About Pinterest:
Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.
Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.
Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.
Pinterest is looking for an experienced and motivated Director, Technical Program Management to play a critical role across all monetization Pinterest products, ensuring that we deliver our revenue goals while supporting our partners and ensuring users leverage Pinterest to make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet. This role is fundamental to Pinterest’s growth in the next years.
What you’ll do:
- Lead, grow and manage a team of experienced Technical Program Managers, providing leadership and guidance to drive successful program execution.
- Ensure the M10n organization T/PgM needs are covered by proactively identifying resource gaps and misaligned priorities. In partnership with the VP of Strategy and Operations secure funding and reprioritize allocation across the team.
- Work closely with the engineering, product, product marketing and sales to contribute to the product and technology strategy.
- Proactively identify high-impact programs, drive yearly planning across M10n and ensure our priorities, incremental opex and infrastructure costs are aligned with the business strategy and approved by our executive team.
- Define and manage the operating rhythms for the M10n team including execution and business reviews.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure alignment, prioritize tasks, and make crucial decisions in collaboration with internal partners and stakeholders.
- Engage with a stakeholder across engineering, product and design at all levels, establishing and maintaining trusted connections.
What we're looking for:
- 15+ years of experience with building and managing a team of Technical Program Managers and leading large-scale or complex technical initiatives.
- Deep understanding of advertising platforms, software development processes and ML and AI technologies.
- Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team.
- Capable of building credibility and fostering connections with senior executives and team members.
- Skilled in fostering organizational growth and cultivating a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Knowledge of software development processes and best practices.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only
$187,000—$385,000 USD
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete
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