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Data Governance Lead roles sit at the intersection of data policy, compliance, and engineering, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in information systems, computer science, or business analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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About the team: With the mission of "Inspiring New Life and Helping Good Business", Local Services is committed to becoming the most trusted local service platform for users and partners. In Local Services, through POI, Video, LIVE, Search, and other various products - services and roles related to life are creatively connected, making the daily life experience richer, more unique, and more innovative. At the same time, Local Services creates an inclusive and fair healthy business environment, helping merchants, service providers, creators and other roles to continuously create revenue and improve efficiency. In this regard, the Governance and Experience team of Local Services seeks to preserve trust and uplift the user experience for TikTok Local Services, by designing and implementing end-to-end programmes that enable a safe, trustworthy and thriving international marketplace.
Responsibilities:
- Devise governance strategies to ensure trust and health of the Merchant and Listings ecosystem of TikTok Local Services.
- Analyze issues based on data and user feedback; formulate specific governance strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams like Algorithm, Product, Engineering, Legal teams, etc.; and implement measures to enhance ecosystem health.
- Establish policies to govern regulatory, compliance, cultural, and promotional issues of Merchants and their offerings/ listings within TikTok Local Services; regulate risks and quality of the ecosystem.
- Establish a governance strategy system across the entire lifecycle of Merchants within TikTok Local Services.
- Enhance governance efficiency through measures such as onboarding, offboarding, Merchant KYC, Merchant qualifications, benefits control, funds control, account health, etc., aiming to build a fair and orderly ecosystem.
- Manage risks by balancing alongside enabling growth for legitimate Merchants. Work with relevant stakeholders to understand the painpoints and growth challenges of Local Services' Merchants and the industries within which they operate. Formulate and implement strategies to ensure a good Merchant business experience while governing risks.
- Monitor the health of the ecosystem through data-driven and investigative methods; respond to emergencies and conduct ad-hoc investigations as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of demonstrated hands-on and in-depth experience in driving data-driven governance and experience programmes within O2O, Local Services, E-commerce, strategy consulting, operations management, content risks, seller risks, seller operations, or related governance & experience programmes, e.g., regulating Merchant risks, or other O2O or trust and safety programmes.
- Strong Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in utilizing querying and analytical tools, and conducting data analysis (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel) is advantageous. Data interpretation or analysis will be advantageous for the role.
- Possesses strategic thinking, as well as programme management and communication skills, with the ability to manage and push complex projects, as well as influence multiple cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with O2O, E-commerce, or other online and offline local services, governance & customer experience, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Proactive, independent and driven; able to thrive in ambiguity and handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $121600 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.
Responsibilities
About the team: With the mission of "Inspiring New Life and Helping Good Business", Local Services is committed to becoming the most trusted local service platform for users and partners. In Local Services, through POI, Video, LIVE, Search, and other various products - services and roles related to life are creatively connected, making the daily life experience richer, more unique, and more innovative. At the same time, Local Services creates an inclusive and fair healthy business environment, helping merchants, service providers, creators and other roles to continuously create revenue and improve efficiency. In this regard, the Governance and Experience team of Local Services seeks to preserve trust and uplift the user experience for TikTok Local Services, by designing and implementing end-to-end programmes that enable a safe, trustworthy and thriving international marketplace.
Responsibilities:
- Devise governance strategies to ensure trust and health of the Merchant and Listings ecosystem of TikTok Local Services.
- Analyze issues based on data and user feedback; formulate specific governance strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams like Algorithm, Product, Engineering, Legal teams, etc.; and implement measures to enhance ecosystem health.
- Establish policies to govern regulatory, compliance, cultural, and promotional issues of Merchants and their offerings/ listings within TikTok Local Services; regulate risks and quality of the ecosystem.
- Establish a governance strategy system across the entire lifecycle of Merchants within TikTok Local Services.
