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COMMERCIAL PROJECT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES LEAD (12-MONTHS MATERNITY COVER) AT A GLANCE We are looking for a strategic, action-oriented, and highly capable C...
COMMERCIAL PROJECT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES LEAD (12-MONTHS MATERNITY COVER)
We are looking for a strategic, action-oriented, and highly capable Commercial Project & Strategic Initiatives Lead to step into a
critical 12-month maternity cover role.
In this position, you won't just manage timelines, you will own the execution of high-impact strategic initiatives across our
global commercial landscape. You will take point on complex, cross-functional projects, orchestrate alignment between diverse
stakeholder groups, and importantly, ensure that new programs are successfully adopted by regional markets to drive tangible
business growth.
You will be joining the Global Commercial Programs & Market Expansion team - the command centre behind some of our most critical
and high-impact strategic initiatives. This is where strategy turns into action and where we push ideas all the way to the finish
line.
Operating at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, Sales, Product, GTM, Tech, and regional markets, the team drives the
programs that shape how we operate, scale our business, and unlock new growth opportunities. We take complex challenges, bring
clarity and structure, and turn them into tangible results.
While anchored within the broader Commercial Operations setup, the team operates with a strong strategy and business development
mindset, focusing on translating strategic priorities into execution that drives premium growth and commercial impact.
Think of us as the team that bridges strategy and execution, aligning the right people, making sharp decisions, and turning
ambition into measurable business results.
If you’re energized by shaping direction, solving complex challenges, and driving real impact, you found your team!
through to final delivery, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.
diverse teams around unified project goals, navigating a complex matrix organization with ease.
Manage expectations, navigate conflicting priorities, and facilitate sharp, data-driven decision-making.
ensuring regional markets and teams fully integrate new tools, programs, and commercial frameworks into their daily operations.
Cross-Functional Program Management Team and executive leadership.
initiatives (experience in management consulting or a fast-paced global commercial environment is highly valued).
multi-layered initiatives in matrixed organizations. Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is preferred.
stakeholders, resolving conflict, and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
organizational changes stick.
maintain a solution-oriented mindset.
are a clear plus.
A fair and balanced internal recruiting process with an opportunity to learn about other teams, roles, and challenges. On is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions
related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
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. Unlike social media platforms engineered to hijack attention, Pinterest is built as a visual search and discovery platform that transforms inspiration into action. Our 2026 brand campaign—centered on the rallying cry "Less URL, More IRL"—has hit a cultural nerve by positioning us as a destination that helps people get off the app and into their own lives. This commitment to user well-being is echoed globally through the leadership of our CEO, Bill Ready, whose industry-defining advocacy for youth safety, responsible AI, and proactive content moderation sets Pinterest apart as a pioneering force for a healthier, more positive digital future. The Role We are looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead communications for Pinterest across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), which represents the fourth largest digital advertising market globally. Joining a passionate, highly collaborative global communications team where being a true team player is essential, you will carve out our narrative to resonate locally with traditional and emerging media. You will position Pinterest as a destination that delivers inspiration that people act on through shopping, articulating what this means for brands utilizing our full-funnel marketing experience. Based in Hamburg, you will work directly alongside the Managing Director of DACH, Lucas Brinkman, supporting his business and sales teams across the region. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our AI Hub of Excellence based in Zurich, seeking unique opportunities to strengthen Pinterest’s core narrative around responsible AI and how we strategically leverage it within the platform. As a people manager, you will also be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring one direct report based in Berlin as well as a PR agency team based locally. What you’ll do: * Lead External Communications in DACH: Own and execute the communications plans and execution across consumer, B2B, corporate, and policy communications across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. * Drive Brand & Consumer Campaigns: Drive proactive consumer PR initiatives that localize and amplify our global brand campaigns. You will translate our core messaging—that Pinterest is "a better feed that feeds the soul"—to DACH audiences, positioning the platform as a tool for real life. * Amplify the Zurich AI Hub Excellence: Partner with our technical and product teams in Zurich to build compelling narratives around our AI innovation, showcasing how Pinterest leads the industry in responsible AI and content moderation. * Executive & Leadership Communications: Partner closely with DACH MD Lucas Brinkman and global executives to support, prepare, and amplify them at top-tier industry events, media appearances, and complex topical narratives. * Media & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and new media across the DACH region. Manage rapid response to high-priority regional issues, ensuring Pinterest is accurately represented. * Team Leadership & Agency Management: Act as a supportive line manager to your Berlin-based direct report, fostering a learning-focused environment. Oversee in-market PR agencies, directing their work, monitoring progress, reporting, and budgeting. * Cross-functional Partnerships: Build collaborative partnerships with regional sales, policy, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on business priorities and protect brand integrity. What we’re looking for: * Minimum 15 Years of Communications Experience: Ideally with a fast-paced technology, digital media, or global platform brand, preferably with experience operating within a US-headquartered corporate environment. * Deep Mastery of the DACH Media Landscape: Explicit expertise and established media relationships within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, spanning business, tech, trade, consumer press and emerging media. * Proven People Leadership: Experience directly managing and developing talent, with the ability to effectively guide and empower a remote direct report (based in Berlin). * Strategic B2B & Commercial Acumen: Experience driving PR strategies within a major digital advertising market, comfortably articulating full-funnel value propositions to brands and advertisers. * Familiarity with Tech Policy & Innovation: Deep alignment with our core policy stances (teen