Chief of Staff to GM, Ads

Pinterest•San Francisco, CA

1d•$178,561 - $367,626•Remote

About The Position

Pinterest is hiring a Chief of Staff to the GM, Ads (Product, Engineering, Data Science) to help scale the organization, sharpen executive decision-making, and drive the operating agenda for a high-impact team. The Chief of Staff will serve as a senior strategic operator and trusted advisor, connecting organizational priorities with day-to-day execution and acting as a force multiplier for the GM and broader leadership team. The role calls for a thought partner to senior executives with business and technical intuition; an owner of scalable operating mechanisms that drive clarity, accountability, and outcomes; and a leader who can structure ambiguous challenges into decisions, owners, and execution plans. The person will also represent the Ads organization in critical cross-functional forums with credibility among senior technical and business leaders. The position can be based anywhere in the country and requires in-office collaboration 1–2 times per quarter. It is not eligible for relocation assistance. The role is open to US-based applicants. The stated base salary range is $178,561–$367,626 USD, and the position is also eligible for equity.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, program leadership, product operations, technical program management, consulting, finance, or a related role in complex, fast-moving organizations.
Experience serving as a trusted partner to senior executives or leadership teams, with a record of shaping priorities, driving decisions, and delivering complex cross-functional programs.
Strong strategic judgment and systems thinking, connecting company and Ads priorities, organizational dynamics, technical realities, and execution constraints into a coherent plan.
Ability to lead high-impact initiatives from ambiguous problem definition through measurable outcomes, including establishing success metrics, governance, and accountability mechanisms.
Exceptional analytical skills, using quantitative and qualitative data to diagnose issues, frame options, and influence decisions with structured recommendations.
Outstanding executive communication skills, including crafting concise narratives, decision memos, business reviews, and leadership communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority, build trust quickly, and align senior stakeholders with competing priorities and perspectives.
Experience designing and scaling operating mechanisms, planning processes, or organizational systems that improve focus, execution, and cross-functional alignment.
High integrity, discretion, and judgment, with comfort handling sensitive information and nuanced people, organizational, and business situations.
Comfort working at the intersection of technical, product, and business environments and engaging credibly with senior Engineering and Product leaders.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering directly with Engineering, Product, or other technical executive teams as a Chief of Staff, strategic advisor, or senior TPM/strategic operations leader.
Experience in advertising, marketplace, platform, infrastructure, or other scaled technology environments where monetization, reliability, and user experience must be balanced thoughtfully.
Experience with organizational design, headcount planning, business planning, or executive-level operating rhythms such as OKR cycles, QBRs, investment reviews, or board and executive team preparation.
Experience partnering with Finance, Recruiting, People, or GTM teams on business-critical initiatives spanning strategy, operations, talent, and culture.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to the GM, Ads and the broader Ads leadership team, maintaining focus on the most important company and organizational priorities.
Own and refine the executive operating agenda with leaders and TPMs, including strategic planning, goal setting, quarterly and annual business reviews, leadership offsites, and decision forums.
Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives that improve execution across Product and Engineering, operating effectiveness, and business impact; establish structure, alignment, and momentum where ambiguity is high.
Translate ambiguous business, technical, and organizational problems into clear frameworks, options, recommendations, and decisions for the VP and leadership team.
Use data, qualitative insight, and organizational listening to identify risks, diagnose operating gaps, and surface tradeoffs and implications to leadership.
Build alignment across Engineering, Product, Design, Data Science, Finance, Recruiting, People, and GTM partners, ensuring Ads priorities, risks, and resource needs are understood and integrated into company planning.
Design, implement, and evolve operating mechanisms that improve prioritization, decision quality, communication, and follow-through, such as leadership cadences, decision logs, roadmap and investment reviews, and accountability trackers.
Support organizational planning and growth, including team structure, headcount and investment tradeoffs, leadership effectiveness, and operating-model evolution.
Develop executive-level communications and narratives, including decision memos, business reviews, strategy updates, and board and executive team preparation.
Represent Ads in forums with the Office of the CEO, other functional Chiefs of Staff, and cross-functional leadership groups.
Act as a culture carrier for Pinterest’s values in how the organization plans, executes, and communicates.
Collaborate with Finance to manage budgets, optimize spending, and identify efficiency and investment opportunities.
Work closely with Recruiting and People teams to evaluate and nurture healthy, cooperative engineering teams.