Program Manager, TikTok Program Management Office

About the Team

We are seeking an experienced candidate to play a key role on TikToks PMO team, managing and strategizing critical business projects across the company. We are looking for a proactive self-starter with a strong project management background and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders across functions and time zones. The ideal candidate will bring humility, curiosity, excellent communication skills, and strong relationship-building abilities while contributing to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Champion multiple complex projects simultaneously, driving alignment among PMOs and business leaders to ensure cohesive goals, plans, and deliverables across global teams.
• Collaborate on project scope definition and performance criteria to align deliverables with business strategy.
• Own end-to-end project timelines, maintain a master project calendar, manage work-back schedules, document meetings, and track key project artifacts.
• Anticipate and proactively address potential blockers, risks, and dependencies before they impact delivery.
• Prioritize workloads strategically and escalate issues to leadership in a timely manner.
• Build and nurture relationships across the organization, serving as the primary point of contact for internal teams and select external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience in project management or program management roles within fast-paced organizations.
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects simultaneously from initiation through delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and align multiple stakeholders toward shared outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or similar advanced degree.
• Experience in large, complex global organizations or technology companies.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, or similar frameworks).
• International or multi-regional project management experience.
• Experience supporting executive-level decision-making with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.