Global Public Policy Lead for Tech & AI

Adobe Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Senior Global Public Policy Manager to anticipate next policy developments, shape conversations, and influence innovation worldwide. You will develop positions on AI, digital trust, privacy, competition, and the future of work.

You will collaborate with Product, Legal, Engineering, Communications, and Government Relations to move policy work forward, advise senior leaders, and build broad support across teams and markets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public policy, government, business strategy, consulting, public affairs, political campaigns, or a related field.
• An interest in technology and how it affects people, businesses, and governments.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to explain complicated ideas clearly.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make sense of incomplete or conflicting information.
• Experience advising senior leaders and helping them make decisions.
• A record of building support across teams with different priorities.
• The ability to develop a strategy, put it into action, and adjust as circumstances change.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and moving work forward without a playbook.
• The ability to balance long‑term goals with near‑term results.
• A willingness to learn new subjects quickly and take ownership from problem definition through delivery.
• Experience working across countries or adapting an approach to different political, regulatory, or market settings.

Responsibilities

• Help us build Adobe's approach to technology and public policy issues around the world.
• Spot emerging trends and explain what they could mean for Adobe, our customers, and our industry.
• Turn complicated issues into clear recommendations, policy positions, and action plans.
• Lead work from early research through strategy, internal alignment, and external engagement.
• Advise senior leaders on risks, opportunities, and possible paths forward.
• Work with Product, Legal, Engineering, Communications, Trust & Safety, and Government Relations to build shared plans and move work forward.
• Develop policy positions, executive briefings, presentations, submissions, and advocacy materials.
• Build relationships with policymakers, industry groups, researchers, and outside experts.
• Represent Adobe in policy discussions and help shape outcomes in markets around the world.
• Help our teams prepare for what's next.

Skills

Public policy experience

Technology interest

Strong writing

Strong speaking

Sound judgment

Advising senior leaders

Cross-team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Global experience

Job description

Adobe is seeking a Senior Global Public Policy Manager to anticipate next policy developments, shape conversations, and influence innovation worldwide. You will develop positions on AI, digital trust, privacy, competition, and the future of work.

You will collaborate with Product, Legal, Engineering, Communications, and Government Relations to move policy work forward, advise senior leaders, and build broad support across teams and markets.