Technical Program Manager, Reality Labs Softgoods

Technical Program Manager, Reality Labs Softgoods

Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. The RL Softgoods Team is focused on developing and seamlessly integrating softgoods elements into all RL products (Mixed and Augmented Reality). We focus on delivering design solutions that improve the user experience in terms of, ergonomics and fit while delivering on design goals. The RL Softgoods team seeks a Technical Program Manager who has experience as a TPM in Softgoods development. As a Softgoods TPM, you will be responsible for collecting cross-functional inputs to support the team in designing, validating, and delivering products at scale. You like problem solving and love finding creative solutions to help teams accomplish bold things. The products we work on help connect the world closer together and we contribute with each box we design.

Responsibilities

Technical Program Manager for RL softgoods including MR, AR, and / or new devices

End-to-end coordination of softgoods engineering, design, and validation from product discovery through launch

Lead collaboration with industrial design, engineering, creative, legal, product management, compliance and operations to realize the product vision

Guide the team through ambiguous requirements definition, sourcing cross-functional inputs and influencing to find an optimized solution

Drive the execution of the schedule and manage day to day activities of the program

Present program updates to leadership, distilling key program information and highlighting risks and recommended mitigations

Implement process improvements and best practices for the organization

Collaborate closely with APAC suppliers for builds

~10% international and domestic travel

Minimum Qualifications

BS in engineering or equivalent industry experience

3+ years of hands-on program management experience

Demonstrated proficiency in consumer electronics design cycles

Experience working with contract manufacturers and softgoods suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

BS in mechanical engineering

Experience working on JDM (joint design and manufacturing) supplier engagement models

Extensive knowledge of softgoods materials and manufacturing processes

5+ years of hands on program management experience

$102,000 / year to $157,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits