Instagram

Instagram has cut 60 technical program manager positions, eliminating a layer of management as part of a reorganization to focus on new areas like Creation, Creators, and Friend Sharing, aligning with Meta's 'Year of Efficiency' initiative.

Instagram, owned by Meta, has begun 2024 by eliminating a layer of management as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's ongoing "efficiency" drive. This week, the company informed at least 60 technical program managers (TPMs) at Instagram that their roles are being removed, effectively laying them off. These employees are being offered the chance to reinterview for product manager positions, but if unsuccessful, their employment will end in March. This move aligns with Meta's broader "flattening" strategy to reduce management layers and streamline operations, continuing the trend of restructuring that began with significant layoffs last year. The tech giant aims to adjust its headcount closer to 2020 levels, reflecting ongoing shifts in the social media and technology industry.