Sr. Design Project & Program Manager

Pinterest is looking for a standout Design Program Manager to own and execute design initiatives that drive product impact at Pinterest. Design Program Managers own and execute design programs that drive team impact and product initiatives forward at Pinterest. They develop programming focused on holistic product vision for the design team experience. They partner with design leadership to focus on delivery operations. They are experts at balancing strategic planning alongside execution, and know how to leverage stakeholders and partners to move programs forward. They are strong creative thinkers, who can break down complex problems and provide solutions to support their programs and the teams.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Design leadership and primary stakeholders to create a strategic project plan for complex, high profile project(s) based on a business need

• Partner with Design leads to define primary stakeholders, determine scope, and gain leadership and xfn support for design programs based on the predefined project goals

• Execute design programs ensuring the program team meets deadlines, tracking against design milestones and following up on action items through owning all program documentation and operations including communication plans, forums, and meeting cadences as required

• Work cross functionally with teams internal and external to Design to turn ambiguous opportunities into actionable outcomes

• Manage risk by proactively raising issues around programs before they become a roadblock, and work quickly to resolve any issues that may arise

• Create transparency by acting as the point of contact for programs, providing regular updates and decisions to stakeholders and ensuring updates are visible within the company

• Report on the success of programs and completing project closeout steps, post-mortems, and/or leading any followup iterative work

What we’re looking for:

• 5-7 years product design program management experience or equivalent

• Proficient in JIRA, other project management software a plus

• SCRUM, Agile, or PMP certifications 

• Demonstrated proficiency in design program management across multiple product surfaces 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational and time management skills

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 quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 

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