Pinterest

Lead Program Manager, Global SMB Vendor Operations

Pinterest$114K — $235K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Los Angeles, CA
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • 8+ years of professional experience with 5-8 years in operations, vendor management, or program management.
  • Experience using AI to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Strong track record of building and scaling vendor networks.
  • Proven ability to manage complex operations and influence stakeholders effectively.
  • Expert-level data analysis skills to drive action and insights.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain global performance scorecards for vendor oversight.
  • Implement AI solutions for tracking vendor compliance.
  • Serve as the global escalation point for vendor performance concerns.
  • Lead breach management activities including RCA and corrective actions.
  • Maintain detailed records of vendor adherence and breaches.
  • Facilitate global vendor operating cadence with performance narratives.
  • Ensure accuracy in vendor tracking systems and drive process standardization.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in vendor efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work with occasional in-office collaboration.
  • Access to equity and incentive compensation programs.
  • Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
This role sits within the Program Management team in the SMB & Channel sales team. As a Lead Program Manager for Global Vendor Operations, you'll be responsible for shaping how Pinterest manages critical vendor partnerships and serve as a key operator at the intersection of operations, risk, legal, procurement, and business performance. This role will help define how Pinterest measures vendor success, how performance issues are identified and escalated, and how operating cadence and accountability are standardized globally. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating a culture of continuous innovation and operational excellence. What you'll do: • Establish and maintain global performance performance scorecards to monitor vendor performance, quality, and timeliness • Use AI to create scalable tracking and alerting mechanisms to ensure vendor compliance against contractual terms • Serve as the global escalation point for vendor performance issues; triage, prioritize, and manage resolution across regions, consolidating insights for executive teams • Lead breach management: RCA facilitation, corrective action plan development, execution tracking, and verification of sustained recovery • Maintain an auditable record of vendor adherence, breaches, actions taken, and outcomes to support contract management decisions • Run global vendor operating cadence (monthly / quarterly), ensuring clear performance narratives and documented follow-ups • Own accuracy of vendor tracking systems (i.e. onboarding / offboarding processes, supervisory orgs in Workday, etc.) and drive standardization across vendor processes • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor efficiency and cost-effectiveness What we're looking for: • Bachelor's degree in business or other related field with a minimum of 8+ years of professional work experience including 5-8+ years of experience in operations, vendor management, program management, or financial operations • Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in your day-to-day workflow for relevant outputs. • High integrity and ownership: you protect sensitive data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables • Proven track record of building and scaling vendor networks • Leadership: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex operations and influencing stakeholders without direct authority • Analytical Rigor: Expert-level ability to use data to tell a story, identify trends, and drive action in a fast-paced environment • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to navigate a complex, global matrix organization • Advanced working skill set with Salesforce, Tableau, and MS Office / Google Suite 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 every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. #LI-REMOTE #LI-AT6 At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity and incentive compensation. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. US based applicants only $114,499-$235,734 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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