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About Pinterest: Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It's where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love.In your role, you'll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You'll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helpingPinnersmake their lives better in the positive corner of the internet. Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences. Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that's uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our landing page to learn more. We're looking for an experienced Sr. Marketing Operations Manager to support the Marketing & Comms Strategy & Ops team at Pinterest. Our newly formed Marketing Deal Desk team is responsible for managing responsible investments for Pinterest's Marketing + Communications (M&C) team, and we are currently seeking a diligent, go-getter, and strategic minded Marketing Operations Manager to join our team. This role is designed for an operational professional who thrives in building new processes, has a passion for data, strives for efficiency, and enjoys working in a highly cross-functional environment. This role requires frequent interaction with tools, templates, and systems that aid our planning, budgeting, and business operations procedures. It's crucial to the organization's success, involves collaboration, and will keep evolving and expanding as the organization progresses. Nothing compares to the opportunity of being part of a team right from its inception and contributing to a company's growth story. Join Pinterest, help us lay the blueprint for our Marketing + Communications operations, and take your career to the next level! What you'll do: Set the operating, planning, and reporting rhythm for the newly formed Marketing Deal Desk team by reviewing the current set of challenges, current systems, and implementing new ways of working for all aspects of Marketing + Communication vendor selection, procurement and contracting process. Become a consultative business partner to the global Marketing + Comms team to provide them with best practices and guidance on deal structuring, SOWs drafting, and scale lessons learned via scaled communications + training. Liaise with legal, procurement, and other cross-functional teams in the contracting, RFP, and procurement processes ensuring close alignment on internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring we are maximizing value of our spend (e.g ROI), developing training/best practices, and to enhance the program through regular reviews of key performance indicators (KPIs). Beyond the deal desk, responsible for architecting and executing operational plans, accelerate progress, and complete projects that support both the growth of the business and enable our Marketing + Communications teams to focus on their craft and competencies. Utilize analytical tools (i.e., Tableau and SQL) to analyze and scrutinize marketing event performance data to extract valuable trends and growth opportunities. Leverage these insights to bolster analytical and reporting capabilities, ensuring informed decision-making. Utilize your Excel / Google Sheets expertise to craft accurate, future financial forecasts informed by historical data and trends. Create an internal communication plan for broad rollout of updated process documentation across the organization. Wha