Senior Ops & Strategy Lead - $100M Portfolio, DEX

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in Adobe Technology Services. You will partner with senior leaders to shape investment strategy and manage the DEX portfolio.

This role requires 10+ years in strategic operations, budget oversight over $100M, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will drive cost optimization, vendor coordination, and reporting to leadership while promoting operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic and/or functional business operational roles, partnering with senior leaders.
• Proven budget management experience of over $100M, including complex budgets and executive-level investment recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technology portfolios and develop investment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and problem-solving.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic collaborator to the DEX Vice President, Chief of Staff, and leadership team, encouraging alignment and supporting well-informed business decisions.
• Own the DEX investment strategy, aligning investments to business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Direct financial management of the DEX portfolio, including budget control, risk management, and collaboration with Finance.
• Coordinate vendor contracts, promoting optimization and cost-efficiency throughout the organization.
• Create opportunities for software consolidation and cost-efficiency, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Analyze financial, operational, and implementation data to identify actionable insights.
• Develop organizational health metrics and reporting to provide leadership with transparent performance insights.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, executive communications, and proactive issue resolution.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Budget management

Investment strategy

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Relationship building

Creative thinking

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Adobe is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in Adobe Technology Services. You will partner with senior leaders to shape investment strategy and manage the DEX portfolio.

This role requires 10+ years in strategic operations, budget oversight over $100M, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will drive cost optimization, vendor coordination, and reporting to leadership while promoting operational excellence.