Design Program Manager at Meta in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Design Program Managers in Monetization are passionate 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 interpersonal skills to help keep our teams on track, execute specific design initiatives intended to grow team culture, industry expertise, 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 Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive large, organization-level product initiatives forward that have multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines, multiple dependencies and many moving parts


• Prioritize, assess tradeoffs, propose clear solutions and communicate strategically


• Identify, define and manage multi-team strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and impact, often contributing best practices to the discipline


• 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 expert to the product team and trusted leader across the company, mentoring and sharing expertise with more junior team members


• 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 and delegate effectively with clear expectations


• Source and manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and contracts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in program or project management


• Experience handling complexity and navigating ambiguity with teams on large scale 0 to 1 projects from concept to execution


• Experience working with product teams or programs from roadmapping through delivery


• Experience working directly with product designers, user experience researchers, and content designers


• Track record of operating independently and without oversight


• Experience leading product or business strategy in a fast-paced environment


• Experience managing vendors and contractors


• Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions

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.



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.


$157,000/year to $218,000/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. Apply Now