Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Adobe is seeking a Technical Program Manager to help Firefly Foundry execute strategic objectives to build new GenAI-powered experiences for enterprise customers, transforming how creative teams get their work done at scale. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping execution strategy and leading all aspects of Technical Program Management. From driving planning activities to improving processes and communicating vertically and horizontally across the company, teams will rely on you to keep everyone aligned and informed. This is a highly cross-functional role with partnerships across product, engineering, design, research, and platform teams. Your work will have a direct impact on the effectiveness and scalability of Firefly Foundry's enterprise offerings. You will improve collaboration, communication, execution, and alignment across core teams and partners throughout Adobe's product portfolio. The ideal candidate is experienced in navigating complex technical domains, has familiarity with AI/ML systems, and is passionate about solving ambiguous problems. If you are excited about building the future of GenAI-powered creative solutions for enterprise customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Over 10 years of experience in Technical Program Management or an equivalent field.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or an associated area, or equivalent experience.
Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs in AI/ML, SaaS, or enterprise products.
Experience delivering customer-facing or enterprise solutions.
Ability to function effectively in unclear, rapidly changing settings and provide clarity to complicated issues.
Strong collaborator management and influencing skills, including executive communication.
Clear presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to balance technical depth with business and customer needs.
Ability to manage multiple programs with strong attention to detail and execution quality.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on impact and scalability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML or GenAI systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with product, engineering, research, and build teams to drive execution of Firefly Foundry programs for enterprise customers.
Lead end-to-end program management for GenAI initiatives, from concept through customer deployment and iteration.
Align cross-functional teams (product, engineering, legal, partnerships, and go-to-market) to deliver customer solutions.
Translate customer and business requirements into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables.
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across multiple programs.
Establish processes and operating rhythms to support efficient execution and iteration.
Communicate program status, decisions, and risks to leadership and collaborators.
Coordinate model integrations (including third-party models), feature readiness, and customer onboarding.
Drive key initiatives to accelerate delivery and unlock new capabilities!
Improve execution efficiency, collaboration, and visibility across teams.