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About the role
We are hiring a Chief of Staff to the GM, Ads (Product, Engineering, Data Science) to help scale the organization, sharpen executive decision-making, and drive the operating agenda for this high-impact team. This Chief of Staff (CoS) will act as a senior strategic operator and trusted advisor who connects big-picture priorities with day-to-day execution, serving as a force multiplier for the GM and the broader leadership team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Experience operating as a trusted partner to senior executives or leadership teams, with a track record of shaping priorities, driving decisions, and landing complex, cross-functional programs
- Strong strategic judgment and systems thinking, with the ability to connect company and Ads priorities, organizational dynamics, technical realities, and execution constraints into a coherent plan
- Proven ability to lead high-impact initiatives from ambiguous problem definition through measurable outcomes, including establishing clear success metrics, governance, and accountability mechanisms
- Exceptional analytical skills, able to use both quantitative and qualitative data to diagnose issues, frame options, and influence decisions with clear, structured recommendations
- Outstanding executive communication skills, including the ability to craft concise narratives, decision memos, business reviews, and leadership communications for technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority, build trust quickly, and drive alignment across senior stakeholders with competing priorities and perspectives
More about this role
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here .
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