Program Manager, Sourcing - Datacenter Infrastructure - San Jose

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company, TikTok, is looking for a Program Manager in Sourcing for their Datacenter Infrastructure in San Jose. The ideal candidate will be a procurement leader responsible for overseeing data center construction and services. This role requires extensive collaboration with various teams to develop procurement strategies that align with project timelines and company standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical and project management skills, with a deep understanding of data center operations and supplier management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

10 paid holidays per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, construction, or data center management.
• Excellent communication skills capable of interpreting customer needs.
• In-depth knowledge with data center solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including source, negotiate, and execute contracts.
• Engage and bring qualified suppliers onboard to drive project deliverables.
• Build constructive partnerships with key business stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Program Manager, Sourcing - Datacenter Infrastructure - San Jose

Program Manager, Sourcing - Datacenter Infrastructure - San Jose

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Responsibilities
Team Introduction
To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper-scale datacenters globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. We are looking for a comprehensive procurement leader responsible for Data Center Construction and Delivery, including construction, Cabling and service contracts to enable data center delivery to a high standard and timely manner. You will work closely with Strategy, Data Center Engineering, Operation, Capacity Planning and Global Supply Chain teams to manage construction and service projects in AMER and EMEA. By partnering with cross regional and functional team members, you will be able to develop compelling procurement solutions which will support strategic projects and drive business impact. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing complex projects and building constructive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Descriptions
- Understand business need from cross-functional team, engage and bring qualified suppliers onboard and drive end to end procurement process, including source, negotiate and execute contracts, monitor project deliverables and key milestones, and manage supplier contractual obligations/violations.
- Familiar with data center ecosystems, with practical knowledge and experience engaging and contracting with major providers and solutions.
- Provide procurement solutions and practices, including portfolio management, total cost analysis, risk assessment, and overall procurement management to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build constructive and sustainable partnerships with key business stakeholders and establish category intelligence to keep up with the market and technology development .
- Manage supplier portfolios and develop long-term procurement strategy.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant fields.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 5 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, construction or data center management.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Organizational, coordination and project management experience with proven experience leading complex initiatives to successful completion in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills and capable of interpreting customer needs
- In-depth knowledge with data center solutions is preferred.

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 $112000 - $288000 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet and Software Development

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