{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c41551aba7d067d1dec9333d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c41551aba7d067d1dec9333d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c41551aba7d067d1dec9333d","title":"Principle Engineering Program Manager, Agentic Builder Experiences","description":"About the Role\nJoin the Adobe Builder eXperience (ABX) group, a part of Adobe Unified Platform, where you will help re-develop the way we ship software at Adobe. ABX is a new pillar within the Adobe Unified Platform focused on rethinking the end-to-end lifecycle of how we build and ship products — the tools, the platforms, and the agentic technologies that make all 15,000+ builders at Adobe more effective. You will own a diverse and highly technical portfolio of programs, working directly with engineering leadership to define and deliver the next generation of developer and builder tooling, with AI and agentic systems at the core of the approach.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nDrive the roadmap and portfolio strategy for ABX, translating a broad, evolving mandate into a clear, sequenced set of programs\n\nAlign program strategy, operating model, and execution approach for a newly forming organization, establishing the structures that will scale as ABX grows\n\nPartner with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to understand builder needs and pain points across the software lifecycle, and translate them into platform requirements\n\nEvaluate and apply the latest AI and agentic offerings to build platforms and workflows that make builders across Adobe faster and more effective\n\nRun governance and prioritization for the organization like resourcing calls, trade-off decisions, and program reviews across a multi-team portfolio\n\nPartner deeply on technical direction alongside engineering, providing credible, hands-on input rather than coordination-only oversight\n\nAnticipate risks and dependencies across systems and teams, and drive mitigation strategies at scale\n\nCommunicate and align stakeholders across Adobe, including executive-level updates on progress, risks, and trade-offs\n\nDefine and own the metrics for success with your partners, establishing the north star and supporting benchmarks\n\nBuild and codify repeatable program management practices and governance models that other parts of AUP can reuse\n\nMentor and guide other program managers as ABX scales within AUP\n\nWhat You Need to Succeed\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n\n8+ years of technical program management experience, including direct experience shipping AI/ML or GenAI-powered technologies\n\nProven zero-to-one product and program experience — comfortable building structure and process where little exists today\n\nStrong track record of ownership, driving programs from ambiguity through to measurable outcomes\n\nSystems thinking, with a solid understanding of how modern technology stacks and developer platforms fit together\n\nExcellent executive communication skills, with the ability to distill technical complexity into clear narratives for leadership\n\nBias toward action and a demonstrated ability to influence without authority across org layers\n\nProficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools\n\nBonus: prior experience in AI platform development, developer platforming, or related infrastructure work\n\nExpected Pay Range:\nOur 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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.\n‌\nIn California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400\nAt 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).\nIn addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.\n\nState-Specific Notices:California:\nFair Chance Ordinances\nAdobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and \"fair chance\" ordinances.\n\nColorado:\nApplication Window Notice\nIf 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.\n\nMassachusetts:\nMassachusetts Legal Notice\nIt 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.\nInternal Opportunities\nCreativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We're glad that you're pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!\n\nPut your best foot forward:\nUpdate your Resume/CV and Workday profile – don't forget to include your uniquely 'Adobe' experiences and volunteer work.\nVisit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you're interested in.\nCheck out these tips to help you prep for interviews.\nIf you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll.\nOnce you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.\nAt Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.\nLet's Adobe together\nAt 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.\nAdobe 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.\nAdobe 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.\nAI 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.\nAt 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.\n\nAbout Adobe\nAdobe 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nLet’s Adobe together\nAt 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.\n\nAdobe 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.\n\nAdobe 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.\n\nAI Use Guidelines for Interviews:\nOur 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.\n\nAt 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 .\n\nExpected 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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.\n\nIn California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400\n\nAt 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. 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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.\n\nMassachusetts:\nMassachusetts Legal Notice\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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We're glad that you're pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!\n\nPut your best foot forward:\nUpdate your Resume/CV and Workday profile – don't forget to include your uniquely 'Adobe' experiences and volunteer work.\nVisit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you're interested in.\nCheck out these tips to help you prep for interviews.\nIf you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll.\nOnce you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.\nAt Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.\nLet's Adobe together\nAt 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.\nAdobe 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.\nAdobe 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.\nAI 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.\nAt 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.\n\nAbout Adobe\nAdobe 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nLet’s Adobe together\nAt 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.\n\nAdobe 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.\n\nAdobe 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.\n\nAI Use Guidelines for Interviews:\nOur 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.\n\nAt 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 .\n\nExpected 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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.\n\nIn California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400\n\nAt 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. 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