Mgr, Merger/Acquisition Integration

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking an M&A IT & Business System Integration Manager to lead strategy and execution of IT integrations across Adobe.

You will partner with cross-functional teams including GTM, Sales, Product, Finance, and Corporate Development to align priorities, budgets, deal close, and integration timelines. The role requires strong IT background in ERP/CRM/HRIS, global M&A experience, and the ability to drive executive communications, governance updates, and KPI definitions to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of consulting experience or relevant experience in Global M&A IT integrations.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale M&A IT integrations.
• Strong background in IT, ERP/CRM/HRIS, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of new M&A transactions across all lifecycle phases (due diligence, pre-close, post-merger integration).
• Manage cross-functional internal/external teams to deliver integration activities and remove roadblocks.
• Define integration KPIs and measure transaction-value drivers; drive technology rationalization and data environment integration.

Skills

M&A IT integration

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

IT strategy

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM

HRIS

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

• The M&A IT & Business System Integration Manager is a forward-thinking leader responsible for driving the strategy and execution of IT integrations at Adobe!
• Lead multiple M&A IT integrations by partnering with cross-functional teams-including GTM, Sales, Product, Finance, Corporate Development, and others-to align on priorities, budgets, deal close achievements, and systems integration timelines
• Partner with senior executives to develop how M&A supports corporate strategy, enabling profitable growth and strengthening competitive positioning

What you'll Do

• Lead and manage end to end execution of new M&A transactions across all of phases of the M&A lifecycle including due-diligence, pre-close, and post-merger integration execution
• Lead cross-functional teams (internal and external) to deliver on M&A integration activities, ensuring accountability, clarity, and the removal of roadblocks to achieve successful outcomes
• Work hand in hand with business and functional leaders to ensure alignment across the operating model, integration approach and organizational structure
• Define integration-related key performance indicators to measure transaction-value drivers
• Drive technology rationalization and integration decisions across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, identity management, and data environments.
• Support synergy realization tracking and integration value measurement in partnership with Finance and Corporate Development
• Refine and maintain a repeatable IT process framework and toolset (e.g. playbooks, process flows, and work plans) employing industry best practices
• Develop executive communications, steering committee updates, and integration governance reporting

What you need to succeed

• Experienced Professional with a minimum of 6 years of consulting experience or relevant experience
• Demonstrated success in Global M&A and large-scale M&A IT integrations
• Strong background in information technology, enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud platforms, and familiarity with enterprise architecture
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across global, matrixed organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and executive experience, enabling clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, while addressing and resolving challenges

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.

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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 $130,500 -- $218,600 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 $150,900 - $218,600

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.

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California:

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Colorado:

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