Title: Technical Program Manager III Durations: 6 months Location: Remote
Job Description
In this role, the Technical Program Manager will support a client's Reality Labs Research team that is working on the future of input and interaction for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). This role will focus on managing cross-functional software programs through the planning and execution phases while working with researchers and engineers. Other aspects of the job will include overseeing budgets, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating resources and timelines, interfacing with partner teams in Reality Labs Research and external vendors.
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Managing software programs that are related to human computer interaction (More researched and not Product)
What makes this role interesting?
Working on stuff that very few people in this world that is working on.
Value added or experience gained
Working in a cutting-edge state of the art environment, working with cross functional programs. Dealing with Matrix organization.
Responsibilities:
Work with internal research/engineering teams to define roadmaps/milestones,track statuses of multiple projects, lead regular check-ins (weekly, monthly,quarterly, etc.), identify and escalate dependencies and risks, seek and reduce inefficiencies
Develop, maintain, and hold teams accountable to schedules while accounting for technical challenges and available resources
Coordinate cross-functional interactions/dependencies and align disconnected teams
Communicate program progress to cross-functional stakeholders through internal posts and meetings
Organize and maintain information and task management systems
Develop new lightweight processes as needed and improve existing processes based on feedback/retrospectives, keeping teams moving fast while minimizing unnecessary overhead
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of experience as a technical program manager, working with engineers or researchers and driving project progress and schedules
1+ years’ experience managing vendors and external suppliers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills and proficient with spreadsheets (G Suite, Excel)
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proactiveness, and resourcefulness
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities with ambiguity and to work successfully under pressure
Must-Have Skills:
Background in software
Strong experience in TPM, schedules, stakeholders, plans dealing with risk.
firmware knowledge/experience.
Nice-to-have Skills:
Advanced Degree (MBA, master’s and PhD)
Prior experience in research and R&D
Experience human computer interaction
Years of Experience:
4+ years of experience as a technical program manager, working with engineers or researchers and driving project progress and schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in firmware development and human-computer interaction.
Experience in program management, process definition/improvements, relevant tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile)
Experience with research, academic, and/or startup environments
Experience working autonomously with team members from diverse backgrounds (Scientists, engineers, program managers, supply chain, finance contacts, lawyers) and teams at different levels in the organization
Education:
Bachelor’s in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in areas of computer science (firmware) required
MBA, M.S./Ph.D. or other related advanced degree preferred
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