Sr. Program Manager, Global Talent Operations

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a senior-level program leader to oversee global transformation initiatives in Talent Acquisition Operations. This role focuses on enhancing organizational change and project execution, suited for candidates with extensive experience in HR program delivery within large global firms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations or HR program delivery.
• Experience leading transformational programs.
• Strong business insight aligning TA initiatives to company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive global, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Lead large-scale programs using Agile and design thinking.
• Define program success metrics and build reporting dashboards.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Organizational Change

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Phenom People

Job description

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a senior-level program leader to drive global transformation across Adobe’s Talent Acquisition Operations (GTAO). This individual will lead cross-functional, high-impact programs that scale organizational change, training, and project execution across the hiring lifecycle. The right candidate brings deep Talent operations expertise, thrives in complex collaborative environments, and excels at translating strategy into action!

What You’ll Do

• Drive global, cross-functional transformation initiatives across GTA, with a focus on enablement functions like organizational change, training, and process optimization
• Lead large-scale programs and projects through all phases—from discovery and planning through delivery and adoption—using Agile and design thinking approaches
• Manage diverse customer groups across regions and levels, building alignment and driving enterprise-wide engagement
• Define program success metrics, build reporting dashboards, and ensure measurable, sustained impact
• Partner with global teams (including HR Tech, EX, and TA leadership) to align efforts and ensure operational excellence across all projects
• Mentor and support junior project leads while helping evolve GTAO’s program management maturity

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations or HR program delivery, preferably within large global organizations
• Experience leading transformational programs, with strong execution across organizational change, enablement, and training workstreams
• Consulting experience or enterprise software background is highly preferred
• Proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, hybrid, change adoption, and collaborating with various parties
• Strong business insight with the ability to connect TA initiatives to broader company strategy
• Familiarity with HR tech (Workday, Phenom People, ServiceNow)

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 $107,600 -- $197,700 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.

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:

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

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

Jun 05 2025 12:00 AM

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), 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 this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

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