Technical Program Manager

Full Time
Chicago, IL, USA
11 months ago

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 a Technical Program Manager. This role is responsible for enabling advertisers and sellers to drive success on the Pinterest platform, through the adoption of priority products and the development of new / innovative best practices. The Technical Program Manager will closely partner with cross-functional leadership in sales, product, and engineering. This is a multi-faceted, fast-paced job in a start-up environment so flexibility, a data-driven mindset, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor are a must. The right candidate will be a strategic thought leader who is driven by learning and solving ambiguous problems. 

The Performance Solutions team sits within the Global Sales Strategy (GSS) organization. Performance Solutions delivers through strategic guidance, operational excellence and technical expertise to improve the effectiveness of advertising campaigns resulting in increased client ROI. We work to understand, innovate, and scale cross-functional workflows. We are responsible for measuring process impact, making our business more efficient with consistent execution while embarking on building the next generation of data-driven best practices.

What you’ll do:

  • Own and define the strategy and roadmap for a technology program.
  • Drive and scale execution on multiple program and project deliverables, collaborating across cross-functional teams, including product and engineering.
  • Develop solutions and frameworks to enhance program efficiency based on identified problems or organizational needs.
  • Identify key challenges faced by sales teams, advertisers, and cross-functional partners, proposing effective solutions aligned with program objectives.
  • Utilize technical and domain expertise to make design and architectural decisions, performing technical tasks, including code.
  • Define success metrics and track the evolution, adoption, and impact of the program, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Provide regular reports on desired metrics and SLAs to cross-functional partners and leadership.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a proactive and solution-driven Technical Program Manager with a strong background in driving strategic initiatives and a passion for influencing and inspiring cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should demonstrate ownership, accountability, and possess 3+ years of domain expertise in a Technical Program Manager role. If you are a self-motivated Technical Program Manager with a passion for driving results and solving complex challenges, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our technology programs.

Functional Expectations

  • Proactively respond to ambiguous problems and lead efforts towards effective solutions.
  • Inspire and influence cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
  • Demonstrate a curious and independent learning mindset.
  • Possess domain expertise in Technical Program Management, including a solid understanding of the Engineering teams landscape.
  • Technical background with proficiency in coding, SQL, and Presto Query logic.
  • Experience with online advertising is a nice-to-have, as well as a background in software engineering.

Relocation Statement:

  •  This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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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$74,800—$130,900 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify accessibility@pinterest.com for support.