Security and Compliance Engineering Program Manager

- Translate strategy into clear requirements with a defined timeline.
- Resolve conflicts, build efficient processes, and drive execution for TikTok Monetization initiatives.
- Continuously improve organizational efficiency and support regulatory, security, and compliance initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and ensure alignment with compliance peers.
- Develop an understanding of security/compliance requirements and TikTok policies, supporting the creation and maturity of compliance guidelines.
- Deliver training, identify compliance gaps, and propose risk-reducing strategies.
- Maintain compliance monitoring dashboards and assist with regulatory and audit inquiries.

Technical Expertise and Program Support:
- Provide program support across cross-functional areas, including Engineering, Data Science, and Compliance teams.
- Gain expertise in back-end data processing and support compliance risk assessments.
- Translate compliance requirements into actionable internal requirements and partner with Engineering for security controls.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills for complex initiatives.

Security and Compliance Operations:
- Investigate compliance/security events, working with engineering teams to address issues and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
- Act as a gatekeeper for maintaining compliance within engineering functions.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Fast learner, detail-oriented, and comfortable in ambiguous situations.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years in security assurance/compliance, data governance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of industry compliance standards, including GDPR.
- Experience with risk reporting and executive dashboards.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, or CCEP are a plus.
- Proficient in G-Suite.
- Strong work ethic, passion for privacy laws, and familiarity with short video platforms.
- Resilience to manage daily tasks and emotional demands in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $304000 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.