- Enhance governance efficiency through measures such as onboarding, offboarding, Merchant KYC, Merchant qualifications, benefits control, funds control, account health, etc., aiming to build a fair and orderly ecosystem.
- Manage risks by balancing alongside enabling growth for legitimate Merchants. Work with relevant stakeholders to understand the painpoints and growth challenges of Local Services' Merchants and the industries within which they operate. Formulate and implement strategies to ensure a good Merchant business experience while governing risks.
- Monitor the health of the ecosystem through data-driven and investigative methods; respond to emergencies and conduct ad-hoc investigations as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of demonstrated hands-on and in-depth experience in driving data-driven governance and experience programmes within O2O, Local Services, E-commerce, strategy consulting, operations management, content risks, seller risks, seller operations, or related governance & experience programmes, e.g., regulating Merchant risks, or other O2O or trust and safety programmes.
- Strong Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in utilizing querying and analytical tools, and conducting data analysis (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel) is advantageous. Data interpretation or analysis will be advantageous for the role.
- Possesses strategic thinking, as well as programme management and communication skills, with the ability to manage and push complex projects, as well as influence multiple cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with O2O, E-commerce, or other online and offline local services, governance & customer experience, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Proactive, independent and driven; able to thrive in ambiguity and handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $121600 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.
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Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Data Governance Lead positions typically require a degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Verify your offer letter explicitly ties the role requirements to your specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree, to support future H-1B visa sponsorship.
Target employers with established data governance programs
Large financial institutions, healthcare networks, and enterprise technology companies already have data governance frameworks in place. These employers are far more likely to sponsor visas than early-stage startups still building their data infrastructure from scratch.
Highlight DAMA certifications and framework fluency
Credentials like CDMP or familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK signal serious professional investment to hiring managers. Listing these alongside experience with data catalogs, metadata management, or data lineage tools makes your application stand out against non-OPT candidates.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with recruiters
Bring up your authorization window before the final interview stage. Explaining your STEM OPT timeline and H-1B eligibility early prevents late-stage drop-offs and signals that you understand the sponsorship process, which reassures hesitant hiring teams.
Quantify your governance impact in concrete terms
Employers sponsoring visas want evidence of clear business value. Frame your experience around measurable outcomes: data quality improvements, compliance audit results, or reduction in data incidents. Numbers make sponsorship conversations easier by justifying the cost directly.
Research the employer's USCIS filing history before applying
Check whether a company has previously filed H-1B petitions for data roles. Employers with a track record of sponsoring data engineers or analysts are significantly more likely to sponsor a Data Governance Lead than those with no prior filing history.
Data Governance Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Governance Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Governance Lead positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under CIP codes tied to information systems, computer science, or data management, which are designated STEM fields. Your degree must match one of those codes, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How far in advance should I apply for OPT to start a Data Governance Lead role?
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, and your EAD can be valid up to 30 days before that date. For a role with a fixed start date, submit your OPT application at least four to five months ahead to account for processing delays. Your DSO submits the I-20 recommendation, so coordinate with them early.
Can I work as a Data Governance Lead contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows contract and consulting work, but the position must be directly related to your degree and average at least 20 hours per week. Unpaid or volunteer arrangements do not count toward your OPT authorization period. Self-employment is technically permitted but requires that you own the business and that the work relates to your field of study.
What should I look for in an employer to improve my chances of H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Prioritize employers that have sponsored H-1B visas for data or technology roles in previous years. Companies with dedicated immigration legal teams, HR policies for international hires, and established onboarding processes for sponsored employees are the clearest signals. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, making it straightforward to identify those employers without manual research.
Does a gap between OPT jobs affect my status as a Data Governance Lead candidate?
F-1 OPT includes a 90-day unemployment allowance for standard OPT, reduced to 60 days during the STEM extension period. If you leave one Data Governance Lead role and take time to find another, track your unemployment days carefully. Exceeding the limit violates your F-1 status regardless of whether you have a pending job offer.