Immigration Program Manager, Americas

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 157,900 - 228,575; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. in San Jose, California, is seeking a seasoned Global Mobility professional to oversee Adobe's Americas Immigration Program. You will be responsible for managing a team and ensuring compliance across various immigration matters.

The ideal candidate will have extensive immigration experience, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to build relationships with various stakeholders. This role offers competitive compensation, with salary ranges based on market conditions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate immigration experience, with at least 3 years managing an in-house program.
• Deep expertise in U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories.
• Experience with Canadian and Latin American work authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement Adobe’s Americas immigration program.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Manage relationships with immigration vendor partners.

Skills

Corporate immigration experience

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/HR Management, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Workday or similar HRIS platforms

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Global Mobility professional to oversee Adobe's Americas Immigration Program! Reporting to the Director of Global Mobility within Total Rewards, you will serve as the company's subject‑matter expert on all Americas immigration matters, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Talent Operations, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compensation, and Finance to support our growing global workforce. You will lead a team of specialists and oversee vendor support members to deliver efficient processes and exceptional employee experiences, all while prioritizing compliance and supporting Adobe's business objectives. In addition, you will lead and oversee the global immigration vendor partner relationship, including monitoring SLAs, managing performance, establishing collaborative protocols, and budgeting. The ideal candidate is a driven self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and builds great relationships with partner stakeholders of all kinds. We need someone who always thinks two steps ahead, can reason strategically and holistically, is relentlessly organized and diligent, and is always striving for personal and organizational improvement.

What you’ll do

• Build and implement Adobe’s Americas immigration program, aligning with our Global Mobility strategy.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and timely communication updates.
• Coordinate compliance‑related matters, including the PERM program and internal audits.
• Manage relationships with immigration vendor partners, ensuring outstanding performance and customer happiness.
• Lead a team of specialists, providing mentorship on immigration strategy, visa timelines, and how to support managers and other customers.
• Educate partners and customers with regular training and resource updates.
• Handle a high‑volume portfolio of visa matters across multiple categories.
• Maintain accurate case records and manage expiration dates to prevent gaps in work authorization.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/HR Management, Business, Psychology, or another related field.
• 10+ years of corporate immigration experience, with at least 3 years managing an in‑house program at a technology company with 5,000+ global employees.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in U.S. non‑immigrant and immigrant visa categories (H‑1B cap & cap‑exempt, L‑1, O‑1, TN, PERM, EB‑1/EB‑2, AOS, EADs).
• Experience with Canadian work authorization processes (LMIA, CUSMA TN, Global Talent Stream, ICT) and familiarity with Latin American work permit processes (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile).
• Strong working knowledge of immigration compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing outside counsel relationships and large‑volume case portfolios.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex legal concepts for non‑expert audiences.
• High degree of discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential employee information.
• A learning mindset and a drive for experimenting with new ways of working.
• Preferred: Experience supporting immigration needs related to M&A activity or large‑scale workforce restructuring; proficiency in Workday or similar HRIS platforms; experience with system integrations; proficiency in MS Office. Paralegal certification or JD (non‑practicing).

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 position is $109,700 – $228,575 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $157,900 – $228,575.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

California

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts

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