Director, Strategic Operations at Adobe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of ten years of demonstrated experience in strategic operational roles, partnering directly with senior leaders and executives
  • Experience in technology, SaaS, or digital media is highly desirable; familiarity with GenAI landscape is a strong plus
  • Exceptional program management skills and ability to orchestrate across multiple workstreams with precision; strong operational execution skills
  • Critical thinking skills to demonstrate progress and impact
  • Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly evolving environments, with a bias for action and problem solving
  • Deep experience in stakeholder management and influencing across all levels of an organization; ability to design, implement, and lead change management initiatives
  • Ability to learn, grow, and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve
  • Strong facilitation and meeting design skills—able to drive alignment and decisions in complex settings
  • Integrity, good judgment, and a sense of urgency in driving outcomes
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus
  • Experience with financial planning and marketing budgets, with the ability to partner effectively with Finance, Operations, Performance Marketing teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and operator to the VP of Product Marketing, helping to define priorities, shape strategy, and ensure effective decision-making
  • Lead critical initiatives that accelerate business priorities for Creators & GenAI, from cross-functional programs to new market opportunities
  • Drive operational excellence: streamline processes, manage organizational rhythms, and improve execution across planning, communications, and reporting
  • Be the connective tissue across teams—partnering with Product, Marketing, GTM, and cross-functional stakeholders to align goals, resolve challenges, and keep teams moving forward
  • Own executive communications: prepare materials for leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive-level updates
  • Enable organizational efficiency: design and lead team offsites, leadership forums, and other engagements that foster clarity, alignment, and culture
  • Partner effectively with Finance, Operations, Performance Marketing teams to track investments, optimize spend, and inform in-quarter and long-term planning decisions
  • Act as a multiplier for leadership capacity by anticipating needs, surfacing opportunities, and ensuring follow-through on critical priorities

Skills

Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Optimization
Business Strategy
Program Management
Executive Advisory
Global Operations

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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