Research program managers build and scale global research programs to strengthen the impact of our research teamsWe drive efficiency, cultivate relationships, increase knowledge sharing, and build capacity within our organization to enable researchers to do their most impactful workIn this role, you will define, establish, and maintain global operational and team-wide programs as well as create, manage, and scale processes to support the growing teamYou`ll utilize a full range of organizational and interpersonal skills to help our talented team operate at their highest and most effective level.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, able to facilitate our teams` best work by managing short and long-term projects and initiatives, anticipating project issues and resolving them, connecting resources to research needs, and removing barriers to doing great workThis role requires project and program management experience and broad knowledge of research`s impact on product design and developmentCommunication skills, stakeholder management, the experience managing complex logistics, and an organized approach are mandatory.
Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve team efficiency and impact, establishing operational systems and outcomes
Proactively identify and partner with stakeholders on internal processes, templates, and guidelines to improve team optimization and documentation
Partner with team leadership on establishing effective team communication, information distribution, and cross-team collaboration
Proactively manage expectations: define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent program updates, identify and communicate risks and adjustments, and ensure commitments are delivered
Support research planning and allocation by helping track, align and forecast team budget
Manage relationships with cross-functional partners, such as design, legal, and policy
Support and execute special team projects that build culture and drive clarity of purpose
Provide flexible approaches that meet team needs, including the experience to move fast and make progress or navigate blocks quickly
Serve as a link to the global research ops team, leveraging new processes or best practices when relevant and collaborating on programs specific to the team’s needs
Facilitate relationships between teams, move initiatives forward, find resources, escalate and raise concerns to appropriate owners early and resolve open issues that prevent progress
8+ years of relevant experience as a project or program manager
Experience with establishing programs and leading them end to end while scaling for growth
Experience building relationships with peers and senior stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations
Experience communicating with data to drive change
Track record of operating independently and taking initiative, embracing ambiguity, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner
Experience to be successful in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires independent time management, task prioritization, flexibility, and keen experience to identify problems and proactively work towards solutions
Communication skills for interacting with and influencing researchers, cross functional stakeholders, senior management, and external partners with the experience to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
Experience articulating a vision that inspires researchers and leadership
Experience working directly with ux researchers, product designers, and/or content strategists
Experience working in vendor management
Experience working in the privacy domain
Facebook`s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer togetherThrough our family of apps and services, we`re building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer togetherWhether we`re creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at facebook are builders at heartOur global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful waysTogether, we can help people build stronger communities - we`re just getting startedFacebook is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerWe 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 characteristicsWe also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local lawFacebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting processIf you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com#li-remote
