Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe transforms the world through digital experiences, providing tools for everyone from emerging artists to global brands to design and deliver exceptional digital content.
$138,600 - $258,700
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe's DX Cloud, AEP & Apps Portfolio is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager for the Adobe-on-Adobe Program. This is a critical role that combines technical leadership with program management expertise to drive success across multiple initiatives.

The role requires a unique blend of technical acumen and program management skills. You'll be responsible for leading complex programs, collaborating with Customer Engineering to track priorities and manage agile product development. Your technical background will be essential in understanding end-to-end solutions, while your program management expertise will ensure efficient delivery and risk management.

As the Voice of the Customer at Adobe, you'll work closely with product and engineering leaders to ensure customer needs are met. The position demands strong data-driven decision making, with a focus on building and analyzing dashboards in Jira and PowerBI to drive improvements and track progress. You'll need to be adept at presenting to executives and leading change management initiatives across the organization.

The role offers significant opportunity to impact Adobe's success, working from our San Jose office. You'll be part of a company that's transforming the world through digital experiences, providing tools and solutions for everyone from emerging artists to global brands. Adobe's commitment to innovation and excellence makes this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned technical program manager looking to make a difference.

Key responsibilities include managing global cross-functional teams, maintaining technical understanding of solutions and dependencies, building data visualization dashboards, and coordinating multiple concurrent programs. You'll need strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels and lead change management processes effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in computer science or engineering, 10+ years of technical program management experience, and strong expertise with tools like Jira, PowerBI, and Confluence. Professional certifications such as PMP, SAFE, or PROSCI are preferred. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,600 to $258,700 annually, plus additional benefits including equity awards and annual incentives.

Adobe values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. The company's commitment to transforming digital experiences makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about leading technical programs and driving organizational success.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineering Program Manager

  • Manage global, cross-functional teams, develop program plans, allocate resources, document and resolve risks/issues
  • Maintain technical end-to-end understanding of solutions and dependencies
  • Build dashboards in Jira and PowerBI for data insights
  • Maintain central repository for operational updates
  • Build and release status reports including executive-level presentations
  • Lead change management processes and communications
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent programs across teams
  • Provide inputs to architecture decisions

Requirements For Principal Engineering Program Manager

  • Masters or equivalent in computer science or engineering strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of technical program management experience
  • Experience with Jira, PowerBI, and Confluence
  • Strong PowerBI and visualization experience in Tableau
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle
  • Strong analytical thinking and metrics-driven decision making
  • PMP Certified or SAFE Certified or PROSCI certified preferred

Benefits For Principal Engineering Program Manager

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Competitive salary range $138,600 - $258,700 annually
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
  • Long-term incentives in form of equity awards
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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