Design Program Manager

**Summary:** Design Program Managers in the Risk org are connectors and problem solvers. By supporting the design leads in running the functional team, as well as supporting product teams' design priorities, you will enable Meta to design, build, and ship responsible, compliant products. You will improve team communication, collaboration, and remove roadblocks. You'll utilize a full range of organizational and effective communication skills to help keep our teams on track, execute specific design initiatives intended to strengthen the team, industry expertise, and team impact, and you'll work with cross-functional teams to establish great ways of working together. **Required Skills:** Design Program Manager Responsibilities: 1. Identify and drive large, organization-level product initiatives forward that have multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines, multiple dependencies and many moving parts 2. Prioritize, assess tradeoffs, propose clear solutions and communicate strategically 3. Own and facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives and establish clear next steps and owners, while resolving blocks that impede progress 4. Proactively assess execution risks, raise flags and resolve issues - before they become problems for larger teams 5. Be the operations subject matter expert to the product team, mentor, and share expertise with team members 6. Communicate persuasively to the right audience to get buy-in and feedback 7. Proactively problem solve and distribute information effectively 8. Define and measure impact of programs and initiatives both qualitatively and quantitatively, continually refining and iterating to ensure usage and adoption 9. Scale programs and initiatives when necessary and delegate effectively with clear expectations 10. Source and manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and contracts for programs like Accessibility **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 11. Minimum of 7 years of experience in program or project management 12. Experience managing cross-functional projects with shifting requirements, from initial concept and roadmapping through execution and delivery 13. Experience working directly with product designers and content designers 14. Experience independently managing project timelines, setting priorities, and escalating blockers across multiple workstreams 15. Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 16. Experience with compliance, trust & safety, or responsible AI product development 17. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 18. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 19. Experience with accessibility programs or inclusive design practices 20. Experience integrating AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 21. Experience leading product or business strategy in a time-sensitive environment 22. Experience managing vendors and contractors **Public Compensation:** $162,000/year to $222,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** 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@meta.com.