The role
From TikTok's own posting.
The TikTok PMO DATA team partners closely with our DATA and DATA Architecture teams to build, scale, and optimize technical program management frameworks built specifically for large-scale algorithmic and data infrastructure environments. By resolving systemic friction across project workflows, computing resource efficiency, and R&D toolchains, our TPMs spearhead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives that underpin TikTok's foundational capabilities across Short Video, LIVE, E-commerce, Music, and Lemon8.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive high-impact programs spanning Data Lifecycle Governance, Privacy Products, and Business Risk Control. In this role, you will bridge technical and business domains—partnering directly with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance leadership—to design and roll out scalable, auditable, and compliant architectures. You will champion user data protection and community integrity at global scale while systematically enhancing engineering efficiency and operational velocity across our core recommendation and data platforms.
Responsibilities:
- As a TPM, you’ll be the bridge between various teams across countries, working closely with people from Algorithm, Architect, Product, Engineering, Data Scientist, and various TikTok teams, driving the end-to-end delivery of new algorithms, products, and features to market, inspiring creativity and bringing joy to our users around the globe.
- Own program/project communications, providing timely & clear visibility into project status, milestones, risks and mitigation plan, and key decisions.
- Define and leverage program/project metrics to measure execution health, identify value-add opportunities, and drive ROI & success measurement.
- Monitor product and engineering efficiency through key metrics tracking, and derive actionable insights to drive continuous improvements.
- Translate evolving business needs and complex scope into clearly defined priorities while maintaining a focus on critical path execution.
Minimum Qualification(s)
- BA/BS degree or above with 5+ years of project delivery or technical leadership background, plus strong organizational and interpersonal skills, will enable you to succeed in TikTok’s fast-paced environment.
- Have in-depth understanding and practical experience in building and optimizing project management processes, analyzing and improving delivery efficiency.
- Proven track record leading technical programs at scale, or equivalent experience in related fields.
- Strong Technical/Engineering acumen with solid software engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience across Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Experience in Privacy Products, User Lifecycle Data Management/Governance, and digital content/platform compliance.
- Experience driving initiatives related to system stability, engineering quality/efficiency, or solution architecture.
- Experience managing software development programs in privacy or risk control-related domains, with understanding of user-facing product features and industry regulations.