinate engineering deliverables.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Software Development Processes

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

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:

1. BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or Software Product Manager managing software programs from inception to production.
3. Experience launching consumer products or delivering large software releases.
4. Experience developing software roadmaps for complex consumer products.
5. Knowledge of program and issue tracking tools and software dashboards.
6. Experience building and curating relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
7. Knowledge of software development processes and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Delivered developer focused experiences.
2. 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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