Program Manager, Distribution Partnerships

TikTok; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 118,400 - 212,800; 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 and 10 paid sick days

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Program Manager for Distribution Partnerships in San Francisco. This role involves managing complex partnerships and requires expertise in project management and strategic insights. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Join us to inspire creativity and bring joy while advancing our global reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Strategic Partnerships or Program Management.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience synthesizing complex data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic orchestrator for distribution partnership initiatives.
• Own the critical path from signed partnership agreements to successful global rollouts.
• Translate between technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Communication and influencing skills

Project management methodologies

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Education

PMP certification

Scrum Master certification

Tools

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Program Manager, Distribution Partnerships

TikTok's Distribution Partnerships team drives the growth and global reach of the platform through scaled integrations and strategic partnerships with distribution channels, devices, and platforms worldwide.

Responsibilities
Team introduction: TikTok's Distribution Partnerships team drives the growth and global reach of the platform through scaled integrations and strategic partnerships with distribution channels, devices, and platforms worldwide.

About the Role: We're looking for a Program Manager who can own the complex, high-stakes journey from partnership strategy to scaled global execution. This person will be critical to elevating our team's operational excellence while ensuring our partnerships deliver value, both for our partners and for TikTok's users and product teams.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the strategic orchestrator for complex distribution partnership initiatives spanning product, engineering, business development, legal, and international operations
• Own the critical path from signed partnership agreements to successful global rollouts, aligning internal stakeholders, managing partner expectations, and tracking to launch milestones
• Translate between technical and business stakeholders, distilling engineering timelines and product requirements into clear, actionable updates for external partners (and vice versa)
• Act as the partnership ecosystem's internal advocate, representing partner needs in internal planning forums and ensuring we unblock technical, legal, or operational bottlenecks
• Mentor and develop team members in advanced program management practices, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration
• Design and implement scalable program management frameworks specifically tailored to partnership lifecycle management that can be adopted across all partnership verticals
• Create and deliver comprehensive training programs covering project management fundamentals, stakeholder management, partnership operations, and strategic communication
• Establish centers of excellence for partnership program management, including standardized templates, processes, launch playbooks, and success measurement frameworks
• Collect and analyze partnership data from multiple sources, synthesizing complex metrics into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Work closely with operations teams to aggregate impact data and prepare executive ready narratives for strategic communication
• Coordinate with PMO counterparts to ensure consistent reporting frameworks and aligned impact measurement across partnership initiatives
• Develop impact dashboards and reporting frameworks that clearly communicate ROI, unlock resourcing, and support senior leadership decision-making
• Translate numbers into momentum, creating comprehensive reports that inform strategic decisions and drive optimization opportunities
• Manage post-launch optimization by driving continuous improvement with partners, identifying opportunities to deepen integrations, improve metrics, or align on shared success KPIs
• Develop and maintain standardized processes for partnership launches, creating scalable frameworks for future deals across diverse international markets
• Drive cross-functional coordination across multiple teams, time zones, and cultural contexts reflecting TikTok's global presence

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong communication and influencing skills, especially in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where you can hold tension between product reality and commercial promises
• 5+ years experience in Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, B2B Sales, Customer Success, GTM Program Management, or BizOps roles supporting partner-facing or BD organizations
• PMP certification with demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies and frameworks
• Scrum Master certification and hands-on experience with Agile development processes and ceremonies
• Go-to-Market (GTM) experience including product launches, partnership integrations, or market entry strategies
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects with accountability across internal and external teams
• Experience synthesizing complex data into strategic insights and executive-ready communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Agile or program management methodologies (Scrum, OKRs, GTM playbooks)
• Familiarity with co-marketing, product onboarding, legal/contractual obligations, and launch playbooks
• Previous exposure to post-sales or partner success operations at scale
• Proficiency with data analysis platforms, APIs, technical documentation, and cross-platform integrations
• Advanced certifications in program management (PgMP), Agile frameworks (SAFe, CSM), or organizational development

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 $118400 - $212800 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.