Adobe Alliance Project Operations Lead

Wunderman Thompson (DBA VML); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions (VML) seeks an Alliance Sales Project Operations professional to coordinate joint Adobe sales pursuits for anchor clients. You will drive alignment across multi‑stakeholder teams, plan workshops, manage escalations, and maintain clear cadence and accountability.

In this role, you will orchestrate smooth handoffs to delivery, contribute to process improvements, and nurture relationships with Adobe and internal sales, solution, and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a project operations, alliance operations, sales operations, program management, or similar coordination‑focused role, ideally within a global enterprise software or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in partner ecosystem management, coordinating joint sales efforts or GTM activities with major software vendors.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders across different organizations, driving initiatives from initiation to handoff.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict resolution capabilities with a track record of addressing operational challenges.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with proactive cadence, tracking actions, and accountability.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and CRM systems (Salesforce).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Alliance Pursuit Coordination: Own end‑to‑end coordination with Adobe for active sales pursuits.
• Workshop & Engagement Facilitation: Plan, execute, and follow‑up kickoff workshops and alignment sessions.
• Escalation Management & Resolution: Identify and resolve operational issues that arise during joint pursuits.
• Cadence & Communication Excellence: Maintain robust communication cadence between internal and Adobe teams.
• Seamless Handoff to Delivery: Ensure information transfer to delivery teams after winning engagements.
• Operational Process Enhancement: Identify best practices to scale alliance operations globally.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with Adobe and internal teams.

Skills

5+ years experience

Partner ecosystem management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Project Management

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Salesforce

Job description

WPP Enterprise Solutions (VML) seeks an Alliance Sales Project Operations professional to coordinate joint Adobe sales pursuits for anchor clients. You will drive alignment across multi‑stakeholder teams, plan workshops, manage escalations, and maintain clear cadence and accountability.

In this role, you will orchestrate smooth handoffs to delivery, contribute to process improvements, and nurture relationships with Adobe and internal sales, solution, and delivery teams.