Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe changes the world through digital experiences, providing tools for emerging artists to global brands to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences.
$143,200 - $269,900
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe is seeking a Principal Engineering Program Manager for their DX Cloud, AEP & Apps Portfolio, specifically for the Adobe-on-Adobe Program. This is a crucial role where you'll collaborate with Customer Engineering to lead programs, track priorities, and drive agile product development. The position requires a strong technical background and passion for efficient engineering processes.

As the Voice of the Customer at Adobe, you'll work closely with product and engineering leaders to influence roadmap decisions through data-driven approaches. The role demands both technical expertise and business acumen, with opportunities to shape DX AEP & Apps and Adobe's overall success.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of technical program management experience, with strong capabilities in building data dashboards, structuring programs, and leading teams through change. You'll be responsible for managing global, cross-functional teams, maintaining technical understanding of solutions, and creating executive-level presentations.

Key responsibilities include developing program plans, allocating resources, managing risks, building dashboards in Jira/PowerBI, and coordinating multiple concurrent programs. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work at Adobe's San Jose headquarters, where you'll be part of a company that's changing the world through digital experiences. Adobe provides tools for everyone from emerging artists to global brands, empowering them to create exceptional digital experiences. The company values innovation at all levels and is committed to creating exceptional employee experiences with equal opportunities for all.

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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 and manage dashboards in Jira and PowerBI
  • Maintain central repository for operational cadence updates
  • Create executive-level presentations and status reports
  • Lead and inspire change management processes
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent programs across teams
  • Provide inputs to architecture decisions

Requirements For Principal Engineering Program Manager

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

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