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We are seeking an experienced Product Operations Manager to expand our team's capacity in delivering on our Trust & Safety mission. In this role, you will be the operational engine behind our product features—focusing not on building the product, but on product-ionizing it at scale. You will partner closely with product managers, data scientists, policy developers, and engineers to develop rollout strategies, operationalize workflows, and ensure the safety of user data. You will wear multiple hats to bridge the gap between product innovation and operational execution, ensuring every launch is seamless, measurable, and compliant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Responsibilities:
- Drive End-to-End Product Launches: Lead the operational execution of new features and Trust & Safety strategies. Manage complete launch lifecycles—including pre-launch preparation, rollout coordination, and alignment across cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Policy, and Operations) to ensure absolute launch readiness.
- Testing & Pre-Launch Evaluation: Partner with Data Science and Product teams to conduct comprehensive pre-launch risk and feature performance evaluations. Support dry runs, A/A testing, and A/B testing to validate feature stability and operational readiness before broader release.
- Standardize Operations & Build SOPs: Translate product capabilities into scalable operational workflows. Develop robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training protocols, and documentation to prepare frontline teams for new feature rollouts and ensure consistent execution.
- Post-Launch Monitoring & Iteration: Establish rigorous data monitoring systems to proactively track feature performance, user experience, and metric fluctuations. Lead root-cause analysis, triage bugs, collect structured feedback, and define post-launch metrics to drive continuous product iteration.
- Operational Perspective: Serve as the critical feedback loop between operations and product. Develop a deep understanding of the tooling and workflow pain points faced by operational teams daily, and advocate for targeted product optimizations to improve efficiency.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Collaborate with Legal, Policy, and cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to product rollouts and operational changes. Ensure all features, tools, and workflows strictly adhere to US regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above, with more than 3 years of work experience, in-depth understanding and judgment of industry development, user experience, and competitor dynamics, with keen insight and analytical skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess cases and the ability to break down complex issues, structure operational improvements, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive key metric improvements through process management; Comfortable generating creative solutions, leveraging technology and tools to enhance both individual and team performance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management (PMO) experience preferred.
- Experience working across multiple locations and timezones within global organizations.
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and passionate about multi-intelligent operations in customer support.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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 https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $83600 - $192534 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:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Product Operations Manager to expand our team's capacity in delivering on our Trust & Safety mission. In this role, you will be the operational engine behind our product features—focusing not on building the product, but on product-ionizing it at scale. You will partner closely with product managers, data scientists, policy developers, and engineers to develop rollout strategies, operationalize workflows, and ensure the safety of user data. You will wear multiple hats to bridge the gap between product innovation and operational execution, ensuring every launch is seamless, measurable, and compliant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Responsibilities:
- Drive End-to-End Product Launches: Lead the operational execution of new features and Trust & Safety strategies. Manage complete launch lifecycles—including pre-launch preparation, rollout coordination, and alignment across cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Policy, and Operations) to ensure absolute launch readiness.
- Testing & Pre-Launch Evaluation: Partner with Data Science and Product teams to conduct comprehensive pre-launch risk and feature performance evaluations. Support dry runs, A/A testing, and A/B testing to validate feature stability and operational readiness before broader release.
- Standardize Operations & Build SOPs: Translate product capabilities into scalable operational workflows. Develop robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training protocols, and documentation to prepare frontline teams for new feature rollouts and ensure consistent execution.
- Post-Launch Monitoring & Iteration: Establish rigorous data monitoring systems to proactively track feature performance, user experience, and metric fluctuations. Lead root-cause analysis, triage bugs, collect structured feedback, and define post-launch metrics to drive continuous product iteration.
- Operational Perspective: Serve as the critical feedback loop between operations and product. Develop a deep understanding of the tooling and workflow pain points faced by operational teams daily, and advocate for targeted product optimizations to improve efficiency.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Collaborate with Legal, Policy, and cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to product rollouts and operational changes. Ensure all features, tools, and workflows strictly adhere to US regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above, with more than 3 years of work experience, in-depth understanding and judgment of industry development, user experience, and competitor dynamics, with keen insight and analytical skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess cases and the ability to break down complex issues, structure operational improvements, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive key metric improvements through process management; Comfortable generating creative solutions, leveraging technology and tools to enhance both individual and team performance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management (PMO) experience preferred.
- Experience working across multiple locations and timezones within global organizations.
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and passionate about multi-intelligent operations in customer support.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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 https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $83600 - $192534 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:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Chief Technology Officer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree maps to an approved CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but confirm your exact program code with your DSO before targeting CTO roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin STEM OPT. Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment status. A verbal assurance from a recruiter isn't enough; verify directly before signing.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter CTO-level openings by employers who have consistently filed H-1B petitions, giving you visibility into which organizations have an established sponsorship infrastructure before you invest time in their hiring process.
Frame your I-983 around executive deliverables
CTO training plans must connect your role's learning objectives to your STEM degree field. Map specific technical goals, such as architecting systems or leading R&D decisions, to measurable outcomes that satisfy USCIS's practical training requirement for the I-983.
Benchmark compensation using OFLC Wage Search
Before negotiating a CTO offer, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer will need this figure for the LCA when filing your H-1B, so entering at or above that level simplifies the transition.
Plan your cap-gap window around the H-1B timeline
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically. Structure your employment start date and STEM OPT end date with USCIS's cap-gap rules in mind to avoid any gap in status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CTO role qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and the CTO role involves applying that technical knowledge in a practical setting. Common qualifying degrees include computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems. Your DSO must update your I-20 to reflect the extension before your initial 12-month OPT expires.
How do I verify that a company hiring for a CTO role is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up the company by name or employer identification number before you accept an offer. E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for STEM OPT employers, and you cannot begin the extension until your employer is actively enrolled. Enrollment at the subsidiary level matters if the company operates under a parent organization.
What goes into a STEM OPT training plan for a Chief Technology Officer?
The I-983 training plan must document a direct relationship between your STEM degree and the CTO role's learning objectives. For executive technology positions, this typically includes goals around engineering leadership, product architecture, and R&D strategy. Your employer must sign the plan and provide periodic evaluations. USCIS can request this documentation during an audit.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization during the H-1B cap-gap period?
If you have an approved H-1B petition with an October 1 start date and your STEM OPT would otherwise expire before then, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working for your E-Verify-enrolled employer without interruption. USCIS issues guidance each year confirming cap-gap eligibility for timely-filed petitions.
Where can I find CTO roles at companies that sponsor STEM OPT workers?
Migrate Mate lists CTO and senior technology leadership openings filtered for employers with active E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history, so you can focus on organizations already set up to support your work authorization. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for CTO roles to confirm which degree fields typically align with the position's technical requirements.