Sr Global Public Policy Manager

Adobe • Washington, DC

1d • $120,700 - $211,850

About The Position

Adobe is seeking a public policy leader to join its Global Government Relations and Public Policy team. The role develops positions and strategies on public policy issues including artificial intelligence, digital trust, creator rights, competition, privacy, consumer protection, and the future of work. The manager identifies emerging trends, evaluates their implications for Adobe, its customers, and its industry, and turns complex issues into recommendations, policy positions, and action plans.

The role leads work from research through strategy, internal alignment, and external engagement; advises senior leaders on risks and opportunities; and collaborates with teams across Adobe as well as policymakers, industry groups, researchers, and other experts worldwide. The manager also represents Adobe in policy discussions and helps shape outcomes in markets around the world.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in public policy, government, business strategy, consulting, public affairs, political campaigns, or a related field.
• Interest in technology and its effects on people, businesses, and governments.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Sound judgment and the ability to interpret incomplete or conflicting information.
• Experience advising senior leaders and helping them make decisions.
• A record of building support across teams with different priorities.
• Ability to develop a strategy, implement it, and adjust as circumstances change.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and advancing work without an established playbook.
• Ability to balance long-term goals with near-term results.
• Willingness to learn new subjects quickly and take ownership from problem definition through delivery.
• Experience working across countries or adapting approaches to different political, regulatory, or market settings.

Nice To Haves

• Asks effective questions and quickly identifies what matters.
• Connects policy developments to business goals and turns insight into action.
• Builds trust, listens to different views, and helps groups reach decisions.
• Comfortable drafting memos, leading meetings, and briefing executives.
• Takes ownership, follows through, and focuses on results.
• Enthusiastic about helping shape future developments.

Responsibilities

• Build Adobe’s approach to technology and public policy issues around the world.
• Identify emerging trends and explain their potential implications for Adobe, its customers, and its industry.
• Turn complex issues into clear recommendations, policy positions, and action plans.
• Lead work from early research through strategy, internal alignment, and external engagement.
• Advise senior leaders on risks, opportunities, and possible paths forward.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, Engineering, Communications, Trust & Safety, and Government Relations to develop shared plans and advance work.
• Develop policy positions, executive briefings, presentations, submissions, and advocacy materials.
• Build relationships with policymakers, industry groups, researchers, and outside experts.
• Represent Adobe in policy discussions and help shape outcomes in markets around the world.
• Help Adobe teams prepare for future developments.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new-hire equity award.
• Non-sales roles may receive short-term incentives through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

What This Job Offers

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