Sr. IT Project & Program Manager

Pinterest is a platform that inspires creativity and helps users plan memorable experiences. They are seeking a Sr. IT Project & Program Manager to develop strategies and implement tools for managing IT resources, focusing on analytics, governance, and cost savings across various software and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a representative of Pinterest’s global asset footprint; driving analytics, governance, recommendations, and cost savings opportunities across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, infrastructure and consulting agreements
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to onboard AI tool pilots, providing white-glove support to navigate legal review and vendor security compliance
• Assist IT management in understanding financial and other business data, including cloud, network, desktop, consulting and SaaS/licensing
• Develop models and analyses to drive better decision-making and business performance, identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• In partnership with Procurement and IT, review invoices, contracts, etc., to ensure accurate budgeting/forecasting and to optimize cost
• Review vendor history and work with technical teams to understand current and future licensing needs, performing analytics across various tools (discovery, financial, contracting, outside portals) as needed to establish license positioning
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for strategic vendors, analyzing performance metrics and discussing opportunities for improvement and growth
• Support the management of Software Asset Management (SAM) tools to analyze enterprise-wide software spend, identify savings opportunities, and develop a long-term roadmap for software optimization
• Assist in the management and development of the IT Team’s budget, by working with our IT senior leadership team and financial planning and analyst team to update our monthly/yearly forecasts

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) or a related function, with strong knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud, and enterprise software spend management
• 5+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of complex vendor engagements, including onboarding, offboarding, renewals, contract analysis, licensing reviews, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced spreadsheet experience and familiarity with budgeting and forecasting cycles, reconciling invoices and contracts, and translating complex spend data into clear recommendations, forecasts, and long-term value opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and clearly communicate insights, recommendations, and business impacts to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering effectively with Procurement, Finance, FP&A, IT leadership, security, legal, and business stakeholders to drive aligned outcomes
• Ability to support strategic vendor and software investment decisions by evaluating business requirements, assessing current and future licensing needs, and developing informed recommendations aligned to organizational goals
• Experience using and managing SAM, discovery, financial, contract, and vendor management tools to analyze enterprise technology spend, perform software inventory and license positioning, track compliance, and optimize costs
• Experience working in Agile or sprint-based operating models to drive process improvements, scale services, and deliver results in fast-moving, cross-functional environments
• Experience supporting the onboarding of emerging technology or AI tools, including coordination across legal, security, compliance, and business stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems a related field or equivalent experience