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Full-Time

Product Owner

Finance

Posted on 6/27/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$135.2k - $278kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10+ years product management experience with minimum 2+ years in a product role in a global organization.
  • Strong understanding of core financial processes within accounting, strategic and corporate finance functions.
  • Systems implementation experience in three or more finance process areas preferably with SaaS platforms.
  • Preferential consideration given to those with strong expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies, along with a solid understanding of global and regional processes and workflows.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate cross-cultural and cross-functional environments.
  • Nimble to deliver for stakeholders: You know how to navigate hurdles and stay focused on great customer experience.
  • Proficiency in guiding and managing several teams focused on product development, with a high level of comfort in steering multiple roadmaps.
  • Ability to coach and role model product management best practices across the organization.
  • A natural decision-maker who inspires the confidence of those they work with. Has the ability to present their case with confidence.
  • Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies.
  • Outcome oriented: You focus on delivering outcomes compared to outputs by leveraging technology to positively impact key business performance metrics.
Responsibilities
  • Define end-to-end strategy, define the roadmap and drive execution across multiple product teams for Pinterest’s finance systems and tools portfolio.
  • Possess a mix of technical strength, business strength, and the ability to navigate stakeholders across different business areas and have experience building cross-functional relationships across engineering and business peers to ensure objectives are well defined and clearly understood.
  • Navigate working at the strategic level (e.g. generating innovative ideas for growth, establishing KPI’s, leading through change management) and at the tactical level (e.g. analyzing data, solving problems, being a force multiplier).
  • Partner with the strategic product leader to produce a detailed product roadmap and convert it into functional work.
  • Partner with business leaders to understand business needs and priorities, ensure the IT team is enabling and driving growth and achieving appropriate service levels.
  • Develop and maintain a vision and corresponding KPI’s that make a compelling case for continued investment. Preparing budgets, allocating resources, and delegating tasks.
  • Own, prioritize, communicate, and evangelize product roadmap across IT and business stakeholders.
  • Engage the business to identify their needs and spot opportunities to build features that increase engagement and drive efficiencies.
  • Communicate strategy, priorities and consistent product messaging to stakeholders and users.
  • Ensure that product directions balance both the user needs and business goals of driving cost efficiencies, end user productivity, and improve management of income and cash.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with various internal stakeholder groups, including IT, Accounting and Finance teams.
  • Responsible for vendor relationships by managing contract renewals and ensuring we are getting the expected value.

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

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