#FACEBOOKRPM

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3 Rotations. 18 Months.

UNLIMITED LEARNING

Rotational Product Managers (RPMs) are involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next innovation to working directly with designers and engineers to implement features. You'll use your start-up mindset and data-driven leadership skills to produce elegantly simple features that will be used across Facebook's family of products (such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Oculus).

 

The RPM program’s mission is to develop future product leaders by empowering, mentoring, and enabling them to learn across a variety of Facebook products. This is a full-time employment opportunity that does not require a degree nor tech industry experience. We are looking for future product leaders who bring a diversity of thoughts, skills, perspectives, and experiences to the Product Management function so we can continue building global products for billions of users.

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IMPACT

RPMs work on high priority products across our family of apps which are used by over 3 billion people!

GROWTH

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RPMs work closely with experienced PM mentors to develop the skills needed to become Product leaders.

COMMUNITY

RPMs form a tight, cohesive community within Facebook from a variety of backgrounds and industries.

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Tyler Matthews

Tyler Matthews   Prior to Facebook, I spent five years as an infantry officer in the US Army. As a leader in the military I provided purpose, direction, and motivation to teams to help accomplish a wide variety of missions. In Ranger School and on deployments, I learned to plan and execute under stress and developed a love for leading interdisciplinary and diverse groups. I am regularly able to apply these skills as a Product Manager at Facebook.

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RPM '18

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Clorama Dorvilias 

Clorama Dorvilias   Prior to joining Facebook, I was someone working in the public sector turned freelancer, turned UX/VR developer turned Entrepreneur. I was struggling to find a career that I was both passionate and could have real impact in. Facebook's mission aligned with my own and I feel so lucky to have discovered a culture that values growth and impact in the same way I do. 

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RPM '18

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Laurelann Trinidad

Laurelann Trinidad   Prior to the RPM Program, I spent five years in construction management and engineering in San Francisco and Seattle. My largest project was a 48-story high rise in South Lake Union. Working with teammates in design, engineering, and business, I learned to find the balance between conflicting stakeholders needs. This has translated well into Product Management where we work with cross functional partners throughout the company.

RPM '20

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RPM BACKGROUNDS

ROTATIONS

RPMs work on high priority and high visibility projects across our family of apps to maximize their impact and growth.

LOCATIONS

Menlo Park

Seattle

New York City

London

Tel Aviv

 

COMMUNITY

RPM CIRCLES

Circles are small mentoring groups that enable RPMs working on different problems across Facebook to collaboratively work through PM specific work issues, identify new opportunities in their role, and build relationships with fellow RPMs.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From quarterly offsites to the annual RPM holiday party, the RPM program creates a vibrant, international community of current and former RPMs. 

RESEARCH TRIP

RPMs embark on a research trip with the goals of developing user empathy, researching international technology trends, and meeting with business partners.

FAQ

 

Who is the ideal candidate for the RPM program?

RPMs are hired from a variety of backgrounds: we look for people with full-time experiences in various industries or they can be recent graduates. We actively seek applicants with no tech experience. RPM is suited for individuals completely new to the product manager (PM) function. Individuals with more than 1 year of PM experience, inclusive of PM internships, should apply for Product Manager roles listed at Facebook Careers. We assemble teams with cognitive diversity in mind. This enables us to build better products, make better decisions, and serve our clients better. We need people with a broad set of skills and experiences, not just tech skills, to solve complex problems that come with bringing our services to over 3 billion people across the world. We are interested in the perspectives, experiences, and skills you bring to the role so be sure to highlight these elements on your resume. Additionally, successful RPM candidates exhibit

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills: they can define metrics and analyze those metrics to make informed decisions
  • Organizational and leadership skills: they can share experiences where they've helped others play to their strengths, working with a number of colleagues to prioritize tasks and get things done in a fast-paced environment



How long is the RPM program?

