Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management

Meta • Sunnyvale, CA

138d • $167,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Manager, Technical Program Management will lead and support a team of TPMs working across diverse technologies and disciplines to invent, develop, and deliver next-generation wearable devices. In this role, you will collaborate closely with design and engineering partners across multiple hardware domains to bring groundbreaking products to market. At Meta, we value Technical Program Managers who combine technical expertise with the capacity to inspire and build effective cross-functional partnerships. You will drive pragmatic, balanced processes that enable smooth and predictable execution in a fast-moving, innovation-focused environment. Our TPMs thrive in ambiguity, approaching challenges with confidence, initiative, and a commitment to empowering teams at every level.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building and leading global teams of Technical Program Managers.
• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience scaling organizations while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Fluent with hardware development processes and industry-leading best practices.
• Experience working autonomously across multiple teams.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience as a Systems Technical Program Manager (TPM).
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of experience building and shipping consumer electronics hardware at scale.
• 3+ years of experience as an engineer developing consumer products.
• Experience developing program frameworks to enhance operational and engineering effectiveness, including methodologies such as Product Development Process (PDP), New Technology Introduction (NTI), Product Design Process, and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of people management within the Hardware TPM organization, including hiring, team structure, performance management, and career development.
• Collaborate on the development of end-to-end project plans, guide teams through successful execution, and ensure leadership and key stakeholders remain aligned on progress and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to set and adapt long-term strategies in response to evolving priorities and opportunities.
• Champion engineering and operational best practices by defining metrics and processes for continuous assessment and improvement.
• Lead cross-functional process enhancements to drive efficiency and quality.
• Clearly communicate the technology, requirements, objectives, and milestones across programs and teams to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Define clear expectations and lead the creation of a collaborative, high-accountability environment in partnership with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• $167,000/year to $230,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree