[Remote] Design Change Engineering Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meta is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to join our Data Center Engineering and Construction (DEC) team. This role drives complex technical and cross-functional challenges from problem definition through design to executable engineering packages, requiring a technical understanding of various systems and the ability to drive decisions across Meta's infrastructure ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end program execution by developing complex problem statements, defining clear milestones, and driving schedules to decision points and implementationPartner cross-functionally (Engineering, Facilities, E/M, Construction, Network, Cabling, Security, and business owners) to define requirements, align scope, and ensure execution readinessDrive decision-making with rigor by collecting required inputs and producing recommendations grounded in trade-off analysis across scope, schedule, cost, and riskCommunicate design direction and outcomes clearly across multiple organizations, ensuring alignment, accountability, and fast issue resolutionSynthesize technical inputs into executable plans by reviewing cross-disciplinary documentation, validating needs, and packaging requirements into cohesive delivery artifactsManage dependencies and handoffs to reduce execution friction and continuously optimize integrated schedulesImprove delivery systems by innovating on processes, tools, and frameworks that increase predictability, enable on-time delivery, and reduce costOwn design change management and governance, including change request workflows, impact assessment standards, approval protocols, release documentation, and policy enforcement across product and hardware developmentOperate and evolve Change Control Board (CCB) mechanisms, including agenda/priority setting, decision logs, escalation paths, and stakeholder alignmentEvaluate design change requests with engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and compliance partners for feasibility, cost, schedule risk, and regulatory requirementsBuild scalable change tooling and infrastructure to track status, revision history, dependencies, and integration across concurrent programs and manufacturing readiness gatesDefine program metrics and reporting to monitor change velocity, backlog health, traceability, and on-time resolution for leadership visibilityDrive continuous improvement by identifying systemic gaps in change operations and reducing cycle time while increasing cross-functional transparencyLead enablement and capability building by authoring standards documentation, facilitating training, and mentoring program managers/operations specialists on best practicesTravel: up to 25% as requiredSkillsExperience owning and scaling design change control processes, including change request workflows, impact assessments, and cross-functional approval governance processesBachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to evaluate, validate, and execute design changes across complex, multi-disciplinary construction projectsExperience driving process improvement initiatives that reduce operational friction and improve traceability across concurrent product development programsExperience defining program-level operational metrics and reporting frameworks to track design change performance and communicate status to leadership10+ years of experience in design operations, engineering program management, or change management within data centers, hardware, consumer electronics, or wearables product developmentUnderstanding of engineering details and the impacts of change across multiple disciplinesBachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experienceDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesKnowledge/specialty experience in design, construction, network systems, hardware systems, capacity management, contracting, and/or business managementProven track record of authoring and operationalizing design-change policy documentation and developing training programs across engineering and operations teamsExperience establishing change control board (CCB) governance and facilitating cross-functional decision-making at scale across large engineering organizationsTooling and/or product development experience supporting the team's workflows, deliverables, and execution of key initiativesAbility to help define, socialize, and drive roadmap development aligned with organization's objectives and key resultsFamiliarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and engineering change order (ECO) tooling used in high-volume construction or data center environmentsBenefitsHas_bonus=trueHas_equity=trueCompany OverviewMeta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.metadownhole.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipMeta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 811 in 2026, 6419 in 2025, 5944 in 2024, 3874 in 2023, 5237 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.