Program Manager, IP Operations

Meta • Trenton, NJ

441d

About The Position

The Program Manager, IP Operations at Meta is responsible for driving strategic and program investments to enhance the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) policies and procedures. This role involves setting goals and priorities for operational workflows, measuring effectiveness, and addressing emerging risks while balancing legal obligations with operational efficiency. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership and a product-driven mindset to optimize processes and improve operational health.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or equivalent program management experience.
• Educational degree in project management, business, marketing, finance, or operations.
• Effective critical thinking and experience leveraging data to anticipate and solve problems.
• Proven time-management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with engineering teams to develop and improve operational systems and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a technology or internet company.
• Familiarity with intellectual property laws and regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Set goals and execute strategy for core operational workflows, measuring effectiveness via metrics and key performance indicators.
• Build out and strengthen operational processes and systems for efficient IP reporting and innovative risk mitigation.
• Drive strategies and roadmaps for prioritized operational investments aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities and foresee challenges in program management, predicting roadblocks and strengthening cross-functional relationships.
• Develop and inform team goals, working with members on strategies for execution and measuring progress.
• Lead and influence solutions to optimize operational processes that reduce IP violations and improve quality.
• Negotiate and communicate trade-offs for operational decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Align and support operational readiness needs and workflow change delivery related to IP workflows.
• Hold stakeholders accountable for progress on operational readiness while maintaining respectful relationships.
• Drive effective program communications, including root cause analysis and business recommendations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees