Program Manager Graduate (PMO) - 2027 Start (MBA)

About the role

We are looking for a highly-motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the TikTok Monetization PMO team to help empower creators, connect people, and help businesses by building the next-generation monetization platform. As a TPM, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, assist in strategic planning, ensure disciplined execution, discover improvement opportunities, and design/implement solutions. You will create processes and best practices to improve team transparency, consistency, velocity, and quality while taking on complex, multi-disciplinary projects to enhance the business.

The ideal candidate is someone with proven problem-solving records, experience in program management, and comfort working with senior leaders. You are self-motivated, organized, thrive in ambiguous situations, and are a fast learner and great communicator. Relevant technical or business experience is a bonus, but demonstrated drive and ability to learn and thrive in new environments are even more important.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy planning and own disciplined execution for TikTok Monetization initiatives and key projects.
• Take ambiguous problems, clarify their scope, and design detailed project plans to solve them using sound technical and business judgment.
• Build effective and transparent communication channels to align and partner with internal and external stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the organization's efficiency and velocity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed an MBA degree.
• Experience in consulting or project management.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong leadership, having developed and led new initiatives from the ground up.
• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in hands-on large-scale software development.
• Experience in implementing processes and improving efficiencies for large teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the digital ads industry.
• Familiarity with software development tasks and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java or Python).
• Familiarity with middleware is preferred; knowledge of algorithms is a plus.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $76,000 - $151,200 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day-one access to 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 (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).