TikTok

TikTok Shop - Special Projects Manager

TikTok$102K — $143K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a background in mathematics, statistics, or business analytics.
  • Experience in e-commerce strategy, category management, or management consulting with proven success in driving initiatives.
  • Hands-on project management experience with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to excel in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a structured problem-solving approach.
  • Preferred experience in startups within the marketplace, e-commerce, or consumer goods sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute strategic projects to enhance TikTok Shop's category strategies for growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set goals and initiate pilots for continuous improvement.
  • Conduct data analysis and competitor benchmarking to navigate business challenges and discover growth avenues.
  • Work with product and tech teams to devise scalable solutions that improve merchant access and platform competitiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits offered.
  • Generous paid time off: 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time annually.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Team Overview We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and partners. TikTok Shop is looking for a collaborative and strategic thinker to drive category growth through cross-functional partnerships, strategy design, and project management. Responsibilities - Lead and execute strategic projects to develop and optimize category strategies for TikTok Shop category teams, driving long-term GMV growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. - Partner closely with cross-functional (XFN) teams to define goals, pilot initiatives, and identify key areas for continuous improvement. - Conduct data-driven analysis, competitor benchmarking, and hypothesis testing to solve business challenges and identify new growth opportunities. - Work with product & tech teams to design scalable, tech-driven solutions that lower entry barriers for merchants and enhance overall platform competitiveness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Strong quantitative and analytical skills; a background in mathematics, statistics, business analytics, or related fields is preferred. - Experience in e-commerce strategy & operations, category management, management consulting, or business strategy, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives. - Hands-on experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to execute solutions that drive measurable business impact. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a structured and problem-solving mindset. Preferred Qualifications: - Startup experience, especially in marketplace, e-commerce, or consumer goods sectors.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $143640 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.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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Size
1,750 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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