About the job
About Pinterest:
At Pinterest, we empower millions across the globe to explore creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and curate unforgettable memories. Our mission is to inspire everyone to create a life they love, and this begins with our dedicated team behind the platform.
Embark on a career where you can spark innovation for a vast audience, translate passion into growth opportunities, appreciate diverse experiences, and enjoy the flexibility to excel in your work. Crafting a career you adore? It’s entirely achievable.
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the VP of Technical Program Management, Strategy, & Operations, the Senior Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) - Platforms will spearhead a dynamic team of T/PgMs to implement Pinterest’s long-term platform and infrastructure strategy. This pivotal role involves close collaboration with the VP of Engineering - Platforms and cross-functional teams such as Product and Finance to drive the successful execution of extensive strategic programs, enhance reliability and scalability, and optimize expenses. Achieving success in this position demands outstanding leadership, collaboration, and influential skills, complemented by a proven history of delivering major impact within a rapid-paced, high-growth technological environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Platform Strategy & Transformation: Drive program execution and actively contribute to the multi-year strategy for Pinterest’s next-generation infrastructure, influencing hundreds of millions of users and thousands of engineers worldwide.
- Executive Collaboration: Collaborate directly with the VP of Engineering and senior leadership to influence technological direction, investment focus, and the overall platform vision across the organization.
- Leadership of TPM Team: Guide, develop, and empower a premier TPM team, promoting initiatives that modernize, unify, and enhance how Pinterest engineers build and deliver.
- Innovation & Operational Excellence: Provide TPM leadership for ambitious initiatives in automation, cloud adoption, AI integration, and developer productivity, establishing industry benchmarks to facilitate groundbreaking features, significant cost reduction, and operational excellence.
- Comprehensive Platform Modernization: Lead TPM efforts for the migration to a unified and modern infrastructure, ensuring efficient execution across all levels.

