What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Sourcing - Datacenter Infrastructure - Seattle position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, our 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.
- 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 $106400 - $209380 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.
To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, our 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.
- 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 $106400 - $209380 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.
Salary : $106,400 - $209,380
