Sr. Manager, TPM Platforms

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 Technical Program Managers are proactive owners with technical expertise. They are aligned to the highest level company priorities to support successful delivery of programs within their teams.

The Foundations T/PgM Team is responsible for overall program governance across Infrastructure, Data engineering, Infra Finance, Security, and Engineering Compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of TPMs responsible for supporting the project portfolio across all back end engineering systems.
• Work with Platform leadership to build and execute efficient processes and rituals that minimize risk, maximize impact and value creation of the team.
• Work in partnership with Platform leadership to develop team strategy and roadmaps.
• Build a vision and staffing strategy to maximize TPM team opportunity and growth while also supporting the most critical projects. Owning some of these programs as well.
• Be a thought leader in the space - aim to be steps ahead.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience as a technical program manager, or related experience.
• BS degree in a technical field or equivalent related experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong leadership, who thrives in ambiguity.
• BS in Engineering or CS or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical abilities, able to create & monitor metrics, proactively identify growth opportunities & incidents.
• Ability to influence teams & drive alignment among multiple stakeholders.
• Proven strength in building rapport with senior leadership with polished communication skills and thought leadership.
• Expert executive communications.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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

$158,950—$327,000 USD

Our Commitment To Inclusion

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 this form for support.