NPI Product Operations Manager - US - IC6

Meta•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$168,000 - $234,000

About The Position

The NPI Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Reality Labs offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge consumer electronics product development and mass production. The Operations team’s mission is to develop the manufacturing and operational platforms to bring these new technologies to scale. 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 an evolving environment.

Requirements

BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for manufacturing and/or development of Electronics Devices or equivalent work experience
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of product features/specifications, manufacturing processes and the supply chain for consumer electronics products
Experience working with and managing external suppliers and manufacturers
Project management experience, including cross-functional stakeholder management
Communication skills
Experience navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple and competing work threads to maximizing impact

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing fields
10+ years of experience in leading development/delivery of high-volume consumer electronics products,
Experience managing JDM models of engagement

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional execution of NPI and 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
Provides links from the US based Operations & Engineering Teams to the Factory Operations teams from various development builds through the new product introduction process
Actively participate in HW Engineering design discussions and steer solutions to align with market fit/expectations while hitting high-impact cost targets
Use your technical experience to drive engineering and the supply chain team to meet program cost targets at a product and commodity level for your project
Challenge HW teams at a technical level to enable cost down efforts from a technology standpoint
Ensure the successful launch products towards meeting its stated cost, quality, schedule, and availability goals
Lead ramp availability with GSM, Quality, Engineering and other internal and external teams
Drive Operations team to ensure security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training and documentation plans are in place at our partners
Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering Program Managers to define Key Performance Indicators and Product Requirement Documents to enable successful architecture and design locks and according to PDP timeline
Drive Operations team for factory readiness with manufacturing partners to support NPI builds and MP (line layout, automation, capacity, capex, etc.)
Liaise across multiple cross-functional teams to ensure product cost, manufacturability, reliability, product quality, safety and compliance, and go-to-market strategies are met
Work closely with Contract Manufacturing Team to ensure partner selection is being optimized to support product requirements