Director, Technical Program Management-Monetization

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,929 - 397,206; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead a team responsible for crucial cross-organizational initiatives within Ads Quality & Measurement. This role demands over 10 years of experience in technical program management and a strong emphasis on leading teams, particularly in areas like AI, ads systems, and strategy execution.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex programs and translating business needs into measurable outcomes. This position requires in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management or related fields.
• 2+ years of people management experience, including leading senior TPMs.
• Proven experience in large-scale technical program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a senior team of TPMs responsible for cross-organizational programs.
• Drive strategic vision and roadmap for Ads Quality & Measurement.
• Manage metrics and accountability framework for program outcomes.

Skills

Technical program management

Leadership

Ads and marketplace systems

AI implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Business or equivalent

Job description

What you’ll do

• Lead an impactful team of senior TPMs and ICs responsible for cross‑org, company‑level programs across Ads Quality & Measurement, including areas such as Ads Ranking, Match Quality, Whole Page Relevance, measurement systems and platform investments.
• Set a clear strategy and vision for the Ads Quality & Measurement TPM function, translating advertiser performance, Pinner relevance and marketplace quality goals into measurable roadmaps, operating mechanisms and execution plans.
• Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, and Go‑to‑Market teams to deliver complex programs that improve advertiser value while maintaining high‑quality, helpful experiences for Pinners.
• Own the metrics and accountability framework for the portfolio, connecting performance, relevance, experimentation and delivery signals into a clear source of truth for what shipped, what moved the metrics and why.
• Bring structure and momentum to ambiguous, high‑stakes work by establishing decision frameworks, surfacing trade‑offs, managing dependencies and increasing decision velocity across executive and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead the operating cadence for the organization, including portfolio reviews, resource planning, launch readiness, dependency management, risk management and executive communications.
• Embed the use of AI across the org to accelerate synthesis, planning, reporting and repeatable program workflows, while applying judgment, verification and appropriate guardrails to ensure quality, privacy and correctness.
• Develop a high‑performing AI‑first TPM team through coaching, constructive feedback, succession planning and a culture of ongoing learning, growth and equitable development.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical program management or related experience leading multiple company‑level programs that impact business‑critical objectives.
• Minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including experience leading senior TPMs, managers or senior ICs through complex, cross‑functional technical work.
• Experience leading large‑scale programs in ads, marketplace systems, machine learning, AI, ranking, recommendation systems, experimentation, measurement, data platforms or similarly complex technical domains.
• Experience setting strategy for a technical function, translating ambiguous business opportunities into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, operating mechanisms and durable execution plans.
• Experience building accountability systems across teams, including metric frameworks, roadmap tracking, launch governance, dependency management and executive‑level reporting.
• Strong technical judgment and communication skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, aligning multiple organizations and making thoughtful trade‑offs on behalf of the business.
• Demonstrated experience using AI to improve speed and quality in day‑to‑day work, with a clear approach to validating accuracy, protecting sensitive data and remaining accountable for final decisions and deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Business or equivalent experience.

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/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

Salary: $192,929—$397,206 USD (US based applicants only)

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