Most Important Skills for a Program Manager at Meta
Josh, a Meta Program Manager, emphasizes "time management," setting an "effective schedule" and prioritizing tasks as crucial. Equally vital are strong communication skills, encompassing both team interaction and concise "executive communication" to distill information for leadership.
Project Management, Communication, Time Management, Leadership, Executive Communication
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Josh Dalva
Program Manager
Meta
Boston University, 2015
UCLA Anderson, MBA
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Greek Life Member, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Time management and prioritization are crucial for effective scheduling and task completion.
2. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to communicate with diverse teams and executives.
3. Taking personal ownership of projects and tasks is vital for success in program management.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
First and foremost is time management. You have to be able to set an effective schedule for yourself, making sure you're giving yourself enough time to do what needs to be done at the right prioritization level.
Communication is also really important. This includes being able to communicate with different people involved in the work stream or effort.
It's also about executive communication: taking information, challenges, and recommendations and packaging them in a distillable way for directors or vice presidents. So, time management, communication, and personal ownership are key.