Senior Manager, Strategic Programs

About the role

The Senior Manager, Strategic Programs will develop and lead community strategies that align Adobe's priorities with the needs of creative professionals. They will design and execute high-impact programs, build lasting relationships with key leaders, and measure the impact of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Lead Strategy: Leverage insights and trends to drive and implement community strategies that bridge Adobe priorities with the needs of creative professionals. Balance long-term vision with tactical impact, ensuring actions support strategic launches.
• Drive Key Leader Programs: Own the development and execution of high-impact programs. Identify and steward key community leaders, turning their influence and passion into measurable contributions toward business objectives. Build lasting relationships with key leaders for program success.
• Marketing Messaging & Communications: Craft and implement clear, transparent, and trusted communication between Adobe and the creative community, ensuring people understand not just what Adobe is doing but why – building trust, advocacy, and stronger sentiment.
• Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Community Marketing, Product, Social, and other key teams to ensure actions are strategically aligned with product launches and key business objectives.
• Measure & Optimize Impact: Establish clear metrics to track the impact of programs, using data to continuously refine and improve engagement strategies.

Requirements

• 7-10 years in strategy, consulting, product marketing, product management, brand strategy, partnerships, operations, or innovation — with a track record of turning complex problems into actionable solutions
• Proven experience designing and launching complex programs end-to-end
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Data-driven, with strong experience managing budgets and reporting against critical metrics
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, communications, or related field; MBA or equivalent strategic experience a huge plus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience navigating large, matrixed organizations and moving work forward without direct authority
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $140,100 -- $261,150 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position