Staff Technical Program Manager, Monetization Data Science

Pinterest

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$145,747–$300,067 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $223k
$127k most similar roles pay here $319k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$224,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $223k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Monetization Data Science

Staff Technical Program Manager, Monetization Data Science serves as the lead for the Monetization Data Science team within a cross-functional network of Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, and Platforms. This role focuses on building a data-driven monetization engine by unifying fragmented data into a single source of truth, establishing an end-to-end input metrics funnel, and democratizing analytics to improve decision-making. Key responsibilities include productionalizing data science strategies, automating workflows, improving delivery funnel instrumentation, and executing deep-dive programs on topics like auction density. The role requires expertise in technical program management, risk and dependency management, and building durable operating systems. Candidates must demonstrate an AI-first execution mindset, utilizing GenAI for drafting artifacts and "vibe coding" to build tools while adhering to safety-by-design principles. Required skills include data platform knowledge, metric judgment, and experience with complex cross-functional leadership.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Remote?

Median $210285 from 30 postings across 17 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the Monetization Data Science execution roadmap across four strategic pillars including data sources, segmentation, and analytics.
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Data teams to productionalize core tables, governance, and scalable data pipelines.
  • Partner with Engineering to close observability gaps and improve delivery funnel instrumentation for reliable analysis.
  • Automate recurring data workflows and program operations to reduce manual intervention and improve monitoring.
  • Develop partner-facing tools and dashboards to democratize analytics and facilitate faster decision-making.
  • Establish business review cadences that hold teams accountable for moving controllable input metrics.
  • Execute cross-functional deep-dive programs to identify specific opportunities and develop actionable downstream plans.
  • Integrate GenAI into the operating model to automate program artifacts, triage tasks, and synthesize risk signals.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven ability to independently own multi-team, multi-quarter technical programs at a Staff level.
  • Experience building trusted metrics and single source of truth (SSOT) systems for data platforms.
  • Track record of creating durable operating systems and mechanisms to reduce manual toil and increase velocity.
  • Demonstrated ability to use GenAI tools to accelerate planning, program operations, and stakeholder communications.
  • Proficiency in AI fluency including prompting, "vibe coding" scripts/tools, and ensuring safety-by-design governance.
  • Experience managing complex risks and dependencies while communicating clearly with cross-functional partners like Product, Engineering, and Sales.
  • Ability to translate repeatable program work into automated workflows and durable mechanisms.

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