Director, Strategic Planning - Digital Media

Adobe • San Jose, CA

2d

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! As the Director of Strategic Planning, you will build the operating system that enables Adobe to plan with precision and execute with excellence. This is not about supporting strategy – it's about architecting and driving the operating infrastructure that drives the business. In this role, you'll engineer the planning frameworks, design the artifacts, and establish the rhythms that turn ambiguity into action and drive value for stakeholders and the business. If you're energized by building systems that scale, partnering with executives to drive organizational change, and creating the infrastructure that powers billion-dollar businesses, this role is designed for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years in strategy and operations or management consulting with a proven track record of building operating systems from the ground up
• Recognized expertise in architecting strategic planning frameworks – you've designed operating rhythms multiple times for large enterprises and can articulate what makes them work
• Master craftsperson – deep experience creating the templates, scorecards, dashboards, and artifacts that power great operations; your work brings clarity to complexity
• Executive presence and influence – demonstrated success partnering with and advising C-suite leaders in complex, matrixed environments
• High emotional intelligence – exceptional ability to read dynamics, build trust, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Tech-sector fluency – prior experience in software, SaaS, or technology strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Operating Rhythm Design: Architect the end-to-end strategic planning system – from annual planning cycles to quarterly business reviews – that drives clarity, accountability, and performance across the organization
• Planning Infrastructure: Design and build the complete suite of assets, artifacts, and templates that enable seamless execution: planning frameworks, scorecard architectures, executive dashboards, review deck structures, and governance models
• Forum Orchestration: Define the structure and cadence of key business forums – Kick-Offs, Planning Sessions, Strategy Reviews – ensuring each moment is purposeful, productive, and drives the business forward
• Executive Partnership: Build deep partnerships with senior leaders, leveraging high emotional intelligence to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, drive alignment, and influence decisions at the highest levels
• Organizational Transformation: Lead change initiatives that elevate how Adobe plans and operates, introducing best-in-class methodologies while adapting them to Adobe's culture and ambition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees