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Research Governance Program Managers build and scale research compliance programs, working hand in hand with Researchers, Legal, and Privacy teams to design, execute, and socialize policies for the research function at Meta. In this role, you will define, establish, and maintain global operational and company-wide compliance programs as well as work alongside cross-functional partners and leadership to craft and facilitate research policy decisions. You'll help cross-functional teams execute critical research reviews and you'll utilize a full range of organizational, programmatic and demonstrated communication skills to help our partner teams ensure compliance throughout the research lifecycle, while operating at their most effective level. This position is both accountable for and has the opportunity to provide and enhance connection and collaboration across Meta's research teams and cross-functional functions to ensure research continues to be executed responsibly. Research Program Manager, Governance Responsibilities Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve team efficiency and impact, establishing operational systems and outcomes Proactively manage expectations: define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent program updates, identify and communicate risks and adjustments, and ensure commitments are delivered Support and execute special team projects that build impact and drive clarity of purpose Provide varied approaches that meet team needs, including the capacity to move fast and make progress or navigate blocks quickly Serve as a link to the Global Research Operations team, leveraging new processes or best practices when relevant and collaborating on programs specific to the team's needs Facilitate relationships between teams, move initiatives forward, find resources, escalate and raise concerns to appropriate owners early and resolve open issues preventing progress Lead preparation for program reviews including creating and enforcing development deadlines, coordinating review timelines, and preparing accompanying documentation Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of relevant experience as a project or program manager 3+ years of experience working directly with UX Research, Market Research or Product Design Acumen in research impact on product lifecycle Experience working in sensitive domains that require close partnership with legal, privacy and policy teams Experience working directly with leadership Experience with establishing programs and leading them end-to-end while scaling for growth Experience building relationships with peers and stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations Experience communicating with data to drive change Track record of operating under your own initiative, embracing ambiguity, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner Experience being successful in a time-critical environment that requires effective time management, task prioritization, flexibility, and experience identifying problems and proactively work towards solutions Demonstrated communication skills for interacting with and influencing researchers, cross functional stakeholders, management, and external partners with the experience adapting communication style to suit different audiences Experience communicating a strategy that inspires researchers and leadership Preferred Qualifications Experience leading "task force" or "tiger team" style initiatives Experience working in research policy & compliance Experience leading or participating in cross-company, horizontal initiatives For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. $142,000/year to $202,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. 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