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The NPI Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Reality Labs offers in the AI 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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)
Work with Product Cost Engineers to track and drive product cost targets through MP
Requirements:
BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience
7+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for a Consumer Electronics device
Proven problem solving and analytical skills, including advanced skills in Excel
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 project management experience, including cross-functional stakeholder management
Proven communication skills
Experience navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple and competing work threads to maximizing impact
Nice to have:
Masters degree (e.g. MBA, Engineering, or other relevant field) with experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, corporate strategy or similar discipline
10+ years' experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for a Consumer Electronics device
Experience leading development/delivery of multiple high-volume products
Experience managing JDM’s with different models of engagement