At Meta Reality Labs, we're developing the future of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and looking for a Technical Program Manager with proven experience delivery state-of-the-art Optical Components and Modules to join the Display and Optics Team. You'll be a critical member of the team, identifying long term trends, driving the design process, removing barriers to enable your team's success, communicating progress to all stakeholders and ensuring the big picture stays in focus while delving into the details on specific technical issues. Ideal team members are adaptable and resilient, eager to tackle unfamiliar situations with curiosity and tenacity, while able to inspire and influence team members at different levels of experience. Display and Optics TPMs must excel in many areas including communication, organization, strategic planning and technical understanding which will lead to providing customers with the best user-experience in the industry for AR/VR products.

Technical Program Manager, Optical Module Hardware Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of optical components and module assemblies for AR displays and Smart glasses, focusing on specification, design, manufacturing, testing, process optimization, and integration
• Manage projects with suppliers and partners, from creating statements of work to driving final deliverables in collaboration with Ops, Business Development, Legal, and Procurement
• Evaluate suppliers' capabilities to meet product requirements, partner with the ops team to establish a robust and scalable supply chain strategy
• Operate at different levels of abstraction, from high-level strategic planning (System architecture, technology selection, organizational structure, commercial partnerships) to tactical project management (prioritization, schedule creation, milestone definition and execution, and deliverables management)
• Breakdown the complexity of highly technical programs to enable a clear understanding of scope and deliverables to a wider audience of team members and support functions
• Proactively identify technical, legal, procedural, logistical, and communication issues and drive creative solutions to address them and manage risk
• Identify resources needed and work closely with team leaders to maintain full visibility of the project schedule and potential roadblocks
• Act as the main channel of communication for key formal discussions and decisions that involve technical team leader, support functions (Legal, Business Development, and Procurement) external partners, and other members of the organization
• Expect to travel domestically and internationally, 4-6 times a year, primarily for supplier visits and build support

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Optics, Physics, Materials science or a similar field
• 6+ years as a technical program manager (or related role)
• Experience with program management methodologies like Agile, Phase-gate approach and tools like Smartsheets, Gantt charts
• Experience leading and partnering with vendors and contract manufacturers
• Demonstrated experience in cross functional communication, authoring and presenting documents, synthesizing information into the most salient points to move a team / initiative forward

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in optical combiners/components/coatings, ophthalmic lenses, and optical metrology
• Experience operating in medical devices or other highly regulated industries
• Experience in navigating environmental and language differences when working with Asia-based vendors to enhance collaboration and communication

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 Whats App 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.

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$168,000/year to $234,000/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.