Chief of Staff
2023-03-13
Full Time
Description
Responsibilities
About TikTok:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us:
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
The Chief of Staff is a strategic advisor and operating partner to the global COO and her leadership team. From day one, the Chief of Staff will immediately impact our productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives between departments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business leadership/management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising, project management and execution, and key interdepartmental collaboration. In this role, you will enable the global COO and her Leadership team to focus on the largest strategic initiatives by assuming the day-to-day responsibilities for the organizational and operational effectiveness of the team.
Maximize Effectiveness:
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.
Accommodation Statement:
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $125400 - $250000 annually.
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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.
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At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
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We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
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Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
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We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
About TikTok:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us:
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
The Chief of Staff is a strategic advisor and operating partner to the global COO and her leadership team. From day one, the Chief of Staff will immediately impact our productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives between departments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business leadership/management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising, project management and execution, and key interdepartmental collaboration. In this role, you will enable the global COO and her Leadership team to focus on the largest strategic initiatives by assuming the day-to-day responsibilities for the organizational and operational effectiveness of the team.
Maximize Effectiveness:
- Support the COO�??s workload and prioritization of time by managing the flow of information, resolving issues, and providing analysis and advice on key issues. Ensure the COO�??s timely involvement in key decisions or projects.
- Partner with senior leaders and provide counsel to advance key initiatives. Develop and build relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations, and help define new operational strategies by working with COO and other executives on special projects.
- Serve as the COO�??s representative and spokesperson in conversations with senior leadership as well as partners.
- You will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence through program and process excellence to improve team performance. You have a roll-up-the-sleeves approach with a strong executive presence, are results-driven, utilize analytical rigor and work under pressure to handle time-sensitive projects.
- Support the COO and Leadership team in developing the operational plan, including the overall strategic roadmap and business performance objectives (OKR's)
- Department OKR Management: Track and communicate OKRs, including strategic and team-level priorities, goals and metrics.
- Strategic Planning: Plan strategy and planning cycles, connecting different points of view to help COO and leadership plan with the best possible business context. This includes timeline development, supporting teams to complete associated deliverables, and working collaboratively to prepare executive presentations.
- Strategic Thought Partner to COO- bringing together needs, notes and action items, and lead operational following up of key initiatives. Frame problems and propose structures/models that help people better understand the problem and trade-offs.
- Lead department-wide strategy and planning processes (OKR planning, headcount planning, budget, DEI, etc. ) and represent the COO in meetings when needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications.
- 10+ years in a business or executive management role. Consulting experience with a focus on operations management a plus.
- Master�??s degree in Business Administration or similar field - preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 3 years�?? of Project/Program Management with emphasis with complex business coordination and process improvement during hyper growth stage
- Proven experience in business analytics, strategy development, business operations development, due diligence.
- Must possess unquestionable character and absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Proven leader with a blend of superior strategic, operational, program/project management, and leadership skills.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, strong initiative, an influencer who has excelled in matrix and/or consulting environments, and critical thinking skills.
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.
Accommodation Statement:
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $125400 - $250000 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.
�??
At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
�??
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
�??
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
�??
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.