Director, Business Operations, Monetization

Pinterest; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for its Monetization team. This role offers the chance to influence a unique digital ads platform, focusing on strategic operations and data-driven insights. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, you will work alongside key leaders to drive growth and performance. If you have a passion for analytics and a proven track record in strategic roles, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic, analytical, and operational roles.
• Experience in Biz Ops, consulting, or product management.
• Strong ability to analyze data and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Monetization team to assess enterprise performance.
• Collaborate with leaders to provide data-driven insights.
• Define KPIs and facilitate discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Analysis

Data Analysis

Operational Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics

Master's in Statistics

Job description

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities, and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences, and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's possible.

We are seeking a leader to run the Monetization team within the business operations function at Pinterest. The mission of the Business Operations team is to assess how well Pinterest's strategy is delivering enterprise performance and to influence executive-level decisions to evolve strategy and operations accordingly. You will lead a high-performing, high-impact team that partners with key leaders across the organization to provide data-driven insights that accelerate Pinterest's execution against its strategic roadmap, focusing on monetization and opportunity identification. You will work cross-functionally with leaders in product, engineering, strategy, sales, and finance. This role offers a real opportunity to influence a unique and dynamic digital ads platform with global reach.

What you'll do:

• Develop a deep understanding of our overall business and how our products and go-to-market investments align with our broader strategy.
• Become a subject-matter expert and collaborate effectively with leaders in product, engineering, sales, and other areas on strategic priorities to accelerate execution through data, insights, and frameworks.
• Define critical KPIs for reporting, develop forecasts and scenarios, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders on key topics.
• Be the primary contact for understanding monetization metrics and trends in our consumer product, providing data-driven insights on emerging business questions.
• Design and coordinate strategic and operational planning processes for key growth and health metrics.
• Manage a high-performing team recognized as critical thought partners in their respective areas.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in strategic, analytical, and operational roles, with a strong ability to analyze data, understand business and product contexts, and work effectively across teams. Experience in Biz Ops, consulting, investing, analytics, growth, or product management is preferred. Industry experience in consumer internet, eCommerce, or digital advertising, especially programmatic advertising, is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• A structured thinker who balances quick wins with scalable solutions, comfortable with operational details and translating data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging with executives and engineers alike, with a collaborative, low-ego approach.
• Proven leadership in developing talent, setting ambitious goals, and delivering results through teams, with a mix of direct engagement and management.

Additional Information:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. The role requires in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and can be located anywhere in the country. The salary range is $187,000—$385,000 USD, with equity opportunities. Final salary depends on experience, location, and skills.

At Pinterest, we prioritize an equitable, inclusive, and inspiring workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. Support for accommodations is available during the application process.