"I served as a technical lead for a cross-functional team prior to working as a program manager. Our team worked in a hybrid virtual environment, and I helped to facilitate various remote meetings including daily check-ins, design sessions, feature reviews, and retrospectives. One of the areas of focus for my work in that role was monitoring the efficiency of the team and ensuring that we were connecting properly to resolve issues as quickly as possible. I implemented operating procedures to ensure everyone felt connected and supported. Ultimately, we were able to be as effective away from the office as in person.
In my current role as a technical program manager, I manage a portfolio of solutions that are developed by four cross-functional teams that are all currently remote. My clients are remote as well. I am responsible for facilitating strategic planning sessions and high-level design and integration discussions. I also work directly with our project managers, product owners, and scrum masters to ensure our teams are properly aligned and following the methodology standards.
I really appreciate this aspect of the culture of Facebook. It sets the stage for happier employees and for team members to define a work style that adds the most value to their teams on a continual and situational basis. I have found that there is no one size fits all solution to defining the optimal work environment, and I am excited to be discussing a job opportunity with a company that understands this critical and personal aspect of work performance."
