About the role

The opportunity
The Director of Strategy and Business Operations, People, Place & Culture Ops (PPCO) will partner with the VP of People, Place & Culture Ops and her leadership team to develop, manage and implement key initiatives, operating mechanisms and processes, and lead and scale strategic operations within a complex global HR Operations organization. The PPCO organization includes People Operations, Employee & Labor Relations, Safety & Security, Workplace & Real Estate, Inclusive Experience, Transformation, and People Consulting teams.

The biggest impact will come from a leader who possesses strong business and operating intuition, is a motivational agent of change, and has outstanding program management intuition and skill. The ideal candidate will “roll up” their sleeves to dig into details to assess business needs, identify gaps in strategic operations, and turn problems into prioritized, well-executed programs to drive value. Your prior operating and leadership experience in global, cross-functional and collaborative environments will ensure your success in this dynamic, high-impact position. This position will primarily be focused on partnering with senior leaders across the business.

What you’ll do

Build and manage the operational cadence for running the PPCO business, drive accountability, and continuous process improvement; ensure and set standard methodologies

Work with the cross-Employee Experience (EX) Business Operations team to establish and drive initiatives across several time horizons (i.e. weekly, quarterly, annually & and multi-year/strategic-planning)

Business performance: drive cadence for prep and reviews for quarterly progress towards achievements, including quarterly communication updates, to multiple levels within the organization.

Serve as thought partner, informing and influencing points of view of key senior partners

Drive and provide programmatic support, accountability and ownership for key initiatives within PPCO and with key partners across the EX organization

Partner with EX Communications to ensure clear and consistent roll-outs of programs and processes

Build effective, trusting business relationships across the organization to support Adobe’s strategic business direction in alignment with Adobe's Core Values

Partner with Centers of Excellence and functional partners to drive initiatives including alignment of resources to the top priorities in service to the stated vision and strategy

What you need to succeed

10+ years of shown experience in strategic operational roles, partnering directly with senior leaders

BA or BS degree in a related field; HR experience required

Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and through tools like PowerPoint

Extraordinary ability to program manage across complex operations

Critical thinking skills and able to take sizable problems and break them into small meaningful pieces as well as being able to apply data to derive insights from metrics

Comfort with ambiguity, a can-do attitude and attention to operational details

Ability to develop relationships and partnerships (internal and external) at all levels of the organization, exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills, and design, implement, and lead change management initiatives

Ability to learn, grow and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve

Excellent meeting design and facilitation skills

Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a sense of urgency

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 accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.

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 $151,800 -- $298,150 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 $205,900 - $298,150

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.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

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:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

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.

Aplyr's read

Adobe is a powerhouse in multimedia software, attracting creative professionals and tech experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital artistry and innovation.
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What's promising

•Adobe's strong brand reputation in creative software attracts top talent.
•Consistent innovation with products like Adobe Firefly and 3D & Immersive tools.
•Remote work options available for various roles, increasing flexibility.

What to watch

•High competition in the tech industry for skilled professionals.
•Complex software suite may require ongoing training and adaptation.
•Some roles are fixed-term contracts, offering less job security.

Why Adobe

•Adobe's Creative Cloud dominates the digital design and media industry.
•Focus on integrating AI and machine learning in creative processes.
•Offers specialized roles in emerging fields like 3D and immersive technology.

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Adobe Inc. is a multinational computer software company known for its multimedia and creativity software products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat.