Technical Program Manager, Strategic Programs, VR Hardware

Meta Reality Labs (RL) is building products that make it easier for people to connect with others. Virtual Reality (VR) is a team of world-class experts developing and shipping hardware to move our industry-leading virtual and mixed reality systems forward. As a Technical Program Manager, Strategic Programs for VR Hardware you will lead multidisciplinary initiatives that drive the development and execution of next-generation hardware products. You will partner with world-class experts across engineering, operations, and business teams to deliver high-impact programs that shape the future of our hardware portfolio.In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and program management skills to coordinate complex, cross-functional efforts, establish clear requirements, manage schedules, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure seamless communication among stakeholders. You will champion best practices and process improvements that enable our teams to execute efficiently and innovate at speed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Partner with the Cross Functional HW Engineering team to enable the definition and execution of next generation hardware products
• Coordinate and drive engineering design deliverables including specifications, DOE and validation plans
• Work with cross-functional teams (System PD, EE, Industrial Design, Reliability, Operations) and other cross-functional teams to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environment
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the hardware development budget process across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with central guidance on budget and build performance and integrating roadmap scenario analysis
• Lead the strategic management and oversight of the Design Engineering Services Program, partnering with external CM partners and internal CMM and Engineering teams to transition from a functional to a program-based model
• Oversee Design Engineering Services budget management, program resource forecasting, tracking of program KPIs, and management of communications with business teams
• Develop and implement best practices, tools, and processes to improve program efficiency, resource allocation, and KPI tracking
• Communicate program statuses, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the hardware organization, focusing on process optimization and operational efficiency
• Manage program documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and accessibility for staff and leadership review

• BS in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, hardware development, or engineering leadership roles in consumer electronics or related industries
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on budget oversight, resource forecasting, and KPI tracking
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners (ODM, JDM, CM) and internal cross-functional teams
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements
• Proven communication skills, with experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate autonomously, manage ambiguity, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Experience in both 1P and 2P product development environments
• Experience leading organizational transformation or process optimization initiatives
• Familiarity with hardware development lifecycle, including design for manufacturing, tooling, validation, and characterization processes
• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with program management tools