safety, online content moderation, and responsible AI) and the ability to turn complex tech/AI capabilities into mainstream corporate stories. * Exceptional Executive Presence: A proven track record of working directly with, advising, and building trust with senior regional leadership and C-suite executives. * An Absolute Team Player: A collaborative, supportive mindset that thrives within a tight-knit international communications team. * Language Skills: Business level fluency in German and English, with exceptional writing skills and a strong eye for detail in both languages. * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, a related field or equivalent experience. In-Office Requirement Statement: * We request that the candidate is able to be present in the Hamburg office 1-2 times per and living within a commutable distance. Plus there will be an expectation of travel across the region. Relocation Statement: * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. #LI-HYBRID #LI-AKEO 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. Location based applicants €96.000—€187.000 EUR Our Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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At MyFitnessPal, we believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide tools, resources and support to enable users to reach their health goals. The Partnerships team at MyFitnessPal drives growth, engagement, and brand value through strategic collaborations with best-in-class organizations spanning from. We’re looking for a Sr. Lead, Partner Management who thrives at the point where relationships turn into results. Sitting on our Strategic Partnerships team, this person will own the partner experience after the deal is signed, leading onboarding, guiding cross-functional teams through execution, and nurturing each relationship into sustained, measurable growth. While they’ll support a small volume of deal activity, their primary mandate is managing and expanding existing partnerships so every initiative delivers meaningful impact for our users and our business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner Management & Relationship Growth * Operate as the day-to-day owner of key partnerships post-contract, serving as the primary point of contact for partner stakeholders * Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders at key brands, building trust that drives renewals and expansion * Build, advise, and grow strategic partnerships adjacent to MyFitnessPal to ensure long-term success and adoption * Support and grow our partner ecosystem, including onboarding new and deepening relationships across several verticals; for example: the health, wellness & pharma ecosystem; fitness & performance, nutrition & food systems; health technology and devices; corporate wellness, and commerce & loyalty programs. * Proactively manage partner needs, expectations, and roadmaps, identifying new opportunities to grow each relationship over time Onboarding & Cross-Functional Execution * Lead partner onboarding end-to-end, setting partnerships up for success from kickoff through launch * Act as the cross-functional lead coordinating across internal teams (Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance, etc.) to execute on signed deals * Guide internal teams through timelines, deliverables, and success metrics, keeping every workstream aligned and on track * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, business operations, and other internal teams to align solutions with partner needs * Translate partner goals into clear, structured execution plans and briefs Performance Management & Insights * Monitor overall partner health and growth metrics, conducting Quarterly or Bi-Annual Business Reviews with partner leadership against partnership agreements and account plans * Define, build, and scale audit mechanisms and metrics that explain partner performance and variance against goals * Identify risks, persistent problems, and areas of opportunity, collaborating across organizations to build scalable solutions Deal Support & Agreements * Negotiate and review redlines, partnering with Legal on agreements and renewals * Demonstrate a strong point of view by developing and sharing go-to-market strategies both internally and with partners * Act as a conduit between the market and MyFitnessPal’s internal teams—surfacing partner feedback, competitive signals, and emerging trends to help shape product positioning and go-to-market strategy * Provide post-deal continuity by transitioning newly signed partnerships into active management About You: * You’re relationship-driven and have a proven track record of helping partners succeed over the long term * You bring an analytical mindset and let data guide your decisions and recommendations * You have a strategic mindset, able to negotiate complex deals and work with Legal to redline and move a deal from term sheet to closed commercial agreement * You bring strong client management, project management, and follow-up skills, and you stay highly organized across multiple accounts * You’re a creative thinker who develops out-of-the-box programs that deliver measurable value * Growth-minded, resilient, and able to bring fresh, strategic thinking to complex challenges QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * 8–10 years in partner/account management, partnerships, business development, or strategic client-facing roles—ideally within business development or partnership functions * Proven success managing and growing high-impact, revenue-generating partnerships * Experience conducting business reviews and using performance data to drive retention, renewal, and upsell * Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives on time * Strong communicator with executive presence and excellent presentation skills Values you’ll model * Be Kind and Care — build with empathy; assume positive intent; support teammates and members. * Live Good Health — champion healthy habits and balance in how we work and what we ship. * Be Data-Inspired — ground decisions in research and data; measure what matters. * Champion Change — lean into ambiguity; iterate, learn, and improve continuously. * Leave it Better than You Found It — raise quality, clarify systems, and document as you go. * Make It Happen — bias to action; deliver impact with craft and accountability. The reasonably estimated salary for this role at MyFitnessPal ranges from $140,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, parental planning, mental health benefits, annual performance bonus, a 401(k) plan and match, responsible time off, monthly wellness and technology allowances, and others. EXCITING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS AND CULTURE Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually. Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy with our Responsible Time Off benefit. Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service. Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth. Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters. Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days. Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make. Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights. Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills. Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization. Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey. Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match. At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment. MyFitnessPal participates in E-Verify.
