Director, Design Program Management

Pinterest; United States; Remote; USD 187,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a seasoned Director of Design Program Management to lead teams in managing complex business programs and shaping technical strategy. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to quality, empowering team members to navigate challenges and achieve program execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing Design Program Managers.
• Deep understanding of design process for software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Design Program Managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to contribute to product strategy.
• Define and manage operating rhythms for the Design team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Bachelor's degree in business administration

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 theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

Pinterest is looking for a seasoned Director, Design Program Management (DPM) to play a key role in expanding our Design Program Management organization. In this role, you will lead teams responsible for managing complex business programs and shaping our technical strategy to deliver scalable solutions. You are passionate about our mission, committed to raising the quality bar and focused on getting the fundamentals right. Join Pinterest and play a critical role in building an inspiring product that empowers people to bring their ideas to life!

What you'll do:

• Lead, grow and manage a team of Design Program Managers (DPMs), providing leadership and guidance to ensure successful navigation through ambiguity and achieving measurable program execution


• Proactively identifying resource gaps and misaligned priorities; in partnership with the VP of Design and Design Leadership secure funding and reprioritize allocation across the team


• Collaborate with Design, product management, engineering, and cross-functional partners to contribute to the product and technology strategy


• Define and manage the operating rhythms for the Design team including execution, business and launch reviews


• Engage with a stakeholder across engineering, product and Design at all levels, establishing and maintaining trusted connections


• Mentor and build a high-performing program management team, focusing on growing managers and nurturing talent
  
  

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of experience with building and managing a team of Design Program Managers and leading large-scale or complex technical initiatives


• Bachelor's degree in design, business administration a related field or equivalent experience


• Deep understanding of design process, specifically for software development; experience with ML or AI technologies a plus


• Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget


• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team


• Capable of building credibility and fostering connections with senior executives and team members


• Skilled in fostering organizational growth and cultivating a team-oriented atmosphere


• Knowledge of software development processes and best practices

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 every 6 months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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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

$187,000—$385,000 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 completethis formfor support.