Director, Partner Co‑Innovation & Strategic Execution

Adobe • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! Role Summary The Director, Partner Co‑Innovation & Strategic Execution is a senior individual contributor accountable for advancing Adobe’s partner co‑innovation strategy through disciplined execution, operating model leadership, and executive‑level decision support. This role operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating complex partner opportunities into structured, scalable co‑innovation motions that drive early adoption, pipeline creation, and long‑term ecosystem impact. With broad autonomy and significant influence, the Director owns critical components of the partner co‑innovation operating model and leads high‑visibility partner‑led solution initiatives with GSIs and agencies. The role is expected to operate independently in ambiguous environments, exercise sound judgment, and shape outcomes across multiple teams and stakeholders

Requirements

• ~12+ years of experience in partnerships, strategy, program leadership, consulting, or enterprise technology environments
• Demonstrated success operating as a senior individual contributor driving complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Deep experience working with GSIs or agencies on solution development, transformation, or GTM efforts
• Strong executive communication skills and experience supporting senior‑level decision‑making
• Proven ability to create structure, clarity, and momentum in ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

• Background in SaaS, enterprise platforms, or partner‑driven growth models
• Experience in consulting, transformation programs, or PMO leadership contexts
• Exposure to front‑office transformation, digital experience platforms, martech, or data‑driven solutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without formal authority

Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership of the Partner Co‑Innovation Operating Model
• Senior IC Leadership within Co‑Innovation Programs
• Executive‑Level Execution and Governance Leadership
• Enable Scale and Ecosystem Transition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed