Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities About the Team The Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale data centers. The team manages the end‑to‑end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various infrastructure services ensuring that they are scalable and reliable. Effectively lead the entire lifecycle of complex server deployment projects within large‑scale data centers, commencing with planning, execution, and closing. Throughout this process, ensure optimal resource utilization and achieve rapid, high‑quality delivery. Develop and manage server deployment project schedules, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, while ensuring timely delivery of milestones and objectives. Drive cross‑functional collaboration with teams such as Supply Chain, Data Center Operations, and Data Center Development to align project requirements and deliverables. Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and effective communication. Regularly evaluate server performance and infrastructure, providing strategic recommendations for improvements, upgrades, and long‑term planning. Develop, implement, and refine processes for monitoring and reporting on data center capacity and performance metrics. Research and promote new tech, processes, and best practices for data center performance optimization and environmental impact reduction. Apply expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability for continuous improvement. Manage executive‑level stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment of expectations, project goals, and transparent reporting on progress. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience within the industry. A proven record in technical program management, with a specific focus on server deployment and capacity planning for large‑scale data centers. This is accompanied by demonstrated success in leading complex, multi‑site projects and collaborating effectively with diverse, cross‑functional teams. Familiarity with Linux, data center facilities, Python, automation, and advanced data analytic skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. The ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of teams, stakeholders, and executive‑level management. Cross‑region deployment experience is highly advantageous. Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience with industry‑leading data center providers. In‑depth understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability practices in data centers. Experience in complex GPU server planning and delivery is a strong plus. Considerable experience in data center design, construction, and management projects. Proven experience in managing external vendors, partners, and multi‑functional teams. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus. 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 Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128,160 - $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. 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