Program Manager III (Contract)

Job Title: Program Manager III (Contract)

Location (Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?): Burlingame, CA (ONSITE)

Contract Duration: Contract (11 months 30 days)

Role Mandate:

Reality Labs is building the next generation of computing devices to bring the world together and make people feel closer. This includes Quest and Portal products, AR and VR software and hardware, and research and development labs.

Story Behind the Need:

The RL Legal Program Manager will work closely with legal team members and cross-functional partners to manage and run complex and strategic projects at Meta. The ideal candidate will have an ability to see the big picture and incorporate problem solving, critical thinking and tactical execution into their daily work.

Candidate Value Proposition:

The ideal candidate will be partnering up with attorneys for legal projects, focusing on larger projects with cross functional component, and working with different stakeholders to drive the project forward. The individual will be assisting attorneys and support in managing the projects, while the attorneys handle the legal work involved. The team is very supportive and friendly, with a positive intent for everything! There are weekly team meetings and one-on-ones! The individual will have the opportunity to play VR games and be part of a collaborative team.

Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Manage multiple interdependent projects of high complexity and broad scope

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate programs, operations and initiatives

• Ongoing maintenance and support for legal sponsored programs
• Lead multiple work streams and/or project teams to execute against project plans

Implement lightweight solutions for tracking and communicating project status

• Drive standardization of delivery and activities to provide efficient service, including assisting with overall team organization
• Build subject matter expertise, stay up-to-date on technology, and identify key partnerships to help define team roadmap
• Conduct ongoing communication of team programs and reduce surprises by proactively managing risks
• Switch from program level to task level issues in driving projects to completion
• Motivate and adapt to different working styles based on teams involved
• Manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
• Build relationships across Meta and AR/VR cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and consistency
• Support roll out of and training on new systems and programs

Performance Measurement:

Performance will be measured on how well the individual is getting along with stakeholders, the ability to pick up different material, and the ideal candidate will have enough experience to drive projects and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in project and organizational support or program management in the tech industry; 6+ years professional experience
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Experience with program management practices, tools, and methodology
• Experience communicating with different types of audiences both internally and externally, ranging from internal executives, to outside consultants, to members of our engineering, product, legal, policy, and security teams
• Experience with Google Sheets, Google Docs

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• PMP certification
• Experience working in a legal department
• Experience with emerging technologies and devices
• Knowledge of AR/VR products
• Experience leading departmental and company-wide projects

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

Educational Requirements:

• B. A. or B. S. degree or equivalent project or program management experience

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K