Program Manager, Operations - Facebook (Hawaii)
Intro:
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Summary:
We partner with key recruiting and cross functional partners to streamline and scale recruiting processes. We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to partner closely with key stakeholders to identify and drive cross-functional initiatives to increase operational efficiency and productivity throughout the recruiting funnel. This is a highly strategic and impactful role within Facebook Recruiting, with a significant opportunity to demonstrate excellence in proactive thought partnership, program delivery, and project execution.
Required Skills:
1. Design recruiting processes that drive for scalability, efficiency, velocity & an enhanced candidate experience
2. Collect & analyze data, information, and research through quantitative and qualitative mechanisms to understand current state recruiting processes, identify root causes, and make decisions and recommendations on critical strategic issues
3. Work with recruiting leadership and management and cross functional partners to optimize and integrate our recruiting strategies, assessment programs and global processes
4. Help shape program strategy & vision, establish shared goals & work with cross-functional partners & leaders across the organization on strategies for executing, measuring progress and sharing results
5. Provide project management advisory support & influence Recruiting cross-functional teams on program strategies & best practices
6. Build & manage program/project governance throughout the lifecycle of the implementation (e.g. project charter, project plan, risk management, status reports, go/no go criteria, change management etc.)
7. Proactively manage expectations of all interested parties: define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent program updates, identify and communicate risks & adjustments to overall program & ensure commitments are delivered
8. Drive core project team strategy, status calls, engagement & overall management of deliverables across multiple workstreams
9. Create, implement, transform & execute innovative Recruiting solutions using business acumen and industry expertise while also leveraging and amplifying existing programming in place across the company
10. Document recruiting process, work instruction & policy as inputs to knowledge management & training content
11. Leverage, outline & analyze metrics to drive program priorities, obtain buy-in, show impact & drive clarity
12. Support change management needs such as communications, change impact assessments, training approach etc.
13. Build strategic relationships with global & cross-functional partners to drive improvements to the program strategy
14. Utilize a high degree of partnering and influencing skills to enact change through functional and cross functional partners
15. Communicate process, policy & product concepts effectively to other strategic Program Managers, Leadership, business & cross-functional partners
Minimum Qualifications:
16. 5+ years experience in Program Management and/or Consulting with focus on Recruiting, HR and/or Operations
17. 5+ years experience in project management & process design executing across a matrixed organization
18. Experience designing & executing program strategies & communicating with data to drive direction, growth & change
19. Demonstrated experience building relationships with peers and senior stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations
20. Practiced in creating and managing project governance (requirement/scoping, project plan, meeting facilitation, risk/issue identification and mitigation)
21. Track record of operating independently and delivering results, embracing ambiguity, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner
22. Experience in leading process improvement projects with a proven record of increasing operational efficiency including change impact analysis, subsequent training & communication strategies
23. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires independent time management, task prioritization, flexibility, and being keen in identifying problems and proactively work towards solutions
24. Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships in order to influence and drive the program vision in a single direction
25. Experience creating and delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders including senior-level leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
26. Experience working in tech-industry or start-up environments
27. Experience working with recruiting or HR teams & processes
28. Experience working with recruiting tools and systems
29. Strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
30. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with ambiguity
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:** Facebook is proud to be an Equal 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. Facebook 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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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