Program Manager, Program Governance
This role will be responsible for program management within the Governance pillar of Meta's Regulatory Compliance Program Organization. This role will support strategic design and operational execution of large, company-wide governance initiatives. The scope of the team is to build sustainable defensible governance practices for Meta's Privacy and Security programs. In this role, you will be accountable for building and operating governance and oversight functions in order to ensure Meta is meeting its regulatory priorities (including FTC Order requirements), while facilitating protection of users through Meta's products and processes. You will thrive in an ambiguous, cross-functional environment where they can understand different perspectives and provide discussion frameworks to enable trade-offs and decisions. You will support informed decision-making for Privacy and Security leadership teams.The role requires an aptitude for working cross functionally with technical and product stakeholders, and the experience to review and understand technical features in order to educate and socialize with impacted parties.
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Program Manager, Program Governance Responsibilities:
- Design and operate governance and reporting requirements for Meta's Privacy Program, and Security GRC Programs
- Facilitate governance forums designed to oversee and drive strategic decision making for Privacy and Security GRC programs
- Recommend and draft Privacy program oversight and adjustment reporting for external assessment under Meta's FTC Consent Order, including leadership socialization of recommendations and 2nd line of defense reviews
- Work with legal, privacy and product leadership (including Meta Executives) teams to ensure the cross-company work on regulatory priorities is planned, implemented and executed in an efficient & effective manner
- Prepare communication materials and progress tracking for multiple audiences including supporting material for Meta executives and its Board of Directors
- Lead strategic conversations with external auditors and internal leadership team
- Advise on industry standards related to external assessments and audits
- Create mechanisms for identifying and monitoring updates, milestones and roadblocks on privacy work and ensuring leadership is aware of status and progress
- Drive greater consistency of Governance process, practices, and execution across company-wide privacy, security, integrity and AI workstreams
- Champion the overall implementation plan related to Meta's FTC Consent order (and similar Privacy directives, both current and future) including understanding order requirements and associated technical and operational work required across the company to comply successfully
- Project manage and prioritize work based on urgency and complexity while building operational cadences across technical and operational teams to coordinate work
- Set priorities, multi-task and work with autonomy in a dynamic, rapidly changing workplace
- 5+ years of work experience in risk and compliance, legal, consulting, business operations or other operational disciplines
- 4+ years of experience working in regulatory domains like privacy, integrity or security OR in a role associated with data protection, regulatory response, audit and implementation of control frameworks
- 3+ years of work experience in program or project management
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience oriented towards solutions in the context of competing perspectives
- Advanced degree and/or certification
- Experience working in information security and/or cybersecurity
- Experience running project management or program management initiatives (for example, organization-wide initiatives)
- Experience communicating with technical and business stakeholders
- Experience communicating with leadership teams including Board level formal reporting
- Communications experience with simplifying concepts and developing outputs
- Analytical and problem solving skills
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.
$122,000/year to $180,000/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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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