Staff Product Manager – Programmatic Ads

Staff Product Manager scaling Pinterest’s programmatic advertising products and integrations. Driving roadmap, advertiser workflows, reporting, and cross-functional execution across the ad marketplace.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,695 - $339,078 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management for programmatic advertising, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to enhance advertiser satisfaction and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Management ExperienceProgrammatic Ad Technology KnowledgeData-Driven Product DevelopmentCollaboration with DSPs and SSPsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Programmatic AdvertisingAd Tech Product DevelopmentAuction MechanicsBid Requests/ResponsesPMPPGOpen AuctionData AnalysisProduct Roadmap ExecutionUser Feedback Integration

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Workflow ToolsReporting ToolsDashboards

Industry Keywords

Programmatic Ad EcosystemAdvertiser AdoptionPerformance MetricsCross-Functional TeamsBusiness Impact

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, build, and scale Pinterest’s suite of programmatic advertising products and integrations
Drive product vision, roadmap, and cross-functional execution for Pinterest’s ad marketplace
Help define and execute the roadmap for programmatic ad offerings in alignment with business goals and advertiser needs
Collaborate with engineering, sales, partnerships, ad operations, data science, and design to build products that drive advertiser adoption, performance, and satisfaction
Prioritize initiatives across immediate customer needs, scalability, and automation
Develop understanding of the programmatic ad ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, auction mechanics, and deal types
Deliver features and tools providing actionable insights, streamlined workflows, and reporting
Use data and user feedback to prioritize products, track success metrics, and recommend enhancements
Partner with designers on interfaces, dashboards, and reporting tools
Serve as a key resource on programmatic ad products across the team and partner functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Product Management experience
Demonstrated record of launching and improving advertising or ad tech products, ideally in programmatic or related spaces
Experience building data- and insight-driven products for business users and measurable growth
Practical knowledge of programmatic ad technology, including bid requests/responses, auction mechanics, PMP, PG, and Open Auction
Familiarity with workflow or reporting tools for advertisers, agencies, or internal operations teams
Experience partnering with DSPs, SSPs, agencies, or other third-party ad platforms
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Data-driven approach to delivering business impact
Comfort working with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
US-based applicants only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Flexible working model / flexibility to do your best work
In-person collaboration and connection opportunities
Equal opportunity and legally compliant accommodation support