Program Manager, C&P Strategy and Business Operations

Adobe•San Jose, CA

9d•$98,800 - $202,250

About The Position

We're looking for a Program Manager, Strategy & Operations to join the Strategy and Business Operations team in Adobe's Creativity + Productivity (C+P) organization. We're an energized team of strategists and operations leaders working on high priority projects and processes. In this role, you'll lead high-impact operational programs that shape how C+P plans, operates, and allocates its most important resource: its people. You'll focus on building and running the structures, processes, and tools that enable senior leaders to make faster, better-informed decisions, starting with the build-out of a new Headcount Planning and Operations Center of Excellence (COE). As that function matures, your scope will grow to include additional programs and operational priorities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to do work that matters, working directly with the Director of Strategy & Operations, partnering across internal teams and strategy and operations leads. If you're someone who is motivated by building something new, thrives in ambiguity, and wants real influence over how a large, complex organization runs, this role is for you.

Requirements

6-10 years of experience in program management, strategy and operations, or business operations in a large, matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs independently — from structuring the problem through execution
Strong fundamentals in program and project management: planning, workstream coordination, and reporting
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; you will build executive-ready outputs regularly and without heavy direction
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with imperfect or incomplete data
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across all levels, from working teams to executive stakeholders
Sound judgment, high ownership, and the ability to make progress when not everything is defined

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of strategic operational programs from initiation through steady-state, with limited oversight — starting with the HC Planning and Operations COE
Define workplans, achievements, governance structures, and success measures; create momentum across concurrent workstreams
Build and maintain program artifacts that are clear and usable by others
Prepare executive-ready materials for senior audiences
Facilitate alignment across cross-functional partners and strategy and operations leads
Translate operational complexity into clear recommendations and concise communication tailored to each audience
Document current-state processes; diagnose gaps and inefficiencies with a focus on business impact
Design and implement improved workflows, approval processes, and operating cadences
Build dashboards, trackers, and reporting templates designed for scale
Synthesize data and insights to support planning, decision-making, and executive reporting