Sr. Commodity Manager – Electronics Location: Bradenton, FL or Remote Base Salary Rate: $142,520.00 to $167,670.00 Job type: Full-time About This Role The Sr. Commodity Manager will lead the global electronic components sourcing strategy for Kidde Global Solutions, including supplier strategy, negotiations, supplier performance, continuity of supply, cost productivity, and cross-functional support for product platforms. This role partners with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and business unit leaders to source components that meet standards for price, quality, delivery, technology alignment, and reliability of supply. This individual will also develop and execute strategic sourcing and commodity management plans for assigned categories and suppliers. Owns supplier performance from a commercial, quality, delivery, continuity of supply, and total-cost perspective. Leads sourcing activity from market analysis and RFQ through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing performance management. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain the multi-year global sourcing strategy for electronic components, including preferred supplier strategy, supplier segmentation, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and cost productivity roadmap. * Lead RFQ/RFP processes, bid analysis, supplier selection recommendations, award approvals, and implementation plans for assigned electronic categories and suppliers. * Negotiate pricing, rebates, lead times, payment terms, allocation commitments, quality requirements, inventory programs, VMI/consignment opportunities, and other commercial terms with suppliers and distributors. * Partner with engineering and product teams to support BOM review, component selection, second-source qualification, PCBA strategy, design-to-value opportunities, product lifecycle management, and obsolescence mitigation. * Establish supplier standards and networks that improve capacity availability, production location alignment, resiliency, and continuity of supply across global operations. * Analyze supplier cost drivers, including wafer/fab capacity, resin and metals pass-throughs, FX, freight, tariffs, MOQ/MPQ structures, lifecycle status, and distributor margin structures. * Create and manage a savings pipeline that includes sourcing events, supplier consolidation, alternate component qualification, value engineering, negotiation, and total-cost reduction initiatives. * Review and recommend supplier awards based on total value, including price, quality, delivery, technical capability, risk profile, working capital impact, and business continuity considerations. * Monitor electronics market conditions and communicate inflation, allocation, geopolitical, tariff, and obsolescence risks to procurement and business leadership. * Manage supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans in partnership with quality, engineering, operations, and planning teams. * Ensure sourcing decisions comply with trade, sanctions, restricted-party, cybersecurity, NDA, and supplier onboarding requirements. * Develop direct reports or matrixed team members by setting priorities, coaching strategic sourcing discipline, and creating clear execution cadence. * Gross and net productivity delivery against approved annual targets. * Supplier consolidation, preferred supplier utilization, and reduction of unmanaged spend. * Supply continuity, supplier on-time delivery, supplier quality performance, and lead-time reduction. * Contract coverage, payment-term improvement, and working-capital contribution. * Inflation mitigation, cost-avoidance delivery, and market intelligence adoption by the business. * Stakeholder satisfaction and speed of execution across engineering, operations, quality, finance, and business unit teams. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree * 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, electronics commodity management, supplier management, or supply chain experience. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. * Demonstrated experience leading RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract/commercial term development, supplier transitions, and cross-functional sourcing projects. * Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling, TCO analysis, market benchmarking, supplier quote analysis, and executive-level business case development. * Ability to lead across a matrixed global organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority. * Experience working with ERP, sourcing, spend analytics, contract management, or supplier performance systems. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare executive-ready recommendations. * Direct experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, semiconductor distribution, EMS/CM services, or engineered electronic assemblies. * Working knowledge of component lifecycle management, second sourcing, BOM cost analysis, allocation management, and electronics supplier/distributor commercial models. * Experience in fire safety, connected products, industrial controls, consumer electronics, building technologies, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated/electronics-intensive manufacturing environments. * Experience with APAC electronics sourcing, EMS suppliers, authorized distribution, direct manufacturer negotiations, or global supplier transitions. * APICS, CPSM, CIPS, Six Sigma, project management, or equivalent certification.