Staff Technical Program Manager, Privacy and Security
Responsibilities
We're looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional technical programs across multiple domains at a global scale, including Data Lifecycle Governance, Privacy Products, and Business Risk Control. In this role, you will closely partner with Product, Engineering, Operations and broader stakeholders to build and implement scalable, auditable and globally compliant solutions to better protect TikTok users' data privacy, uphold compliance, safeguard TikTok community integrity, while driving continuous engineering efficiency improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management and cross-functional collaboration from planning through launch, including scrum delivery and resource planning, while establishing processes that enable engineering teams to operate efficiently at scale.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, streamline project management methodologies, and apply best practices across projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and internal partners to ensure clear communication, alignment, and support for the project objectives.
- Own the communication of project status, risks, and mitigation plans towards leadership, ensuring clear progress visibility while maintaining accurate project documentation are accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor product and engineering efficiency through key metrics tracking, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain focus on strategic priorities and outcome-driven execution when navigating complex and ambiguous problems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proven track record of program/project management at scale, or in equivalent roles.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and cross-timezone global teams.
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Preferred Qualification(s):
- Experience in Privacy Products, User Lifecycle Data Management/Governance, or Social Media Community Risk Control industries;
- Experience in infrastructure and cloud technologies, with understanding of cost optimization strategies and infrastructure build-up.
- 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.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $174000 - $313200 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.
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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