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Senior Technical Program Manager, Vulnerability and Attack Surface Management

AT TikTok
TikTok

Senior Technical Program Manager, Vulnerability and Attack Surface Management

Washington, DC

Responsibilities

The Global Security Organization provides industry-leading cyber-security and business protection services to TikTok globally. Our organization employs four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. Firstly, we Champion Transparency & Trust by leading the charge in organizational transparency, prioritizing customer trust, and placing user needs first. Secondly, we aim to maintain Best in Class Global Security by proactively identifying and reducing risks while enabling innovative product development. We constantly work towards a sustainable world-class security capability. Thirdly, we strive to be a Business Catalyst & Enabler by embodying the DNA of technical innovation and ensuring our Global Security operations are fast and agile. Finally, we Drive Empowered & Risk-Informed Decision Making by providing our leaders with the necessary information to make agile decisions based on risk. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office for 3 days a week, as directed by their manager. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

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As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will drive the full lifecycle of vulnerability management, ensure all projects in attack surface management are on track and drive key security initiatives. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including Security, Privacy, and Engineering, aligning priorities and goals of various projects.

Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects and programs within TMIRI, coordinate cross-departmental resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time, with quality, and achieve defined objectives.
- Support the team in addressing security risks, coordinate resources to address risk governance needs in areas such as security hardening strategies, data security, and vulnerability management, and enhance TikTok's overall security posture.
- Identify gaps and areas of inefficiency in internal processes and drive the changes necessary to improve them.
- Develop and manage project schedules, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, while ensuring timely delivery of milestones and objectives. Experience in working with international teams is preferred.
- Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment of expectations, project goals, and transparent reporting on progress.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Possess an understanding of security fundamentals, especially in vulnerability management (VM), attack surface management (ASM).
- An understanding of Agile is desirable but not essential, more important than your specific skillset is your "can do" attitude and willingness not to be constrained by your job description.
- Effective communication skills to handle communication to teams, management, and cross functional stakeholders at all levels, and a proven track record of getting things done/shipping projects.
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment where self-motivated, autonomy and self-decision making is needed (to an extent) and juggle between multiple projects/tasks.

Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree or above with 3+ years of project delivery or technical leadership background.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7494659254075263250
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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