NPI Operations Program Manager

NPI Operations Program Manager Redmond, WA Job Details $199,000 - $272,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Cost management Dashboard development Master's degree in business administration Manufacturing management Strategic management Program management Master's degree in business Operations management Supplier management Bachelor of Science Engineering Bachelor's degree in business Data reporting 11+ years Consulting experience Risk mitigation strategy implementation Taxonomy Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Supply chain management Management consulting Manufacturing Senior level AI Master's degree in engineering Cross-functional collaboration Business Go-to-market strategy Master of Business Administration Project leadership Operations Cross-functional team management Leadership Manufacturing company experience Supply Chain Management Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration New product launch experience Full Job Description The NPI Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Reality Labs offers in the Wearables Devices team, a unique and dynamic opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge consumer electronics product development and mass production. This role is highly impactful, bridging core product teams with a broad spectrum of functional organizations, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance, as well as external suppliers. The OPM is a key driver in ensuring seamless execution of complex, high-priority initiatives that directly influence the success of innovative products in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

NPI Operations Program Manager Responsibilities:

Manage cross-functional execution of advanced NPI and strategic initiatives for cutting-edge consumer electronic devices by integrating plans and communicating risks & status updates clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolutions to Reality Labs Leadership Establish and lead a system to intake and integrate Pre-Discovery phase of NPIs into the roadmap and represent the different teams on driving alignment from an Operations point of view Drive supplier strategy with cross functional partners to deliver proper allocation, integration, and potential ramp challenges based on the overall roadmap Execute development builds leading up to ramp, development of process qualifications plans, and defining capacity and Capex requirements, clearly identifying deliverables and dependencies Lead the tactical execution of go-to-market initiatives for our products by working closely with key cross-functional teams Bring a point of view to the team, informing and guiding decisions related to these initiatives Drive Operations team towards factory readiness with manufacturing partners to support MP (line layout, automation, capacity, CapEx) Work with Product Cost Engineers to track and drive product cost targets with manufacturing partners Act as the first Operations entry point for new Wearables initiatives during pre-discovery / pre-development phases Drive alignment on problem statement, scope boundaries, assumptions, milestones, and success metrics before plans are committed Define and align minimum operational requirements to proceed (e.g., manufacturability intent, test/manufacturing readiness expectations, quality gates, supply continuity considerations, CAPEX implications, tooling/data needs) Identify early risks and constraints (supplier capability, process maturity, capacity, cost) and drive mitigation plans and decisions Drive strategic initiatives that improve how Wearables NPIs is executed (standardization, operating cadence, readiness criteria, lessons-learned reuse) Align priorities and tradeoffs across programs to maximize portfolio outcomes (schedule, quality, cost, capacity) Create scalable playbooks and mechanisms that reduce duplicated work across teams Ensure internal tools/databases are the single source of truth for scope, schedules, decisions, dependencies, readiness status, and key manufacturing metrics Define data standards (taxonomy, owners, update SLAs) and enforce adoption so reporting is decision-grade and auditable Build dashboards/operating reviews that drive action, not just status Make AI the default approach to reduce operational toil and improve decision velocity and predictability across Wearables NPI execution Deploy/scale AI-enabled workflows such as: plan & status synthesis, meeting-to-actions, risk signal extraction, dependency mapping, change-log summarization—paired with traceability and quality controls Define success metrics (time saved, cycle-time reduction, milestone predictability, issue aging reduction) and drive adoption across teams

Minimum Qualifications:

BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience 10+ years in operations program management, hardware NPI, manufacturing operations, or equivalent cross-functional execution roles Demonstrated success leading high-ambiguity, high-complexity hardware programs across multiple teams and external partners Broad factory/supplier engagement experience (FATP/JDM/ODM/CM environments) and fluency in manufacturing readiness and performance metrics Extensive data discipline and experience establishing a system-of-record and operating cadence Proven problem solving and analytical skills leveraging AI tools and techniques Knowledge of product features/specifications, manufacturing processes and the supply chain for consumer electronics products

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree (e.g. MBA, Engineering, or other relevant field) with experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, corporate strategy or similar discipline 12+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for Consumer Electronics devices Experience leading development/delivery of multiple high-volume products

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. 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 . $199,000/year to $272,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.