We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Transformation Program Manager to lead complex, multi-team initiatives that advance Adobe’s strategic priorities. In this role, you will own day-to-day program orchestration, drive program and track cadences, and partner closely with senior program managers and leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes. This position requires strong execution discipline, change leadership, and cross-functional alignment to ensure successful adoption of new ways of working across Adobe.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
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Lead scoped transformation workstreams—plan, sequence, and track milestones; manage interdependencies; and raise risks with clear mitigation strategies.
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Establish and run governance rituals such as standups, Scrum of Scrums, sprint reviews, release readiness reviews, and risk/issue reviews.
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Maintain high-quality program artifacts including roadmaps, RAIDs, dashboards, and status reports.
Change Management & Adoption
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Partner with change managers and business owners to drive adoption of new workflows, tools, and operating models.
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Track change effectiveness and measure value realization across business functions.
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
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Create crisp, executive-ready updates summarizing progress, decisions, risks, and recommendations.
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Influence without authority and align stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
Data-Driven Delivery
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Use KPIs, OKRs, quality gates, and analytics to guide decision-making, improve execution, and drive continuous improvement.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
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Apply performance metrics and analytics to monitor progress, measure outcomes, and identify optimization opportunities.
Risk Management
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Proactively identify risks and dependencies, develop mitigation plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to remove blockers early.
Innovation & Emerging Technology
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Stay current on digital transformation trends, enterprise tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions.
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Pilot modern approaches to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and scalability.
Executive Alignment & Sustainability
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Build alignment with senior leaders, secure sponsorship, and ensure long-term sustainability of transformation programs.
Core Competencies
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Be Transformative: Challenge existing processes, propose innovative solutions, and build scalable models that enable lasting change.
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Be Focused: Deliver with clarity, urgency, and discipline—driving impact on enterprise-level priorities.
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Be a Leader: Influence without authority, foster trust, and rally cross-functional teams around shared goals.
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Be Adaptable: Navigate ambiguity, pivot quickly, and maintain momentum through shifting priorities.
Qualifications
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4–6 years of experience in program management, enterprise transformation, or technical leadership within software or technology industries.
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Proven success leading complex, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes.
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Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Lean) and program governance.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
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Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and Adobe Cloud; experience with digital transformation programs preferred.
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Hands-on experience with Workfront, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Power BI (or equivalent tools).
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline required; advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong knowledge of transformation governance and playbook implementation; ability to refine standards and best practices.
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Expert in planning, coordinating, and delivering multi-team workstreams independently.
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Skilled at facilitating meetings, driving decisions, and preparing executive-level reporting.
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Highly proficient with program management tools and capable of mentoring others in tool usage.
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Experience with cutover planning, release management, and test readiness activities.
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Operates effectively in fast-paced, matrixed environments and manages ambiguity with confidence.
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Highly organized with strong documentation discipline and attention to detail.
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Analytical thinker who connects processes, technology, and business goals to drive improvement.
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Advocates for change adoption and operational enhancements across teams.
Why Join Us?
As part of Adobe’s Transformation Office, you will lead high-visibility initiatives that shape the future of how Adobe operates and delivers value. You will play a pivotal role in maturing Adobe’s transformation capabilities, influencing enterprise-level change, and mentoring emerging program leaders—all while making a measurable impact across the organization.