As a Public Affairs Strategic Program Manager and Researcher, you will have the unique opportunity to be in the front seat of one of Meta's most strategic initiatives. We have an incredibly experienced team tackling some of the most important challenges the company faces. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex programs, conducting research, and driving strategic initiatives that support the organization's goals. You will be partnering with virtual and in-person teams across time zones and may manage multiple projects pending the bandwidth required.We are looking for experienced professionals who can partner with cross-functional teams in complex efforts at scale while maintaining clarity and organizational awareness. While a high level of business acumen, professionalism, and discretion are required on our team, we believe we can achieve great things in an environment that is both fun and collaborative.

Public Affairs Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations, including defining and driving the cross-functional operating rhythms of the program, such as meetings, escalations, reviews, reporting, and communication channels
• Support the team's approach to strategy development, roadmapping, status reporting, performance tracking, and budget management
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to drive program success
• Conduct research on various topics, including industry issues and trends, to inform strategic decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of related experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or program/project management experience, including managing complex, cross-functional work-streams
• Extensive experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning
• Knowledge of tech industry trends and policy issues and experience designing, analyzing, and utilizing data from political polling and message testing to inform advocacy strategies and campaign development
• Familiarity with electoral cycles and timelines
• At ease interacting with and influencing multiple cross-functional stakeholders and executives. Experience being firm with requests and ensuring follow through and communicating change management to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience focusing on a wide array of subject matters and track record of embracing ambiguity, driving a team to perform at their best, being detail-oriented, and delivering information in a highly organized manner
• Experience in pivoting quickly and adapting to business needs while communicating and informing a team of shifting priorities
• Experience in program management, research, and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a communications firm or public affairs agency on legislative, regulatory, political or issue-based campaigns
• Familiarity with driving public affairs campaigns related to technology policy areas such as security, privacy, new or emerging technology, and online safety
• Experience supporting crisis communications and rapid response efforts
• Demonstrated experience to adapt to changing priorities and work streams
• Familiarity and use of AI tools

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$145,000/year to $204,000/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.