Technical Program Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

INTRODUCTION

We are looking for a highly-motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the TikTok Monetization PMO team to help us empower creators, connect people, and help businesses by building the next-generation monetization platform together. As a TPM for TikTok Monetization team, you will work closely with XFN teams to solve problems. You will assist in strategic planning and ensure team's disciplined execution. You will discover improvement opportunities and design/implement solutions. You will create processes and best practices that improve team transparency, consistency, velocity, and quality. You will take on complex and multi-disciplinary projects to enhance the business. Meanwhile, you will learn and grow in a fast-paced environment alongside talented teammates. The ideal candidate will be someone with proven problem-solving records. You are an experienced program manager. You are comfortable working with senior leaders and can contribute original insights in all circumstances. You are self-motivated, organized, and thrive in ambiguous situations. You are a fast learner and great communicator. Relevant technical or business experience would be a bonus, but your demonstrated drive and abilities to learn & thrive in new environments are even more important.

Responsibilities

- Support strategy planning and own disciplined execution for TikTok Monetization initiatives and key projects.
- Take an ambiguous problem, clarify its scope, and design a detailed project plan to solve it, by exercising sound technical and business judgment.
- Build effective and transparent communication channels to align and partner with internal as well as external stakeholders and delivery teams.
- Work with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the organization's efficiency and velocity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in consulting or project management
- Entrepreneurial spirit with strong leadership, has developed and led new initiatives from the ground up
- Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management skills
- Experience in hands-on large scale software development
- Experience in implementing processes and improving efficiencies for large teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in digital ads industry.
- Familiar with software development tasks, and proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java or Python).
- Familiarity with middleware is preferred, and knowledge of algorithms will be a plus.

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 $134400 - $295800 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.