Project manager at TikTok

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok in London is seeking a Technology Project Manager for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead end-to-end data center and network delivery across Europe, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and proven experience managing cross-functional programs, with a focus on standardization, cost control, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and relevant work experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with standardization, process improvement, or multi-site programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of data center standardization projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies and deliverables.
• Establish governance, roles, responsibilities, reporting mechanisms, and escalation paths.
• Manage project scope and change control to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional PM

Data center/Network delivery

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Technology Project manager

Location : London Employment Type : Regular Job Code : A167216A

Responsibilities

Team Overview ByteDance Data Center Development team is responsible for building Data Center and Network in the European region. Our work involves, but not limiting to, data center innovation, implementing advanced technologies and renewable energy to achieve carbon-neutrality, rapid project delivery, capacity planning, process and risk control, cost management, etc. Our objective is to provide ByteDance with efficient Data Center infrastructure services to support our business growth. The Global Delivery Management team is mainly responsible for site selection, acquisition, and project delivery.

Business Context This role is based in London and manages projects across Europe. Additionally, it will support data center delivery operations in Brazil, requiring regular coordination with local vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of data center standardization projects, from project initiation and planning through implementation, tracking, and closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Establish clear project governance, roles and responsibilities, reporting mechanisms, and escalation paths.
• Manage project scope and change control to ensure alignment with agreed objectives and priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field, with relevant work experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Experience in standardization, process improvement, operational excellence, or multi-site/multi-region programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the network infrastructure space, including solutions or project management experience in CDN and/or telecom-related fields.
• Experience in data center delivery, including self-built or colocation projects.

Job Information

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.