Principal Engineering Program Manager at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering or technical product/program management
  • Experience running large-scale org-wide initiatives requiring teamwork across a broad set of partners and participants
  • Proven knowledge of portfolio, resource, and process management
  • Experience managing a portfolio in an “always on” cloud/services-based organization; driving resiliency and optimizations to ensure a positive customer experience every time
  • Adept at working well across organizations and building relationships with a globally diverse workforce
  • Strategic professional skilled in blending technology and business, valuing teamwork
  • Strong bias for action, clear communication, sound judgment, and technical fluency
  • Ability to confidently present insights to leadership and engage engineers on technical decisions and trade-offs
  • Curiosity, grit, and a growth mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale complex, high-impact programs for Firefly Enterprise
  • Drive cross-functional execution in close partnership with product, design, engineering, and business stakeholders
  • Align priorities to outcomes, manage resources and trade-offs, and ensure transparency throughout
  • Identify barriers early and propose innovative solutions that unlock velocity and clarity across teams
  • Build strong, effective working relationships with product, design, engineering, operations, and business teams to align priorities and drive outcomes together
  • Set clear expectations, ensure visibility, and lead trade-off discussions to deliver high-quality execution across complex programs
  • Own the planning and delivery of technical programs by defining scope, aligning stakeholders, and mobilizing cross-functional teams
  • Identify and implement process and tooling improvements that remove friction, improve execution speed, and support team efficiency at scale
  • Ensure seamless delivery and strategic alignment across all projects and programs

Skills

Program Management
Cross-Functional Execution
Stakeholder Management
Technical Fluency
Leadership Communication
Generative AI
Resource Management
Risk Identification

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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