Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager

Adobe•San Jose, CA

22h

About The Position

We're looking for a strategic and execution-focused Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager to partner with the Total Rewards function! This role bridges planning and implementation, ensuring strong alignment, prioritization, and delivery of key initiatives. This leader is responsible for leading a team that supports delivering seamless employee experience through operational excellence, emphasizing process rigor, data integrity, and effective system management. They will oversee core operations while driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across systems, vendors, and processes. The role also leads a high-performing operations/PMO team, balancing day-to-day execution with enterprise-wide, must-win initiatives. Success requires strong cross-functional collaboration, operational rigor, and the ability to translate strategy into clear plans and measurable results.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in Total Rewards, including knowledge of Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility, HR Operations, Program Management, or related fields, possessing extensive expertise in crafting and implementing employee rewards programs.
Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and complex programs at scale
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including PMO and/or operations functions
Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution, with strong planning and operational rigor
Exceptional partner management and communication skills, with experience working at the executive level
Experience with HR technology and systems (e.g., HRIS, compensation platforms, and benefit enrollment systems; a plus for experience with Workday, Darwin, Benifex, and bswift)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Critical thinking with a strong execution attitude
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
Operational excellence and attention to detail
Influencing without authority
Collaboration and cross-functional leadership
Continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday, Darwin, Benifex, and bswift

Responsibilities

Lead strategic operations and planning for the compensation and benefits area
Coordinate development and management of the Operations and PMO group, ensuring strong operational excellence prioritization, and execution rigor
Drive execution of must-win initiatives, large-scale programs, and annual cycles (e.g., compensation planning, benefits cycles, compliance initiatives)
Ensure team delivers on seamless day-to-day operations, finding opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve processes
Decipher operational issues or inefficiencies, with a focus on finding effective ways to ensure accurate resolution of problems
Scale operations across the world, understanding where to demonstrate automation and having an “AI first” approach to improve productivity across the broader Total Rewards team.
Drive strategic oversight of vendor partnerships, aligning service delivery and operational processes with business objectives while ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes
Implement governance, reporting, and tracking mechanisms to measure success and drive accountability
Partner across Total Rewards Leaders, EX and business teams to ensure Total Rewards programs are effectively delivered and aligned to company goals