Tik Tok
Overview
Information Governance Program Manager - USDS Responsibilities
Drive implementation of corporate data retention and deletion standards in USDS business systems (e.g., messaging, collaboration, and productivity tools). Act as the main POC and lead for information governance considerations for business system rollouts and decommissions; advise on and support litigation holds and defensible data disposition activities with USDS and global legal, IT, and operational teams. Ensure global policies are operationalized in USDS, incorporating data sovereignty requirements and exceptions as needed. Document and track retention rules, system-level exceptions, and business-area dependencies. Lead and support the development of the Information Governance capability across USDS; develop, implement, and maintain information governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with TikTok corporate policies and USDS objectives. Participate in global information governance initiatives representing USDS privacy requirements and concerns; contribute USDS requirements to global data retention strategy and tooling development. Support capability maturity improvements (e.g., periodic privacy reviews with operations teams); define and track KPIs and metrics; report status, risks, and achievements to leadership. Drive visibility into how business lines access, use, and store platform data; collaborate with global privacy and engineering teams to mature automation and governance for data beyond automated tracking. Define policy specifications that operationalize global privacy and data usage policies; ensure all data usage adheres to principles such as purpose limitation and data minimization. Support governance models for business-initiated data use (e.g., partner data sharing, offline storage, unstructured data). Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Law, or a related field. Strong understanding of privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), privacy by design, and data protection capabilities. 5+ years of experience in information governance, data governance, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in a program management or leadership role; proven experience designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise-level governance programs, including retention/disposition policies. Deep understanding of data management principles (quality, metadata, architecture, security, MDM, retention/lifecycle management). Experience with governance tools and mechanisms (e.g., data catalogs, records and retention capabilities within enterprise applications). Strategic thinker with excellent communication; able to navigate ambiguity in a large organization. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the social media industry. Experience in a global R&D setting. Certifications such as CISSP, CDPSE, CIPT, CIPP, CIPM. Experience with Cloud Security Governance and microservices architecture. About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a TikTok subsidiary in the U.S. focusing on data protection, privacy, and safety for U.S. users. Our teams span Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, and Corporate Functions. Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA Job Information
Compensation ranges are provided per location and may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience. Benefits vary by location and employment type. Day-one benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Information Governance Program Manager - USDS Responsibilities
Drive implementation of corporate data retention and deletion standards in USDS business systems (e.g., messaging, collaboration, and productivity tools). Act as the main POC and lead for information governance considerations for business system rollouts and decommissions; advise on and support litigation holds and defensible data disposition activities with USDS and global legal, IT, and operational teams. Ensure global policies are operationalized in USDS, incorporating data sovereignty requirements and exceptions as needed. Document and track retention rules, system-level exceptions, and business-area dependencies. Lead and support the development of the Information Governance capability across USDS; develop, implement, and maintain information governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with TikTok corporate policies and USDS objectives. Participate in global information governance initiatives representing USDS privacy requirements and concerns; contribute USDS requirements to global data retention strategy and tooling development. Support capability maturity improvements (e.g., periodic privacy reviews with operations teams); define and track KPIs and metrics; report status, risks, and achievements to leadership. Drive visibility into how business lines access, use, and store platform data; collaborate with global privacy and engineering teams to mature automation and governance for data beyond automated tracking. Define policy specifications that operationalize global privacy and data usage policies; ensure all data usage adheres to principles such as purpose limitation and data minimization. Support governance models for business-initiated data use (e.g., partner data sharing, offline storage, unstructured data). Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Law, or a related field. Strong understanding of privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), privacy by design, and data protection capabilities. 5+ years of experience in information governance, data governance, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in a program management or leadership role; proven experience designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise-level governance programs, including retention/disposition policies. Deep understanding of data management principles (quality, metadata, architecture, security, MDM, retention/lifecycle management). Experience with governance tools and mechanisms (e.g., data catalogs, records and retention capabilities within enterprise applications). Strategic thinker with excellent communication; able to navigate ambiguity in a large organization. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the social media industry. Experience in a global R&D setting. Certifications such as CISSP, CDPSE, CIPT, CIPP, CIPM. Experience with Cloud Security Governance and microservices architecture. About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a TikTok subsidiary in the U.S. focusing on data protection, privacy, and safety for U.S. users. Our teams span Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, and Corporate Functions. Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA Job Information
Compensation ranges are provided per location and may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience. Benefits vary by location and employment type. Day-one benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr