Engineering Program Specialist

Meta•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Program Manager to support financial operations within the Quality and Hardware Product Engineering organization. This role is internal and external facing and will be responsible for driving financial rigor across purchase requisitions, budget tracking, vendor onboarding, and reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and brings analytical skills paired with attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience in finance, budgeting, or program operations
Proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel), accounting tools, and financial reporting platforms
Experience coordinating effectively across different teams, vendors, and time zones

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
Experience with procurement processes and purchase order management
Analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
Experience working in a cross-functional technology environment
Familiarity with vendor management and contract administration

Responsibilities

Create and manage Purchase Requisitions; maintain Purchase Order invoice reconciliations
Prepare and present regular financial reports to management, providing insights into budget performance and financial health
Develop and maintain dashboards (Tableau, Google Sheets) for real-time budget tracking and visibility
Support cost analysis initiatives to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
Manage internal vendor onboarding processes, including Statement of Work (SOW) routing and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) requests
Provide training and guidance to team members on financial processes, tools, and best practices
Coordinate across multiple teams, vendors, and time zones to ensure smooth financial operations