Global Engagement & Policy Strategy Lead

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe seeks a senior leader in government relations to design and execute global plans for external engagement, coalition building, and narrative development. You will mobilize allies across trade associations, think tanks, NGOs, and civil society, shaping policy position at federal, state, and international levels.

This highly visible role combines policy expertise with strategic communications and partner management to advance Adobe's policy agenda on AI governance, data privacy, and digital

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, political consulting, essential communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and delivering successful third-party engagement strategies and public affairs campaigns at the national or global level.
• Deep experience managing relationships, advocacy organizations, think tanks, and other external partners.
• Proven expertise in public opinion research, polling methodology, and translating research findings into action.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a global strategy for engaging third-party organizations including trade associations, NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, and advocacy coalitions
• Build, maintain, and activate a portfolio of external allies to advance our public policy priorities across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions
• Identify and cultivate new coalition partners and external validators in priority issue areas including technology policy, AI governance, data privacy, competition, and digital infrastructure
• Lead the development and execution of public affairs narratives and messaging frameworks that support the organization's policy campaigns
• Oversee original research initiatives - including polling, public opinion surveys, and customer perception studies - to inform engagement strategy and policy positioning
• Translate complex technical and policy issues into compelling, accessible content crafted for multiple external audiences including government officials, journalists, and the general public

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Policy analysis

Job description

Adobe seeks a senior leader in government relations to design and execute global plans for external engagement, coalition building, and narrative development. You will mobilize allies across trade associations, think tanks, NGOs, and civil society, shaping policy position at federal, state, and international levels.

This highly visible role combines policy expertise with strategic communications and partner management to advance Adobe's policy agenda on AI governance, data privacy, and digital