Sr. Executive Assistant

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Our Company 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! The Opportunity The Executive Assistant provides strategic and high-level administrative support to executive leadership, enabling operational excellence and efficient business execution. This role is both tactical and strategic—balancing daily coordination with long-term planning, process improvement, and relationship management. The EA acts as a trusted advisor and operations partner, ensuring that leaders’ time and focus are directed toward the highest business priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of administrative experience, including 4+ years supporting executive leadership (VP level or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited direction.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with proven diplomacy and professionalism across all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence culture and contribute to organizational success beyond administrative duties.
You think strategically while delivering flawlessly.
You operate with grace under pressure and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment.
You are a trusted partner who amplifies leadership impact and strengthens team connectivity.
You bring curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement to every aspect of administrative operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Support Anticipate executive needs and proactively align schedules, priorities, and resources to meet organizational goals.
Partner with leadership on business rhythms, including staff meetings, all-hands, and team offsites—driving agenda design, action tracking, and follow-through.
Provide insight and recommendations to improve team processes, communication flows, and overall operational efficiency.
Prepare and synthesize materials for executive reviews, leadership meetings, and presentations.
Collaborate with finance, communications, and HR business partners on planning, budgeting, and organizational communications.
Executive Partnership Serve as an extension of the executive—representing their priorities, voice, and decisions across internal and external engagements.
Manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion and handle complex, confidential matters with judgment and professionalism.
Act as a culture and communications hub for the organization, driving engagement and alignment across distributed teams.
Administrative Excellence Provide comprehensive calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and event logistics for executives and their teams.
Coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met with precision.
Maintain and continuously refine administrative processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, other Executive Assistants, and external partners to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
Partner with business unit and operations teams to implement initiatives and drive results that impact both the immediate organization and related teams across Adobe.