Full-Time

Group Product Manager I

Activation

Posted on 12/2/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$148k - $304.5kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 1-2 times per quarter and 1-2 times per half.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years as a product manager, with 2+ years of people management experience.
  • Prior experience with user growth, onboarding, machine learning, or recommendation systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence in ambiguous environments, aligning across functions, teams, and orgs to deliver on time in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with clear communication of complex topics.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, organizational awareness, and ability to persuade others to accomplish program objectives while holding yourself and your team to a high standard of accountability.
Responsibilities
  • Chart out an exciting vision for the Activation team, which is responsible for the signup + login experience, new user onboarding, and re-engagement of newly resurrected users.
  • Deeply understand our users, synthesizing qualitative & quantitative data on how they behave, and where the biggest gaps are in meeting their needs.
  • Proactively build partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders across Pinterest, and act as a spokesperson + lead within the Activation team.
  • Build a strong culture of experimentation, rapid learning, and execution within the Activation team, ultimately driving Pinterest-level growth and engagement.
  • Manage a team of product managers, fostering their growth as they continue to build their skills and careers in product management.

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users discover and save ideas across various interests like 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 are targeted based on their interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns money through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which connects users with inspiration and ideas, making it appealing for advertisers aiming to reach engaged consumers. The goal of Pinterest is to provide a space where users can explore and find inspiration for their personal and professional projects.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

37%

2 year growth

43%
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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.

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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