Go To Channel Planning Program Manager IV

Description: Go To Channel Planning Program Manager Job Summary Meta is looking for a seasoned Go to Channel Program Manager focused on supporting the growth of the Reality Labs business. This essential role will be responsible for the end-to-end program management for global sales execution programs, including sell-in meetings, demo execution plans, and executive engagements. We are seeking a Program Manager with extensive experience leading strategy, operations, process improvement, and tactical projects. The right candidate will possess strong program management, organizational, analytical, and drive for results rigor- as well as have the ability to effectively plan, track, and communicate cross functionally across all levels of an organization. This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a self-starter, and have experience managing complex product launches and go-to-channel initiatives- with focus on driving sales results, meeting milestones, and measuring success along the way. Responsibilities Sales Planning: Bring process rigor & execution excellence to the development and management of a sales engagement process, including sell-in meetings, executive engagements, demos. Stakeholder Alignment: Bring the right people together at the right moments to have the right conversations. Develop & provide an objective viewpoint based on an in-depth understanding of the business & desired outcomes. Project Management: Drive standardization and continuous improvement across key sales engagement cadences, facilitating collaboration across business planning & operations, sales and cross-functional partners. Project management expectations include defining goals and deliverables, developing and executing project plans, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies Operational Efficiency: Drive operational excellence through identification and execution of opportunity areas that create efficiency, remove obstacles, or create improved processes and approaches to the business Cross-functional Collaboration: Build effective relationships and drive alignment across multiple cross-functional partners to ensure a consistent cross-channel experience across segments Executive Communications: Develop and deliver executive-level communications that effectively roll up individual project status, and change management to drive alignment and awareness of key changes and enable informed decision-making and strategic guidance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 6 years of experience in sales operations, sales management, strategic planning, business operations, consulting, or a related field Experience leading process improvement, solving complex business problems (commercial, operational, organizational), and working across cross functional teams to implement. Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex projects, develop and execute detailed project plans, and driving projects from strategy to execution Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in engaging and aligning diverse stakeholders, ensuring buy-in, and facilitating effective communication across teams. Executive Communications: Develop and deliver executive-level communications that effectively roll up individual project status, and change management to drive alignment and awareness of key changes and enable informed decision-making and strategic guidance. Process improvement and operational excellence expertise. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in building new processes and managing change in growing companies to scale Proven capacity to get things done at short notice while collecting information from a variety of internal and external sources. Experience with sales engagement strategies and cadence standardization. Executive communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with consumer electronics and product go-to-market strategies. (not to be included in JD, but for agency reference in CW Search) Top 3 must-have HARD skills: Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex projects, develop and execute detailed project plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration to successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in engaging and aligning diverse stakeholders, ensuring buy-in, and facilitating effective communication across teams. Executive Communications: Develop and deliver executive-level communications that effectively roll up individual project status, and change management to drive alignment and awareness of key changes and enable informed decision-making and strategic guidance. Good to have skills: Process improvement and operational excellence expertise. Experience with sales engagement strategies and cadence standardization. Executive communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with technology product go-to-market strategies. Experience with the sales process with partners for physical goods (especially within consumer electronics). Years of experience needed: 6 to 7 years of relevant experience in business planning, operations, project management or similar roles. Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects: This role is critical to the Go to Channel Planning Team, focusing on driving operational efficiency and strategic execution across sales initiatives. A key responsibility is supporting the execution of sales engagements in close partnership with sales and cross-functional teams, playing a crucial role in the go-to-market launch of Meta's Reality Lab innovations. Is there anything we can share with Candidates to compel them to choose Meta over Competitors? Opportunity to play a pivotal role in launching cutting-edge AI glasses to the market. Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with a significant impact on strategic business outcomes. Typical Day in the Role: Leading and managing projects. Coordinating with sales teams and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and progress. Monitoring project milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation plans. Preparing and delivering executive-level updates on project status and performance metrics. Resume Disqualifiers? Lack of Project Management Experience How will performance be measured? Success will be evaluated based on the timely delivery and quality of project deliverables. Effectiveness in driving operational improvements and stakeholder alignment. Ability to meet or exceed established KPIs and project goals. Interview Process/Format: Initial resume screen with the hiring manager. Follow up with interviews with hiring manager. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.