Sr PgM, Engineering Program Management

Adobe • Seattle, WA

3d

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 We are looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager to help build the future of Adobe Premiere on mobile – one of Adobe’s flagship products. The role demands someone who is self-motivated and passionate about driving complex, high-impact programs that align with Adobe's strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background, strong communication skills, and be capable of coordinating multiple cross-functional initiatives with a sense of urgency. This role calls for a technical Program Manager who can navigate ambiguity, take decisive action, and achieve high-quality outcomes at scale.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 6-10 years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or a related field OR equivalent practical experience.
• A deep understanding of mobile app development is required (Android and iOS).
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software development processes, cloud technologies, and system architectures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact programs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Have led on creation, consensus and roll-out of new program, planning and development processes.
• Strong Agile experience and background. Both as a participant and a driver.
• High level of immediacy and ownership with the ability to prioritize effectively and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and pivot strategies, be flexible and open to new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and collaborators with competing priorities.
• Experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong business insight and ability to connect technical initiatives to business impact.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with a proactive and strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product management, operations, and other teams to achieve program goals.
• Establish and maintain program timelines, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Develop and implement standard methodologies for program management to optimize efficiency and execution.
• Communicate program status, challenges, and dependencies to collaborators at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.
• Ensure technical teams stay focused and accountable for delivering high-quality solutions on time.
• Collaborate in partnership with product and engineering leadership to balance short-term work with long-term architectural strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees