Performance & Incentive Project Manager - Dubai

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ByteDance seeks a Performance & Incentive Project Manager to join the Dubai onsite team. The P&I Global Projects group leads international compensation across regions, including equity, compliance and policies. The role blends strategy and execution: manage end-to-end projects with milestones and risk mitigation, and deliver on time; ensure alignment with long-term objectives and the P&I strategy; build strong relationships with HR, finance, and legal; stay current on legislation and update policies accordingly; communicate clearly and drive continuous improvement. To apply, highlight how you delivered international compensation projects, governance, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, and experience collaborating with multinational teams in a fast paced tech environment, and confirm willingness to be onsite in Dubai.

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The Performance & Incentives (P&I) Global Projects team drives the company’s international compensation and incentive agenda (excluding Mainland China), leading key initiatives such as Global Fair Compensation (pay equity, reporting, and transparency), Pay Compliance, Pay Policies, and Global Communication & Alignment across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Balancing strategy and execution, the team develops future-ready, system-driven compensation strategies that align with business goals, and ensure global compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management:
- Plan, execute, and monitor projects related to performance and incentives primarily related to compensation compliance, to ensure they are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones, and ensure they are communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
- Manage project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to the team and stakeholders.
2. Strategic Alignment:
- Ensure that projects are aligned with the company's long-term business objectives and support the development of future-proof, system-driven P&I strategies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are integrated into the broader business & PI strategy.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in performance and incentives.
3. Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including HR, finance, and business units.
- Ensure that stakeholders are engaged and their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage expectations and communicate effectively to ensure buy-in and support for projects.
4. Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the P&I Global Projects team to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Support team members in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the team.
- Participate in team meetings and provide input and feedback as needed.
5. Legislative Compliance:
- Ensure that P&I policies like pay gap reporting comply with relevant legislation and regulations in global markets.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and ensure that policies are adjusted accordingly.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure that projects are in line with company policies and procedures.
6. Communication and Reporting:
- Prepare clear and concise project reports and communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Present project updates and recommendations to management as needed.
- Facilitate communication between different teams and ensure that information is shared effectively.
7. Continuous Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in project processes and procedures and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Capture lessons learned from projects and share them with the team to drive continuous improvement.