Lab Operations Program Manager-Robotics
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
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At Meta, we’re building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. Meta Robotics Studio is seeking a Lab Operations Program Manager who will lead the planning, execution, and risk mitigation for new lab spaces and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, budgeting, and asset logistics tracking to support lab bring-up and ongoing operations. The manager will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure lab readiness, compliance, and efficient resource allocation.
Lab Operations Program Manager-Robotics Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute lab space bring-up, including requirements gathering, scheduling, and risk management
  • Develop and manage budgets for lab operations and new space initiatives
  • Implement and improve asset logistics tracking processes
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure lab readiness and compliance
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks to support rapid prototyping and testing
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of technical project/program management experience
  • Experience in lab operations, space planning, and risk mitigation
  • Experience with organizational skills, budgeting, and communication
  • Experience with asset management and logistics tracking
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • Experience navigating early-stage, highly ambiguous initiatives
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment while communicating complex concepts clearly and succinctly
  • Experience optimizing design of existing products or devices
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About 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.

$142,000/year to $202,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual 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.


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