Manager, Learning & Certification, Pinterest Academy

San Francisco, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$120,321–$247,718 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Pinterest Academy is seeking a Manager, Learning & Certification to lead the design, development, and execution of global learning and certification programs for advertisers and agencies. This people management role involves leading a team of instructional designers, overseeing diverse learning formats, and collaborating cross-functionally with product marketing, sales, L&D, and IT. The manager will be a subject matter expert, driving impact through strategic direction, best-in-class instructional design, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing and growing the team, designing and maintaining programs, overseeing certification launches, building partner relationships, leveraging data for improvement, staying current with industry trends (including AI), managing projects, and communicating program impact. The role requires 10+ years of experience in L&D or certification management, with at least 2 years in people management, and preferred experience in ad tech or digital media.

About Pinterest:

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.

Pinterest Academy is seeking a Learning & Certification Program Manager to lead the design, development, and execution of high-impact learning and certification experiences for advertisers and agencies globally. This is a people management role, responsible for inspiring a team of instructional designers, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes eLearning, certifications, webinars, video tutorials, and in-person training. You’ll work cross-functionally to identify learning needs, set strategic direction, and ensure our programs reflect best-in-class instructional design, industry trends, and business goals. This is a highly cross-functional role with key stakeholders in product marketing, sales, learning & development, and IT. This position will serve as a thought partner and subject matter expert within the business marketing team, driving tremendous impact alongside a small and scrappy team.

What you’ll do:

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of instructional designers and program managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.

Lead the end-to-end design and maintenance of engaging learning and certification programs, including curriculum maps, assessments, and learner-centered content tailored for advertisers and agencies.

Oversee the launch and evolution of certification programs, including exam development, administration, SME engagement, vendor management, and global rollout.

Build and nurture relationships with cross-functional partners in product, sales, engineering, and marketing to ensure training solutions align with business needs and product developments.

Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, learner feedback, and industry best practices.

Stay ahead of trends in instructional design, ad tech, and emerging content creation tools and methods (e.g., AI, gamification,, xAPI), integrating new developments into our strategies.

Ensure the effective management of multiple projects with varying complexity, using strong project management skills to deliver high-quality results on time.

Communicate program requirements, progress, and impact to key stakeholders through exceptional written and verbal communications.

Promote learning and certification programs internally and externally to maximize reach and impact.

Leverage AI tools to personalize learning pathways, automate content creation, analyze learner data, and enhance the effectiveness and scalability of training and certification programs.

What we are looking for:

10+ years of experience in instructional design, learning & development, or certification program management, with at least 2 years in a people management role.

Proven experience building and launching external eLearning and certification programs, ideally within ad tech, digital media, or marketing agency environments.

Expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and eLearning tools (e.g., Evolve, Intellum, Caveon, Asana,,).

Experience designing assessments and certification criteria, as well as managing vendor relationships.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, pivot, and deliver in a fast-paced, global setting.

Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills to partner across functions and regions.

Strategic and creative thinker who can translate complex topics into engaging, accessible learning experiences.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., digital advertising, learning design) or equivalent experience.

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 recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.

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.

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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. 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
$120,321—$247,718 USD
Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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