Senior Technical Program Manager

Adobe Systems
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2024 CLOSED ON 7/20/2024

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Job Details

JOB LEVEL
P40
EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual Contributor

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPgM) to execute large-scale programs in the Digital Media Platform. This position will enable optimal customer experiences within our Commerce systems that allow our business customers to get the most out of their Adobe relationship. Are you a self-starter who can drive large-scale programs throughout the software life cycle?

We would love for you to:
  • Build and coordinate all aspects of a program, including: detailed project plans, resource allocations, risks/issues remediation, status reporting, dependencies, and is primary "go to" person for project details.
  • Maintain a deep, technical end-to-end understanding of the solution being built, its upstream and downstream dependencies and impacts, and ensure teams align to critical changes needed to support the initiative.
  • Be seen as a subject matter leader who collaborates with end to end team: Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, UX, QA, etc. We seek a candidate who has a firm knowledge of business goals, and find creative solutions for engineering problems yielding the fastest time to market.
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent programs, varying in size/scope/complexity, spanning across several different teams and organizations.
  • Build material(s) that can be consumed at various levels of the organization - from executive-level presentations, to finite-level materials to be consumed by project/program teams.
  • Proactively identify risks in all assigned areas; work with teams and management to mitigate these risks before they become issues.
  • Actively engage and influence people at all levels: from front-line team members to VPs, SVPs, and C-level executives, connecting continuously to partners throughout the organization.
  • Understand and bring visibility to technical challenges, and optimally articulate and navigate through options that deliver the best customer experience.
  • Be steadfast in the pursuit of delivery excellence. Ensure ALL project team members have clear line of sight on the goals, expectations, and success criteria, and are setting the table to ensure success.

We would love someone who is:
  • Bachelor's degree / 8 years experience in program management.
  • Very organized with outstanding attention to detail; understands the what, why, when, how and who to drive better solutions.
  • Self-starter! Extensive program management experience on large scale initiatives; background in PMO-best practices a strong plus
  • Knowledgeable of cloud-based software development, preferably in ecommerce, software licensing, payments and/or administration.
  • Experienced in an always-on, services-based infrastructure/architecture, ensuring unparalleled customer experience scaled to address future demands.
  • Self-motivated, technically curious and learns how processes and systems work without being asked.
  • Comfortable presenting to everyone from C-level to the Individual Contributor
  • Experienced in leading large-scale programs across organizations in a matrixed, globally-diverse workforce!
  • Experienced with applications such as Jira, or other workload (Backlog) management tools and project management tools required. Knowledgeable of Scrum methodology.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $123,400 -- $224,100 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Internal Opportunities

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We're glad that you're pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

1. Update your Resume/CV and Workday profile - don't forget to include your uniquely 'Adobe' experiences and volunteer work.

2. Visit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you're interested in.

3. Check out these tips to help you prep for interviews.

4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll.

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our internal careers site or to complete the application process, please contact

Salary : $224,100

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