Sr. Technology Compliance Product Owner

Adobe•San Jose, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

This role involves independently leading complex compliance and assurance programs, serving as the primary Tech GRC lead for various audits and certifications, and managing relationships with partners. The position requires developing deep expertise in compliance frameworks and technologies, driving operational improvements, and contributing to the overall maturity of Tech GRC capabilities. The Product Owner will also mentor developing staff and contribute to internal documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

5-8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Information Security, Audit, Risk Management, or a related field.
Solid understanding of industry frameworks and standards such as SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, CSA STAR, FedRAMP, NIST, or similar regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience driving multi-functional programs involving Security, Engineering, Product, Legal, Privacy, HR, and external auditors.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical and compliance concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, exercise good judgment, and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become critical issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large-scale assurance programs such as internal preparedness evaluations, enterprise audit portfolios, certification readiness initiatives, or regulated product onboarding efforts.
Familiarity with Adobe's Common Controls Framework (CCF) or similar enterprise control frameworks.
Experience managing external assessor relationships and leading customer-facing or regulator-facing audits.
Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), security technologies, and modern software development practices.
Demonstrated success mentoring junior team members and raising quality standards across a team or program.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, PCI ISA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Independently lead complex compliance and assurance programs from initiation through completion, including planning, execution, issue management, reporting, and partner communications.
Own program outcomes with minimal strategic direction.
Lead multi-functional working groups and coordinate activities across multiple organizations.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and execution challenges and drive resolution plans.
Serve as the primary Tech GRC lead for internal readiness assessments, regulatory audits, certifications, and external assurance engagements.
Coordinate audit planning, evidence collection, walkthroughs, testing activities, auditor interactions, and remediation management.
Develop and maintain expertise in applicable compliance frameworks and Adobe's Common Controls Framework (CCF).
Provide mentorship on control design, test strategies, and compliance requirements.
Independently manage relationships with partners up to the senior manager and director level.
Present recommendations, findings, risk assessments, and program status to management audiences.
Influence decision-making through strong business insight, technical credibility, and data-driven analysis.
Build trusted partnerships across Security, Engineering, Legal, Privacy, Product, HR, and external auditors.
Develop deep expertise in multiple compliance frameworks and associated technologies.
Serve as a trusted advisor to product teams, security teams, and Tech GRC leadership.
Support developing staff and help raise the overall quality of delivery across the organization.
Contribute to internal documentation, standards, training materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Drive operational improvements that improve efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.
Build repeatable processes, templates, dashboards, and governance mechanisms.
Find opportunities for automation and collaborate with GRC Engineering to improve control monitoring and evidence collection.
Contribute to critical initiatives that improve Tech GRC capabilities and maturity.