Senior Strategy and Business Operations Manager

The Opportunity

Adobe is seeking a Senior Strategy and Business Operations Manager to join the Creative Product Group Strategy & Operations team. This team is responsible for driving thought leadership, planning, decision and execution processes and communication for the Creative Product Group, covering products such as Firefly, Lightroom, Premier, Photoshop etc. This role works in partnership with a broad set of partner organizations (Marketing, Product, Engineering, Program Management, Analytics and more). 

In this highly visible role, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to build and implement critical initiatives while ensuring alignment across segments. These will include: 

• Managing end-to-end execution of the plan/initiatives 

• Leading strategic and operations planning including objectives and key results 

• Planning and facilitating executive reviews including capturing notes and action items 

• Proactively identifying and managing risks within projects 

• Communicating status and key decisions to partners and executives across various organizations within Adobe 

• Providing guidance and ensuring alignment between executives and your leaders 

What you need to succeed 

• 10 or more years in a business operations, consulting, strategy, or product management function required 

• Experience developing both high level and operational strategy 

• Experience motivating change and working on complex cross-functional projects end-to-end and/or in highly matrixed organizations required. 

• Motivated, execution-­oriented high-performance individual with ability to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a high-­pressure environment 

• Proven leadership and experience in identifying and solving broad and sophisticated issues 

• Strong analytical and problem-­solving skills 

• Proven flexibility and adaptability including ability to think on your feet 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong relationships 

• Experience working with high level executives 

• Experience with planning process, and/or metrics and measurement desired 

• Experience with a SAAS Software Company strongly preferred 

• MBA Degree preferred OR 10+ years of experience OR equivalent practical experience. 

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $125,300 -- $248,400 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. 



In California, the pay range for this position is $171,600 - $248,400


At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.