Program Manager, Ads - San Jose

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 156,800 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to enhance its monetization initiatives in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in project management and 5 years in large scale software development. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and leading cross-functional teams. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, with a salary range of $156,800 to $304,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consulting or project management.
• 5+ years of experience in hands-on large scale software development.
• Familiarity with advertising ecosystems is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy planning and execution for TikTok Monetization initiatives.
• Clarify ambiguous problems with detailed project plans.
• Build effective communication channels with stakeholders.
• Work with teams to improve organizational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical foundation

Leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

We are looking for a highly-motivated Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our TikTok Monetization team to support that growth and help us empower creators, connect people, and explore possibilities by building the next-generation monetization platform together. As a TPM for TikTok Monetization team, you will be challenged to undertake complex and multi-disciplinary projects driving the team to enhance the business and bring order to ambiguity. You will be responsible for strategic cross-functional project planning, prioritization, execution and communication with key stakeholders. Meanwhile, you will learn and grow in a fast paced environment alongside talented teammates on TikTok Monetization team.

The ideal candidate will be someone with strong technical foundation and problem-solving records. You are a bridge and a connector for the company. You are self-motivated, organized, insightful and productive. Relevant experience is important, but your demonstrated abilities and attitude matter even more.

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consulting or project management
• 5+ years of experience in hands-on large scale software development
• Familiarity with advertising ecosystems is a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong leadership, who can develop and lead a new initiative from the ground up; self-initiating; thrive in ambiguity.
• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management, trust building, and verbal/written communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building or leading software RD teams.
• Experience in leading large scale software development projects.
• Experience in implementing SDLC process for large teams.

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 $156,800 - $304,000 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;
3. Exercising sound judgment.