Director, Business Operations, Monetization

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead the Monetization team. This pivotal role involves collaborating with leaders across various departments to drive strategic initiatives through data insights. With a strong emphasis on analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration, you will shape the future of a dynamic digital ads platform. Join a diverse team that values innovation and flexibility, and make a significant impact in a role that combines strategic leadership with operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic and operational roles with a focus on data-driven insights.
• Experience in consumer internet, eCommerce, or digital advertising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Monetization team to provide data-driven insights for strategic initiatives.
• Define KPIs and manage reporting on monetization metrics.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Business Intuition

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics

Master's in Statistics

Job description

Director, Business Operations, Monetization

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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 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 our business operations. The team's mission is to assess how well Pinterest’s strategy delivers enterprise performance and influence executive decisions to evolve strategy and operations accordingly. You will lead a high-performing, impactful team partnering with key leaders across product, engineering, strategy, sales, and finance to provide data-driven insights that accelerate execution on our strategic roadmap, with a focus on monetization and opportunity identification. This role offers the opportunity to impact 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 fit into our broader strategy.
• Become a subject-matter expert and collaborate effectively with leaders in product, engineering, sales, and other critical areas to accelerate their strategic initiatives through data, insights, and frameworks.
• Define key KPIs for regular reporting, develop forecasts and scenarios, and lead discussions with stakeholders on critical topics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership on monetization metrics, trends, and insights related to our consumer products.
• Design and coordinate strategic and operational planning processes for key growth metrics.
• Manage a high-performing team recognized as critical thought partners in their areas.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in strategic, analytical, and operational roles, with a strong ability to combine data analysis, business intuition, and cross-functional collaboration. 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 a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A structured thinker who balances attention to detail with systemic solutions, capable of working closely with analytical, product, and engineering teams to develop scalable tools and processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives and technical teams alike. A collaborative, low-ego approach is essential.
• Proven leadership in developing talent, setting ambitious goals, and delivering results through teams. Comfort in engaging directly with team members at all levels is important.

Additional Information

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Learn more about our working model on the PinFlex page.

In-Office Requirement: The role requires in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter, and can be based anywhere in the country.

At Pinterest, we value diversity and inclusion. The salary range for this role is $187,000—$385,000 USD, with potential equity. Final compensation depends on experience, location, and skills. For more about our culture and benefits, see here. US applicants only.

Equal Opportunity: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Support for accommodations is available upon request.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Internet, Software Development, IT Services and Consulting