A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
Project Manager, TikTok Shop Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid 6x per month W2 contract role 6 Months with opportunity to extend
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager, TikTok Shop is responsible for helping support all go-to-market functions of TikTok Shop. This role will help manage the channel's GTM calendar for brand activations, LIVEs, TikTok campaigns and more to ensure all deadlines are met and deliverables on track. This person will help lead the execution of major activation moments, new launches, LIVEs and more.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage TikTok Shop Go-to-Market calendar capturing all upcoming brand activations, campaigns, new launches, LIVEs, etc Lead coordination for bringing to life LIVEs and channel campaigns including coordinating sampling needs, tracking campaign deadlines and following up with key cross-functional team Coordinates efforts across internal and external teams to bring to life dedicated brand LIVEs featuring celebrity and/or top-tier influencer talent Collaborates with store eventing team and corporate events manager to capture upcoming events and identify opportunities to amplify via TikTok Shop Leads tentpole event amplification strategy, outlining clear strategy with guidance from Sr Manager; coordinates across Category Manager, Ops Manager, Creator/Affiliate Marketing and Media teams to execute Manage key cross-functional and vendor meetings including identifying agenda, pulling together content, capturing notes, ensuring follow-ups are delivered Responsible for owning month-end ORM reporting and tracker updates Supports hero product and SKPP tracking in collaboration with TikTok Shop Operations team Supports building out new process roadmaps and SOPs for new processes and ways of workin Support team expense tracking for major activations Organize and draft monthly newsletters for broader GTM function—Merchandising & Digital and Marketing— to share out updates on the TikTok Shop programs, recent achievements as well as upcoming activations Manage TikTok Shop inbox, flag to appropriate team members for timely responses Manage TikTok Shop enhancement backlog, outlining need, benefit and risks if not implemented; maintain organized and prioritized backlog tracker
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
: Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant work experience. 3-5+ years of Merchandising, Buying and/or Category Management experience Passionate about social media and the new creator economy Highly organized with ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills Ability to plan and prioritize effectively and stay organized in a fast-moving business. Creative problem solver with an innovative mindset Strong Microsoft Office skills with excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Effective cross-functional collaboration skills. Works in a team environment as well as independently. • Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process
