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      <Title>Manager, Learning &amp; Certification, Pinterest Academy</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>We&#39;re seeking a Learning &amp; Certification Program Manager to lead the design, development, and execution of high-impact learning and certification experiences for advertisers and agencies globally.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>You&#39;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.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>
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<li>Managing, mentoring, and growing a team of instructional designers and program managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.</li>
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<li>Leading 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.</li>
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<li>Overseeing the launch and evolution of certification programs, including exam development, administration, SME engagement, vendor management, and global rollout.</li>
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<li>Building and nurturing relationships with cross-functional partners in product, sales, engineering, and marketing to ensure training solutions align with business needs and product developments.</li>
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<li>Driving continuous improvement using data analysis, learner feedback, and industry best practices.</li>
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<li>Staying 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.</li>
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<li>Ensuring the effective management of multiple projects with varying complexity, using strong project management skills to deliver high-quality results on time.</li>
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<li>Communicating program requirements, progress, and impact to key stakeholders through exceptional written and verbal communications.</li>
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<li>Promoting learning and certification programs internally and externally to maximize reach and impact.</li>
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<li>Leveraging AI tools to personalize learning pathways, automate content creation, analyze learner data, and enhance the effectiveness and scalability of training and certification programs.</li>
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<p>We&#39;re looking for someone with 10+ years of experience in instructional design, learning &amp; development, or certification program management, with at least 2 years in a people management role.</p>
<p>Key qualifications include:</p>
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<li>Proven experience building and launching external eLearning and certification programs, ideally within ad tech, digital media, or marketing agency environments.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and eLearning tools (e.g., Evolve, Intellum, Caveon, Asana).</li>
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<li>Experience designing assessments and certification criteria, as well as managing vendor relationships.</li>
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<li>Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, pivot, and deliver in a fast-paced, global setting.</li>
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<li>Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills to partner across functions and regions.</li>
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<li>Strategic and creative thinker who can translate complex topics into engaging, accessible learning experiences.</li>
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<li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in a relevant field (e.g., digital advertising, learning design) or equivalent experience.</li>
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<p>Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>hybrid</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$120,321-$247,718 USD</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Project Management, Adult Learning Principles, E-Learning Tools, AI, Gamification, xAPI</Skills>
      <Category>Marketing</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Pinterest</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/pinterest.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for future reference.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.pinterest.com/</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pinterest/jobs/7678707</Applyto>
      <Location>San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-18</Postedate>
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