Manager II, Technical Program Management - Ads & Core Infrastructure

About the role

Pinterest is seeking a TPM Leader to oversee the Ads & Core Infrastructure portfolio, which includes Shopping index scale-out, next-gen indexing pipelines, catalog unification, and API modernization. This role requires experience in ads infrastructure or platform-scale data systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end TPM execution for Pinterest's Ads & Core Infrastructure portfolio
• Build the execution operating model for this portfolio from the ground up
• Partner with engineering leaders across Ads Infrastructure and Core Foundations to define program outcomes, sequence workstreams, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive delivery against multi-quarter goals
• Manage and develop a small team of TPMs across Ads & Core Infra, Quality Engineering, and Client Foundations
• Provide senior leadership coverage and strategic judgment for Quality Engineering and Client Foundations programs
• Use GenAI as the default operating model for program execution
• Surface risks, tradeoffs, and escalation paths proactively to senior engineering and EPD leadership
• Apply Pinterest's AI governance and safety-by-design standards

Requirements

• Ads infrastructure experience, for real
• Technical depth with cross-domain range
• Senior stakeholder management
• Execution discipline others can feel
• People leadership without losing hands-on credibility
• AI-first operating instincts
• Experience translating strategy into executable multi-quarter roadmaps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience (10+ years in a technical, program or analytical role)
• 5+ years experience in a technology people management role (engineering manager, product manager, program manager or technical consulting engagement manager)

Benefits

At Pinterest, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $171,467—$300,067 USD, and eligibility for equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Our commitment to inclusion extends to providing a supportive and diverse workplace for all employees.