Principal Technical Program Manager

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead enterprise GenAI initiatives from concept to deployment. You will coordinate product, engineering, research, and build teams to accelerate delivery and ensure customer success.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and align stakeholders across functions while translating business needs into actionable plans. This role demands strategic impact and exceptional communication across audiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering complex cross-functional programs in AI/ML, SaaS, or enterprise products.
• Proven track record delivering customer-facing or enterprise solutions.
• Ability to lead in unclear, rapidly changing settings and provide clarity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, research, and build teams to advance Firefly Foundry programs for enterprise.
• Lead end-to-end program management for GenAI initiatives from concept to deployment.
• Align cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Translate requirements into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across programs.
• Establish processes and operating rhythms for efficient execution.
• Communicate program status, decisions, and risks to leadership.
• Coordinate model integrations and customer onboarding.
• Drive initiatives to accelerate delivery and unlock new capabilities.
• Improve execution efficiency, collaboration, and visibility across teams.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

AI/ML experience

GenAI tech awareness

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS

Job description

What you will do

• Collaborate with product, engineering, research, and build teams to advance the implementation of Firefly Foundry programs for enterprise
• Lead end-to-end program management for GenAI initiatives, from concept through customer deployment and iteration.
• Align cross-functional teams (product, engineering, legal, partnerships, and go-to-market) to deliver customer solutions.
• Translate customer and business requirements into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across multiple programs.
• Establish processes and operating rhythms to support efficient execution and iteration.
• Communicate program status, decisions, and risks to leadership and collaborators.
• Coordinate model integrations (including third-party models), feature readiness, and customer onboarding.
• Drive key initiatives to accelerate delivery and unlock new capabilities!
• Improve execution efficiency, collaboration, and visibility across teams.

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or an equivalent field.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or an associated area, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs in AI/ML, SaaS, or enterprise products.
• Experience delivering customer-facing or enterprise solutions.
• Ability to function effectively in unclear, rapidly changing settings and provide clarity to complicated issues.
• Strong collaborator management and influencing skills, including executive communication.
• Clear presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with AI/ML or GenAI technologies preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple programs with strong attention to detail and execution quality.

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. 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. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail]. AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

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 $146,300 - $277,400 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 the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400. In Washington, the pay range for this position is $177,100 - $256,450. 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

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