Research Program Manager

Job Details Research Program Manager (Contract) Location: Hybrid (1 day/week) in the Bay Area Duration: 5/4/2026 to 9/30/2026 Team: AD Research and Product EquityAdobe The Role The Adobe Design Research & Strategy (ADRS) team is seeking a Program Manager to support the execution of key operational and cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This is a contract role focused on improving visibility, coordination, and consistency across ADRS, while supporting efforts that connect our research to adjacent teams. The role will help bring structure to ongoing work, ensuring that priorities are tracked, communicated, and delivered effectively. This is a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders to keep work moving forward in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities Program Coordination & Execution Support (40%) Support the coordination of cross-functional initiatives involving ADRS and partner teams Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple workstreams Help maintain program plans, status updates, and documentation Identify risks or blockers and escalate to appropriate stakeholders Ensure follow-ups and next steps are clearly captured and executed Insight Delivery & Stakeholder Coordination (20%) Support the coordination of how research insights and outputs are shared across teams Help ensure materials are prepared, reviewed, and delivered on time Track engagement and feedback from stakeholders where appropriate Thought Leadership & Content Pipeline Support (15%) Assist in managing the pipeline of ADRS thought pieces and POVs Coordinate timelines, contributors, and review cycles Help ensure content is organized and shared according to plan Standardization & Quality Support (10%) Support efforts to maintain consistency across ADRS processes and outputs Help track adoption of standards and quality benchmarks Assist in documenting processes and identifying areas for improvement Case Study Development & Knowledge Management (10%) Coordinate the development of ADRS case studies, including tracking progress and approvals Support the organization and maintenance of a structured case study repository Ensure materials are accessible and up to date General Operational Support (5%) Maintain team artifacts such as distribution lists and shared resources Provide ad hoc coordination support for team and leadership initiatives as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or project support roles Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders and following up on deliverables Clear written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, Teams, Excel, and PowerPointCompensation $80 to $84.51 per hour on W-2# 37183158