Reality Labs is looking to solve the problem of seamless execution of complex, high-priority initiatives in cutting-edge consumer electronics product development and mass production.
Requirements
- Knowledge of product features/specifications, manufacturing processes and the supply chain for consumer electronics products
- Experience working with and managing external suppliers and manufacturers
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills, including advanced skills in Excel
- Experience navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple and competing work threads to maximizing impact
- Experience leading development/delivery of multiple high-volume products
- Experience managing JDM’s with different models of engagement
- Proven project management experience, including cross-functional stakeholder management
Responsibilities
- Manage cross-functional execution of high-priority mass production initiatives for cutting-edge consumer electronics devices by integrating plans and communicating risk & status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to Leadership
- Establish and lead on-site bring-up and integration activities, coordinating with both internal and external resources
- Drive supplier readiness activities to execute development builds leading up to ramp, development of process qualifications plans, and defining capacity and capex requirements, clearly identifying deliverables and dependencies
- Assesses, analyzes, consolidates, and communicates risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team through the new product reviews and other executive forums
- Lead the tactical execution of go-to-market initiatives for our products by working closely with key cross-functional teams. Bring point of view to the team, informing and guiding decisions related to these initiatives
- Liaise across cross-functional teams to ensure product cost, manufacturability, reliability, product quality, and safety & compliance performance goals are met
- Drive Operations team towards factory readiness with manufacturing partners to support MP (line layout, automation, capacity, CapEx)
Other
- BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for a Consumer Electronics device
- Proven communication skills
- Masters degree (e.g. MBA, Engineering, or other relevant field) with experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, corporate strategy or similar discipline
- 7+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for a Consumer Electronics device
