Principle Engineering Program Manager, Agentic Builder Experiences

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

Job summary

Adobe is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the ABX portfolio within the Unified Platform. You will own end-to-end program delivery, align cross‑functional teams, and partner with engineering leaders to translate builder needs into scalable platform requirements.

You will drive governance, establish metrics, and apply cutting-edge AI/agentic technologies to accelerate developer tooling at Adobe.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program management experience shipping AI/ML or GenAI-powered technologies.
• Proven zero-to-one product and program experience — comfortable building structure and process where little exists today.
• Strong track record of ownership, driving programs from ambiguity through to measurable outcomes.
• Systems thinking, with a solid understanding of how modern technology stacks and developer platforms fit together.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to distill technical complexity into clear narratives for leadership.
• Bias toward action and a demonstrated ability to influence without authority across org layers.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools.
• Bonus: prior experience in AI platform development, developer platforming, or related infrastructure work.

Responsibilities

• Drive the roadmap and portfolio strategy for ABX, translating a broad, evolving mandate into a clear, sequenced set of programs.
• Align program strategy, operating model, and execution approach for a newly forming organization, establishing the structures that will scale as ABX grows.
• Partner with engineering and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand builder needs and pain points across the software lifecycle, and translate them into platform requirements.
• Evaluate and apply the latest AI and agentic offerings to build platforms and workflows that make builders across Adobe faster and more effective.
• Run governance and prioritization for the organization like resourcing calls, trade‑off decisions, and program reviews across a multi‑team portfolio.
• Partner deeply on technical direction alongside engineering, providing credible, hands‑on input rather than coordination‑only oversight.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies across systems and teams, and drive mitigation strategies at scale.
• Communicate and align stakeholders across Adobe, including executive‑level updates on progress, risks, and trade‑offs.
• Define and own the metrics for success with your partners, establishing the north star and supporting benchmarks.
• Build and codify repeatable program management practices and governance models that other parts of AUP can reuse.
• Mentor and guide other program managers as ABX scales within AUP.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

Executive communication

Ownership

Systems thinking

Cross-functional leadership

AI/GenAI platform

Bias toward action

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the role

Join the Adobe Builder eXperience (ABX) group, a part of Adobe Unified Platform, where you will help re‑develop the way we ship software at Adobe. ABX is a new pillar within the Adobe Unified Platform focused on rethinking the end‑to‑end lifecycle of how we build and ship products — the tools, the platforms, and the agentic technologies that make all 15,000+ builders at Adobe more effective. You will own a diverse and highly technical portfolio of programs, working directly with engineering leadership to define and deliver the next generation of developer and builder tooling, with AI and agentic systems at the core of the approach.

What You'll Do

• Drive the roadmap and portfolio strategy for ABX, translating a broad, evolving mandate into a clear, sequenced set of programs.
• Align program strategy, operating model, and execution approach for a newly forming organization, establishing the structures that will scale as ABX grows.
• Partner with engineering and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand builder needs and pain points across the software lifecycle, and translate them into platform requirements.
• Evaluate and apply the latest AI and agentic offerings to build platforms and workflows that make builders across Adobe faster and more effective.
• Run governance and prioritization for the organization like resourcing calls, trade‑off decisions, and program reviews across a multi‑team portfolio.
• Partner deeply on technical direction alongside engineering, providing credible, hands‑on input rather than coordination‑only oversight.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies across systems and teams, and drive mitigation strategies at scale.
• Communicate and align stakeholders across Adobe, including executive‑level updates on progress, risks, and trade‑offs.
• Define and own the metrics for success with your partners, establishing the north star and supporting benchmarks.
• Build and codify repeatable program management practices and governance models that other parts of AUP can reuse.
• Mentor and guide other program managers as ABX scales within AUP.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of technical program management experience, including direct experience shipping AI/ML or GenAI‑powered technologies.
• Proven zero‑to‑one product and program experience — comfortable building structure and process where little exists today.
• Strong track record of ownership, driving programs from ambiguity through to measurable outcomes.
• Systems thinking, with a solid understanding of how modern technology stacks and developer platforms fit together.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to distill technical complexity into clear narratives for leadership.
• Bias toward action and a demonstrated ability to influence without authority across org layers.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools.
• Bonus: prior experience in AI platform development, developer platforming, or related infrastructure work.

Expected Pay Range

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.

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

California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

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Company Culture

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognised around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check‑In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe’s the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. Let’s Adobe together.

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