The RPM program lasts 18 months and is comprised of 3 different Product Management rotations. RPM is full-time employment and leads to continued full-time employment as a PM upon graduation.



How is Product Management at Facebook different from other companies?

Facebook optimizes for impact and our products affect billions of people. We have a responsibility to build high-caliber, daring, empathetic, and collaborative products. The RPM program provides experience, variety, and ownership to impact those products, along with an incredibly supportive community which lasts long after the program ends.
RPMs and alums regularly connect outside of work. The RPM community also organizes guest speakers to give talks at Facebook and they travel abroad together to research new technology trends around the world.



What does a ‘day in the life’ of a Facebook RPM look like?

There really is no 'typical' day—your days will vary depending on what part of a product's lifecycle you're in. Some of the core responsibilities of RPMs include enabling your team to execute well, ensuring a great product experience, and communicating your team’s impact across the company.



What kind of mentorship is available to RPMs?

Mentorship is at the core of the RPM program. Each RPM has a PM manager who stays with them throughout their program experience. Your manager is responsible for making sure you're developing and growing in your career. In addition, each rotation is staffed with a PM mentor to guide you through the more tactical pieces of the day-to-day job. The program also provides other resources, such as learning and development classes, internal and external speakers, and learnings from peers to help you grow into a well-rounded, versatile, and innovative product thinker.



What happens after the program?

After the program, RPMs utilize their experience, knowledge, and extensive network to identify and join a product team as a full-time PM. Facebook makes an investment in each of its RPMs to help them continue making tremendous impact at the company.



How do I apply to the RPM program?

We hire RPMs once a year for two start dates in the following calendar year. There are five Facebook offices which support RPMs: Menlo Park, Seattle, New York City, London, and Tel Aviv. Applications generally open in late July or early August on Facebook Careers. We encourage you to sign up for alerts there so you are notified when applications go live. Your application to the program will require a resume and responses to short answer questions. These questions will be part of the job posting and accessible when applications are live. Applicants are encouraged to start the process with plenty of time to craft responses to the short answer questions (estimated time: 1 hour total). Application timeline for 2022 start dates:

  • July 26, 2021: Applications available (all sites)
  • July 30, 2021 at 5 PM PT: Application deadline for Menlo Park, Seattle, and New York City
  • August 6, 2021 at 5 PM BT: Application deadline for London and Tel Aviv



Is RPM a remote-eligible position?

RPM is not a remote-eligible position. The RPM program is developmental in nature, requiring on-the-job learning across various product groups. All applicants must be able to relocate to Menlo Park, Seattle, New York City, London, or Tel Aviv by their cohort start date. Any work from home directives or delays in relocation due to current events will be communicated to successful hires, but applicants should plan to relocate by their start date.



How can I prepare for the interview process?

The RPM interview process differs from traditional behavioral-type interviews when you typically talk about your past experiences. Instead, we focus on case studies where you can showcase your ability to think through problems as you would on the job. Specifically, we will be looking for how you structure your approach to a problem (e.g. using a framework to think methodically), your ability to consider tradeoffs, how you empathize with users and think about different user segments, and how creative or innovative you might be in your response.

Most applicants have skills in these areas but they might not have formally exercised them in an interview environment. It may be helpful to read two books to understand these interview objectives and how they relate to the PM job: Cracking the PM Interview and Decode and Conquer. Applicants may also choose to search for retired PM interview questions to practice. All applicants who move forward in the recruiting process will be given additional materials to consider, but we advise preparation before the application process as interviews can happen quickly.



Is there anything else I should know about applying?

RPM attracts many talented applicants so recruiters need time to evaulate your resume and short answer responses. Outreach to applicants is ongoing through the end of the year in which you apply. Job applications to Facebook are limited to 3 total every 6 months. Be sure to apply for roles that strongly match to your specific skills and work experience. If you expect to apply to RPM, reserve 1 of your 3 applications for the application window. Questions regarding visas, sponsorship, or other immigration concerns cannot be answered through this website or on our FB page.