"As a technical program manager, I feel that I could contribute to the 'move fast' aspect of the Facebook culture in a number of ways. First, I would partner closely with product managers, my teams, and stakeholders to learn about new opportunities and any potential performance or support issues as soon as possible. Open and continual communication is one of the keys to agility and the ability to act quickly. The better I am able to communicate with these key individuals, the sooner I can develop plans of action to meet their needs.

Additionally, I would ensure that the engineering teams I work with are prepared to capitalize on new opportunities quickly. This means managing resource capacity in a way that allows for flex time to work on new initiatives as they arise. For example, in the event a new technology became available, and it had the potential to add value to our customers, I would work with my team leads to identify an architect or engineer with the right skill set to quickly stand up a proof of concept, identify a technical implementation strategy, and mentor their teammates.

Finally, as a technical program manager, I feel that dedicating time to learning as much as I can about the business and products of Facebook would be key to my ability to move fast. This knowledge would help me know who to contact when I need support for decisions that need to be made quickly. It would help me make quick and accurate impact assessments. It would help me align resources that are necessary for the implementation of changes in direction."