Director, Digital Strategy - Technology

Adobe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 223,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe’s Digital Strategy Group (DSG) sits in the Technology vertical, partnering with senior executives to translate AI and digital innovation into measurable business value. This Director leads a team of digital strategists, guiding strategies across the hardware, software, and services spectrum.

You’ll shape opportunities, build executive relationships, and work with Sales, Product, and Industry teams to drive growth. MBA or advanced degree preferred; willingness to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology, digital strategy, or transformation leadership.
• Deep expertise in technology sectors including hardware, software or services.
• Proven success advising executives on AI, CX, and digital transformation with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to build executive relationships and partner with Sales to drive growth.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, storytelling, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong people leadership with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Experience with Adobe Creative & Experience Clouds or similar platforms; MBA preferred; travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of digital strategists with an AI‑native approach.
• Drive executive‑level strategy engagements across the Tech sector for business value.
• Develop data‑driven insights and executive narratives addressing complex challenges.
• Maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and collaborate with Sales, Product, and Industry teams.
• Share industry thought leadership and best practices across Tech sectors.
• Drive operational excellence, including resource planning and quality assurance.
• Identify emerging customer needs and influence strategic GTM and product priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

AI strategy

Storytelling

Analytics

Relationship building

Executive communication

Team development

Travel up to 30%

Strategic influence

Business transformation

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Experience Cloud

Job description

The Opportunity Adobe’s Digital Strategy Group (DSG) works with senior business and technology leaders at some of the world’s most innovative companies. Through strategic advisory engagements, we help leaders align business priorities, technology investments, and customer needs to drive meaningful outcomes. As AI reshapes how organizations operate, innovate, and engage customers, DSG helps executives identify new opportunities for growth, differentiation, and competitive advantage. This Director role sits within Adobe’s Technology vertical, partnering with organizations across hardware, software, and emerging technology sectors. You will lead a team of digital strategists and serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, helping them navigate change, identify new opportunities, and turn technology investments into business results. We are looking for an AI-native leader with a bias for action - someone who can translate emerging trends into practical strategies, inspire customers with what's possible, and help shape how Adobe applies AI and digital innovation to create value across the technology industry. At Adobe, you'll work alongside some of the most creative, analytical, and inspiring people in the industry. Our culture is built on continuous growth, collaboration, and helping each other succeed.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of digital strategists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous growth, and an AI‑native approach that embraces experimentation, learning, and new ways of creating value.
• Lead executive‑level strategy engagements across the Tech sector, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by demonstrating how AI, Adobe solutions, and emerging technologies can accelerate enterprise‑wide transformation, drive business value, and create measurable impact.
• Lead teams in developing data‑driven insights, strategic recommendations, and compelling executive narratives that address complex business challenges.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders while partnering closely with Adobe Sales, Product, and Industry teams to drive customer success and business growth.
• Develop and share industry thought leadership, real‑world transformation stories, and best practices across the Tech sectors.
• Drive operational excellence across engagements, including resource planning, quality assurance, and business performance.
• Identify emerging customer needs, influencing strategic priorities, shaping product and GTM strategies, and build industry partnerships that strengthen Adobe’s market leadership.

What You Need to Succeed

• 15+ years of experience in technology, digital strategy, management consulting, customer experience, or transformation leadership.
• Deep expertise in one or more technology sectors, including hardware, semiconductor, software, or technology services.
• Proven success advising senior executives on AI, customer experience, digital transformation, and business modernization initiatives, with experience developing strategies that translate into measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships, influence strategic decisions, and partner effectively with Sales organizations to drive growth.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, storytelling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong people leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience with Adobe Creative & Experience Clouds and/or comparable digital experience and marketing technology platforms.
• MBA or an advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred; willingness to travel up to 30%.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry‑leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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.

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Expected Pay Range

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 $176,900 - $323,350 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. In California, the pay range for this position is $223,300 - $323,350 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.

State‑Specific Notices

California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

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