Job Description

The Government Relations team develops and delivers TikTok’s engagement strategy with policymakers, public institutions, civil society and other stakeholders across France. The team works to build trusted relationships, anticipate and address policy challenges, and demonstrate TikTok’s contribution to society, the economy and local communities.

As part of this mission, the Senior Public Policy & Government Relations Manager will play a key role in designing and delivering strategic initiatives that advance TikTok’s public policy objectives and strengthen engagement with external stakeholders.

This role sits at the intersection of Government Relations strategy, public policy engagement, strategic program development and stakeholder partnerships. The successful candidate will identify opportunities where TikTok can make a meaningful contribution to public-interest priorities, translate these opportunities into impactful initiatives, and lead their execution from concept to delivery.

This is not a traditional public policy role focused exclusively on legislative monitoring or advocacy. It is a strategic and outward-facing role for an experienced public affairs professional who understands the French institutional landscape, can identify opportunities to build trust with stakeholders, and has the ability to turn strategic objectives into tangible programs, campaigns and partnerships.

Responsibilities:

- Identify strategic opportunities where TikTok’s capabilities, communities and ecosystem can contribute to relevant public policy priorities, societal challenges and stakeholder expectations in France.

- Develop and execute high-impact initiatives, campaigns and partnerships that demonstrate TikTok’s positive contribution to society, culture, the economy and local communities.

- Shape strategic narratives and value propositions that support Government Relations objectives and strengthen TikTok’s engagement with policymakers, public institutions and civil society stakeholders.

- Build and maintain trusted relationships with ministries, government agencies, independent authorities, educational institutions, research organisations, NGOs, trade associations and other relevant stakeholders.

- Develop partnerships and flagship initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for dialogue with institutional stakeholders and demonstrate TikTok’s commitment to France.

- Monitor political, regulatory and societal developments to identify emerging opportunities and ensure initiatives are aligned with the broader public policy environment affecting TikTok.

- Serve as the programme owner throughout the full project lifecycle, from strategic concept development and stakeholder engagement through implementation, evaluation and scaling.

- Lead the operational delivery of initiatives, including project planning, governance, timelines, risk management, procurement processes, budget oversight and impact reporting.

- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex strategic initiatives.

- Manage external agencies, consultants and delivery partners, ensuring high-quality execution, effective resource allocation and strong financial discipline.

- Develop impact measurement frameworks and capture qualitative and quantitative outcomes to demonstrate effectiveness and inform future Government Relations strategy.

- Represent TikTok externally with credibility and professionalism, building long-term relationships across the French institutional ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Significant experience leading complex strategic programmes, campaigns or multi-stakeholder initiatives within a large corporation, trade association, consultancy, foundation, NGO or comparable organisation.

- Demonstrated ability to transform high-level strategic objectives into concrete programmes with measurable impact.

- Proven experience engaging senior external stakeholders and building partnerships with public institutions, government bodies, civil society organisations or other organisations operating in the public-interest ecosystem.

- Strong programme and project management experience, including ownership of planning, governance, procurement, budget management, agency oversight and successful delivery.

- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse internal and external audiences.

- Strong strategic thinking combined with exceptional execution capabilities and attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgement, creativity and a high degree of ownership, with a proven ability to identify high-impact opportunities, prioritise effectively and maintain focus on the initiatives that deliver the greatest strategic value.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience designing initiatives involving ministries, regulators, public agencies, educational institutions, think tanks or civil society organisations.

- Experience working on programmes related to digital policy, economic development, entrepreneurship, education, culture, innovation or social impact.

- Strong understanding of digital platforms, creator ecosystems and emerging technologies, with the ability to translate platform capabilities into initiatives relevant for public stakeholders.

- Experience managing external agencies and complex cross-functional projects involving multiple senior stakeholders.

- Intellectual curiosity, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of identifying opportunities and turning ideas into impactful programmes.