Sr. Manager of Marketing Strategy & Operations

Are you a whiz at transforming strategic vision into operational excellence? Do you thrive on enabling teams to operate efficiently and effectively, all while keeping a keen eye on data and continuous improvement? If the idea of increased productivity and streamlined processes gets you more hyped than chugging a pot of coffee, Pinterest wants you!

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager of Marketing Strategy & Operations to join our high-performing Marketing + Comms Strategy & Ops team. In this crucial role, you will lead the maturity and scaling of our Central Ops function, ensuring our Marketing + Comms organization operates at peak efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to help build and define how we work at Pinterest during an exciting period of growth.

What you’ll do:

• Mature and Scale: Drive the maturity and scaling of the Central Ops function, ensuring the Marketing + Comms organization operates efficiently and effectively.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee budget management, including Opex and Headcount, vendor and contract management, and internal communications strategies within the Central Ops function. Be a player-coach, ready to roll up your sleeves and handle budget and finance operations directly, digging in with the team to support and execute.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams including marketing, legal, procurement, finance, deal desk, and other parts of the Marketing + Comms organization to align marketing operations with broader business goals and ensure seamless execution.
• Data Analytics: Utilize data analysis tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing operations and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, driving operational excellence across the Marketing + Communications organization.
• Executive Reporting: Analyze and report on the performance of marketing operations to executive leadership, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire your team, managing performance effectively, fostering a cohesive and inclusive work environment, and developing talent to meet both organizational and individual career goals.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, deliver constructive feedback, and foster an environment of continuous improvement. Ensure team members are aligned with organizational objectives and supported in their professional growth.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive Experience: 8+ years in strategic marketing and operations, ideally within the tech industry.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership and relationship-building skills for effective cross-functional collaboration and team management.
• People Management: Proven experience in managing team performance, conducting performance evaluations, delivering feedback, and fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment. Comfortable with being an industry expert providing guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Operational Excellence: Proven expertise in operational planning, budget management, and vendor/contract oversight, with a hands-on approach to managing budget and finance operations.
• Analytical and Data-Driven: Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau) and strategic decision-making.
• Project Management and Problem Solving: Exceptional project management skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguity, providing clear direction and solutions.

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 per half and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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