Sr. Director, Engineering Program Management

adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 249,700 - 388,150; Full time

Job summary

Adobe seeks a Sr Director, Engineering Program Management to lead the full portfolio of projects for Adobe Unified Platform. You will partner with Product Management, Architecture, Design, Engineering, and business partners to align strategies and drive execution across the organization.

You will manage complex, multi‑disciplinary programs, prioritize requirements, identify risks, and communicate progress to executives and cross‑functional teams, ensuring on‑time releases and governance across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large‑scale technical programs.
• Proven ability to communicate with executives and engineers.
• Strong skills in prioritization, planning, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in aligning multiple teams to strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Adobe Unified Platform projects and programs end‑to‑end.
• Define priorities, mobilize cross‑functional teams, and track milestones and schedules.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and risk/issue remediation with clear reporting.
• Drive observable improvements in execution, process simplification, and OKR tracking.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from managers to C‑suite, to ensure alignment.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scrum / Agile

Portfolio management

Budget management

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Sr Director, Engineering Program Management to lead all aspects of and ensure delivery of the full portfolio of projects and programs for Adobe Unified Platform. You will also serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the leadership team, framing decisions, shaping priorities, and driving alignment across multiple teams.

In this leadership role, you will deliver complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from start to finish. You will partner with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners across the company. You will also manage the health of the overall portfolio and propose tradeoffs related to resources, sequencing, and prioritization.

You’re equally comfortable explaining your team’s analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade‑offs in product development with engineers.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, Design, Engineering, and business partners to develop and execute against Adobe Unified Platform strategies.

• Manage all aspects of technical projects and programs, including defining priorities, mobilizing cross‑functional teams, tracking milestone and schedule progress, resource planning and management, risk and issue remediation, project reporting, and budget management.

• Utilize technical judgment and program management expertise to deliver impactful business and customer outcomes.

• Lead the organization to streamline processes, simplify and accelerate execution, manage objectives and key results (OKRs), release on time, and bring tooling efficiencies.

• Effectively engage with people at all levels—from front‑line team members to VPs, SVPs, and C‑level executives—communicating continuously to partners throughout the organization.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Extensive experience in technical product/program management leading all aspects of a large‑scale B2C/B2B portfolio.

• Experience running large‑scale company‑wide initiatives requiring collaboration across a broad set of partners and participants. Adept at working well across organizations and forming relationships with a globally diverse workforce.

• Solid knowledge of Scrum, agile, portfolio management, resource management, business process management, and budget management.

• Experience managing a portfolio in an “always on” cloud/services‑based organization; driving resiliency and optimizations to ensure a positive customer experience every time.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Our industry‑leading offerings—including Acrobat Studio, Express, Firefly, Creative Cloud, Experience Platform, Experience Manager, and GenStudio—enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Expected Pay Range

U.S. pay range: $199,800 – $388,150 annually. The range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In California, the pay range for this position is $249,700 – $388,150. Non‑sales roles use base salary; certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State‑Specific Notices

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

Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, 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 Colorado is not listed as a hiring location, the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.