Overview
On Site
USD 156,800.00 - 304,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Partnership
PMO
Total Productive Maintenance
TPM
Product Engineering
Sales
Reporting
Mentorship
Computer Science
Information Systems
Program Management
Leadership
Software Development
Roadmaps
Revenue Growth
Agile
Waterfall
Communication
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Process Optimization
Authorization
Immigration
Insurance
Life Insurance
LOS
Management
Information Technology
Video
SAFE
FOCUS
Privacy
Data Security
Screening
Recruiting
Job Details
Responsibilities
About the team Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey! In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. Responsibilities We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our Tech and Product PMO team based in San Jose. You'll drive the end-to-end tasks that keep the systems behind TikTok running and work with various team members to deliver best user experiences and highest-standard user privacy. As a TPM, you'll be the bridge between various teams and drive collaboration tasks across teams. Work closely with cross-functional teams from Product, Engineering, and Sales to drive the end-to-end delivery of new products, services, and/or features to market. Manage a variety of complex, cross-functional programs and lead all aspects of assigned programs delivery. Create and maintain the Roadmap for the teams by working with the respective Tech and Product leaders. Define the way of driving the programs and constantly find ways to improve the process in a data-driven manner. Prepare the project schedule, define the milestones, and be the owner of the collaboration process and tools. Track and report progress, identify and mitigate risks, and remove blockers. Ensure products and applications release to market smoothly. Mentor and help develop the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Must have a technical educational background, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field. 3 years of relevant work experience in project/program management or software development leadership. Must have at least 1 year of experience in each of the following: - Leading Agile development processes - Managing software development projects, including building development processes and coordinating release schedules. - Creating and maintaining software development roadmaps for engineering teams. - Managing stakeholder relationships and gathering feedback to build programs that support customer revenue, growth, and retention. - Planning and executing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills. Experience operating in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities across time zones. Passion for problem-solving, process optimization, and delivering results in a data-driven and iterative way. Growth mindset with a willingness to take initiative and adapt in a constantly evolving environment. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship for any immigration-related benefits.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156800 - $304000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
About the team Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey! In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. Responsibilities We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our Tech and Product PMO team based in San Jose. You'll drive the end-to-end tasks that keep the systems behind TikTok running and work with various team members to deliver best user experiences and highest-standard user privacy. As a TPM, you'll be the bridge between various teams and drive collaboration tasks across teams. Work closely with cross-functional teams from Product, Engineering, and Sales to drive the end-to-end delivery of new products, services, and/or features to market. Manage a variety of complex, cross-functional programs and lead all aspects of assigned programs delivery. Create and maintain the Roadmap for the teams by working with the respective Tech and Product leaders. Define the way of driving the programs and constantly find ways to improve the process in a data-driven manner. Prepare the project schedule, define the milestones, and be the owner of the collaboration process and tools. Track and report progress, identify and mitigate risks, and remove blockers. Ensure products and applications release to market smoothly. Mentor and help develop the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Must have a technical educational background, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field. 3 years of relevant work experience in project/program management or software development leadership. Must have at least 1 year of experience in each of the following: - Leading Agile development processes - Managing software development projects, including building development processes and coordinating release schedules. - Creating and maintaining software development roadmaps for engineering teams. - Managing stakeholder relationships and gathering feedback to build programs that support customer revenue, growth, and retention. - Planning and executing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills. Experience operating in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities across time zones. Passion for problem-solving, process optimization, and delivering results in a data-driven and iterative way. Growth mindset with a willingness to take initiative and adapt in a constantly evolving environment. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship for any immigration-related benefits.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156800 - $304000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
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