Sr. Lead Project & Program Manager, Scaled Operations

Pinterest
relocation assistance
United States, California, San Francisco
505 Brannan Street (Show on map)
Jan 11, 2025
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 helpingPinnersmake 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. We're looking for a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on leader to own and support critical and cross-functional initiatives within the Scaled Operations organization. This will be a dynamic role, serving as a right-hand person to the VP. You'll assist with strategic planning, oversee project management and facilitate efficient communication between stakeholders. You'll be asked to bring clarity to ambiguous questions and make recommendations and influence change. Provide end-to-end project management leadership and support, move multiple priorities forward at once, manage wide-ranging stakeholders across the company, and uphold the highest standards of quality in your work. The ideal candidate has a passion for Pinterest's mission and a strong sense of ownership in their work. What you'll do: Manage cross-functional projects and initiatives Lead or oversee high-priority projects and initiatives, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure successful execution Compile reports and analyze data to provide insights and support the VP's decision-making process Organize and prepare for executive meetings, including setting agendas, building collateral and ensuring follow-up on actions Identity areas for improvement within the organization and implement strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness Prepare briefing materials and talking points for internal and external engagements in partnership with teams across the company Coordinate and optimize business rhythms to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives Act as a thought partner to the VP and senior leaders across the company in driving progress on critical needs facing the organization and the business What we're looking for: 10+ years of experience, ideally in high-growth technology companies Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, or equivalent experience Blend of strong business judgment, empathy, attention to detail, and grace under pressure Project management experience providing strategic leadership for multiple programs simultaneously in a cross-functional business Experience in building trusted advisor relationships and influencing others (including C-level executives). Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization High ethical standards and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information, acting as a trustworthy liaison between teams and leadership across the company Ability navigating extreme ambiguity, responding adeptly to rapidly changing priorities, and staying calm and organized during high-stress moments Superior organizational skills and commitment to high-quality work product 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 up to 4x per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the US. #LI-REMOTE #LI-KP3 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 $144,395 — $297,283 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 completethis formfor support.