
Supply Chain Operations Program Manager
About the role
Meta is seeking an Operations Program Manager to drive build-to-order supply chain operations from early development through mass production. In this role, you will serve as the primary supply chain operations interface across cross-functional teams including R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance, as well as external contract manufacturers. You will own the program execution for complex consumer hardware products, ensuring seamless execution of high-priority initiatives that directly influence the success of innovative products in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Supply Chain Operations Program Manager Responsibilities
Own build-to-order supply chain operations of hardware programs, driving development through mass production and sustaining operations
Define and manage the build-to-order engagement model between internal cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners (FATP/JDM/ODM/CM environments), clarifying roles, responsibilities, and deliverables at each program phase
Drive supplier readiness activities, including manufacturing line design, process qualification planning, capacity modeling, and capital expenditure planning, ahead of development builds and ramp
Assess, consolidate, and communicate program risk and status clearly and succinctly to XFN and leadership, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution at cross-functional reviews and executive forums
Liaise across cross-functional teams to ensure product cost, manufacturability, reliability, product quality, and safety and compliance performance goals are met
Identify early risks and constraints (supplier capability, process maturity, capacity, cost), and drive mitigation plans and decisions
Drive strategic initiatives that improve how NPIs are executed, including standardization, operating cadence, readiness criteria, and lessons-learned reuse
Contribute to team-level goals by developing scalable playbooks and mechanisms that reduce duplicated work and improve program execution efficiency across the hardware portfolio
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in an operations-focused program management role for consumer electronics devices
Experience driving new product introduction programs from development builds through mass production ramp, including process qualification and capacity planning
Experience working with and managing external suppliers and manufacturers in FATP/JDM/ODM/CM environments
Experience using data analysis and systematic problem-solving approaches to resolve multi-dimensional manufacturing or operations challenges
Experience communicating program status, risk, and technical tradeoffs to both engineering teams and executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in an operations-focused program management role for consumer electronics devices
Experience leading development and delivery of high-volume products through postponement, mass customization, personalization, or build-to-order models
Experience with mechanical or electromechanical hardware technologies and the manufacturing processes used to scale them into production
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Engineering, or other relevant field) with experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, or similar discipline
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
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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United States of America: $140,000/year to $198,000/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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