**Summary:** The Mixed Reality Optical System TPM will lead development of the display and optics subsystem in Meta's next generation immersive Mixed Reality device. The role requires leadership across a broad set of interdisciplinary teams, and is the 'tip of the spear' both externally with our suppliers and internally through Devices leadership. **Required Skills:** Technical Program Manager, MR Optical System Responsibilities: 1. Lead display and optics product development teams and activities to design, build, test and ship the 'Optical System' into mass-production. 2. Collaborate with and lead a diverse set of cross functional teams in scoping and requirements definition, identifying and managing program constraints, and mapping development plans against program risks with strategies to enable success. 3. Operate at different levels of abstraction, from high-level strategic planning (technology selection, organizational structure, commercial partnerships, investment) to tactical project management (prioritization, schedule creation, milestone definition and execution, and deliverables management). 4. Manage projects with suppliers and partners, from authoring statements of work to driving final deliverables in collaboration with support functions such as Operations, Business Development, Legal, and Procurement. 5. Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to meet product requirements, partner with ops team to establish a robust and scalable supply chain strategy. 6. Breakdown the complexity of technical programs to enable a clear understanding of scope and deliverables to a wider audience of team members and support functions. 7. Proactively identify technical, legal, procedural, logistical, and communication issues and drive creative solutions to address them and manage risk. 8. Expect to travel domestically and internationally **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 9. Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or a similar technical field. 10. 4+ years as a program manager (or related role) leading complex technology development programs. 11. Experience leading and partnering with vendors and contract manufacturers. 12. Experience leading teams through a phased product development lifecycle. 13. Demonstrated experience in developing, shipping and ramping product into high volume manufacturing. 14. Experience communicating technical information to non-experts, at all levels of the organization. 15. Experience building, coordinating, and maintaining schedules across multiple teams, and managing shared resources to lead successful technology development programs. 16. A high EQ with experience motivating, influencing, and resolving conflict amongst a cross-functional team. 17. Experience presenting information into the most salient points to move a team / initiative forward. **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 18. Prior experience developing optical systems and modules, including cameras, projectors and other opto-mechanical assemblies 19. Experience driving large diverse teams toward a common goal, mediating conflict, aligning plans and communicating outward and upward 20. Advanced manufacturing experience, including automation, high-precision assembly, class-100 clean manufacturing **Public Compensation:** $167,000/year to $230,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We 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 characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.