Technical Program Manager, ML

Technical Program Manager, ML at Meta

The Meta Technical Program Management (TPM) community is at the forefront of pioneering technologies aimed at connecting people and businesses globally. As a Technical Program Manager, ML, you will operate at the intersection of technical execution and business strategy, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product teams. Your role involves driving significant impact by delivering measurable results across diverse areas.

You will be responsible for defining and guiding high-level goals and roadmaps, monitoring and communicating progress, and outlining functional requirements for new products and features. This position demands a strong technical background, a deep understanding of system architecture, and the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and organizations to deliver substantial impact.

Monetization Ranking and Foundations AI Team

As a key member of the Monetization Ranking and Foundations AI team, you will deliver substantial business value through ML innovations and the development of State-of-the-Art Ads Recommendation technologies. You will partner with Infra and ML Ranking teams, comprising talented ML engineers, product managers, data scientists, and other cross-functional members, to build cutting-edge modeling techniques and establish effective tools and strategies to streamline the model productionization process, ensuring a high-quality bar. You will communicate progress and efficiently drive program execution through extensive cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration to achieve business goals. You'll be integral in shaping technical strategy, guiding system architectural discussions, and making future-proof decisions aligned with the product strategy and vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage end-to-end technical AI/ML product solutions, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage and own cross-functional products and program execution within a matrix organization.
• Drive and influence technical and product strategy, proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, align priorities, and set direction for a broadly cross-functional area.
• Help define the roadmap and long-term strategy for the teams you collaborate with.
• Design measurements to track impact and drive internal process improvements.
• Articulate the technology, requirements, goals, and milestones of your team.
• Operate effectively in a flat organization by collaborating with technical program managers, product managers, and engineers across Meta to establish a shared vision for improving execution and building solutions.
• Provide ongoing communication regarding planning, project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Help drive product decisions to align with higher company initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience.
• Experience driving and delivering complex AI/ML tech programs or products from inception to delivery.
• Experience defining strategic direction and identifying new opportunities for impact across products, platforms, and programs.
• Knowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams and functions, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
• Communication experience at an executive level and experience influencing senior leadership and technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems.
• Experience establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience measuring and improving revenue.
• Experience optimizing for ads engagement.

About Meta

Meta is dedicated to building technologies that foster connection, community, and business growth. Since Facebook's inception in 2004, it has revolutionized how people connect. Subsequent apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp have further empowered billions globally. Now, Meta is advancing beyond 2D screens into immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences, aiming to construct the next evolution in social technology. Those who build their careers at Meta contribute to shaping a future that transcends current digital connection possibilities—moving beyond screen limitations, distance barriers, and even the laws of physics.

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities; please contact accommodations-ext@meta.com for assistance.

Key skills/competency

• AI/ML Program Management
• Technical Strategy
• Product Development
• Cross-functional Leadership
• System Architecture
• Risk Mitigation
• Roadmap Definition
• Stakeholder Communication
• Data-driven Decisions
• Large-scale Systems