Design Program Manager - WhatsApp
Menlo Park, CA • Full Time
Whatsapp
Design & User Experience
Design
Program Management
Operations
Design Program Managers at Meta are connectors and problem solvers. By supporting the various aspects of the product teams, you will enable teams to focus their time on designing, building and shipping products. You will improve team communication, collaboration and remove roadblocks. Finally, you'll utilize a full range of organizational and demonstrated communication skills to help keep our teams on track, execute specific design initiatives intended to grow team health, subject-matter knowledge and team impact, and you'll have an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams as you establish great ways of working together.
Design Program Manager - WhatsApp Responsibilities
- Identify and drive large product initiatives forward that have multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines and many moving parts
- Prioritize, assess tradeoffs, propose clear solutions and communicate strategically
- Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve product team efficiency and impact
- Own and facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives and establish clear next steps and owners, while resolving blocks that impede progress
- Proactively assess risk, raise flags and resolve issues before they become problems for larger teams
- Sought out as the operations subject-matter expert to the management team and trusted leader to cross-functional partners
- Communicate persuasively to the right audience to get buy-in and feedback
- Proactively problem solve and distribute information effectively
- Define and measure impact of programs and initiatives both qualitatively and quantitatively, continually refining and iterating to ensure usage and adoption
- Scale programs and initiatives when necessary
- Source and manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and contracts
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience working with product teams or programs (or other equivalent fields) from roadmapping through delivery
- Experience working directly with product designers, user experience researchers, and content designers
- Track record of operating under your own initiative and without oversight
- Experience leading product or business strategy in a time-critical environment
- Experience managing vendors and contractors
- Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions
- Experience managing time-critical projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and a wide-range of stakeholders
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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.
$129,000/year to $185,000/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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .