PMO – Program Operations

Job Description

Project Manager Graduate, Global Public Policy – Europe | TikTok

The Tone:
This is a full-time graduate role at TikTok, supporting its Global Public Policy department for Europe. TikTok builds global platforms that foster creativity and connection, and this role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the public policy team. By managing key operational functions from planning to finance, this position directly enables the department to effectively navigate complex policy landscapes, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to a well-governed digital environment across Europe.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Team: PMO, Global Public Policy – Europe department
• Mission: To drive the operational engine of the Global Public Policy – Europe department by overseeing planning, program governance, finance operations, and cross-functional coordination.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordinate operational initiatives: Provide coordination and operational support for various department-wide and cross-functional initiatives.
• Evolve department infrastructure: Support the development of the department’s infrastructure by maintaining information, resources, and insights, and by identifying and implementing new tools, systems, and processes.
• Organize team engagement: Design and execute department-wide offsites and other significant team engagement initiatives.
• Manage departmental finances: Provide hands-on budget support, including coordinating with legal, finance, and procurement teams, managing third-party contracts, payments, and renewals, preparing purchase orders, and reviewing invoices for payment.
• Support daily operations: Offer additional day-to-day operational support to the department as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience in fields such as business, policy, humanities, or a closely related discipline is required. This is an entry-level graduate position, offering an opportunity to grow within a global organization.
• Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience with budget management and financial forecasting is essential. Candidates should also possess familiarity with complex finance, procurement, and legal processes typical of a large, matrixed organizational structure.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities are required, encompassing the capacity to effectively manage multiple concurrent workstreams, adapt to shifting priorities, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders across various regions and functional teams. The role demands excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a sharp and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
• Bonus: Strong financial numeracy and acumen; high level of proficiency in productivity and project management tools.