Central Strategy & Special Project Manager (Philippines E-commerce)

ByteDance; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in the Philippines is seeking a driven Strategy & Operations professional to join our growing team in Taguig. You will serve as the key liaison between central and local teams, driving alignment of strategy, data insights, and execution to accelerate business growth.

Responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives end-to-end, optimizing processes, shaping GTM plans, and partnering with regional product and operations to define requirements and influence roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, business strategy, e-commerce, internet, or technology-related industries.
• Proven experience leading strategic projects from problem identification and analysis through solution design and execution, with a strong track record of delivering measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable initiatives and drive end-to-end execution.
• Proficient in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives or projects to drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational priorities.
• Manage business projects end-to-end, including process optimization, operating model enhancements, incentive program design, and cross-functional GTM initiatives.
• Partner closely with regional Product and Operations teams to define business requirements, influence product roadmaps, and ensure successful feature launches and adoption.
• Leverage data-driven insights to identify performance gaps, recommend solutions, and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and ensure timely delivery of key business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

About the team

The e-commerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years and continues to be one of the most competitive sectors among leading internet companies. Our mission is to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy to shopping by making our platform the preferred choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

This role serves as the key point of contact between central and local teams, driving alignment between strategy, data insights, and execution. You will be responsible for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of operational programs by identifying performance gaps, scaling best practices, and driving data-driven solutions to business challenges. The role also supports strategic planning through market insights, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate business growth.

1. Lead and execute strategic initiatives or project to drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational priorities.
2. Manage business projects end-to-end, including process optimization, operating model enhancements, incentive program design, and cross-functional go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.
3. Partner closely with regional Product and Operations teams to define business requirements, influence product roadmaps, and ensure successful feature launches and adoption.
4. Leverage data-driven insights to identify performance gaps, recommend solutions, and support strategic decision-making.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and ensure timely delivery of key business initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s):

1. Bachelor's degree or above
2. 3+ years of experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, business strategy, e-commerce, internet, or technology-related industries.
3. Proven experience leading strategic projects from problem identification and analysis through solution design and execution, with a strong track record of delivering measurable business impact.
4. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable initiatives and drive end-to-end execution.
5. Proficient in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
6. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams.

Preferred Qualification(s):

1. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
2. Comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into business recommendations.
3. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.