{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f686ed52ce0a1573fe2bf0c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f686ed52ce0a1573fe2bf0c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f686ed52ce0a1573fe2bf0c2","title":"Senior Technical Engineering Program Manager","description":"The Opportunity\n\nWe are looking for a Senior Technical Engineering Program Manager to drive execution of large-scale data and platform programs within the Adobe Unified Platform. This role requires a solid understanding of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems, along with the ability to deliver programs that drive measurable business impact.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nLead multiple cross-functional teams on complex, multi-workstream initiatives\nFrame options and drive convergence on problems with no defined resolution path\nBuild the planning framework, dependency model, and integrated schedule; negotiate commitments and drive strategic trade-offs\nAnticipate strategic and cross-team risks; prioritize and mitigate before they become crises\nBuild leading/lagging indicators and use data to drive decisions and verify corrective actions\nDrive repeatable process improvements and measure their impact\nManage multiple competing projects with minimal direction, connecting strategy to execution\nResolve conflict across teams, tailor communication to senior leaders, and hold owners accountable\nUse technical depth to influence cross-team roadmaps and foresee implementation challenges\nFill execution gaps and create clarity where ownership or decision paths are weak\nAdvise directors and senior leaders, framing choices and recommendations for action\nMentor less-experienced PgMs and actively engage in the PgM community\n\nWhat You Need to Succeed\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n6–10 years of program management experience in cloud or data platform environments\nStrong understanding of data lifecycle, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data platforms\nFamiliarity with data concepts such as modeling, governance, quality, and lineage\nExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or similar)\nProficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence\nProven ability to own cross-team decisions and drive alignment with senior stakeholders under ambiguity\nStrong data fluency and experience mentoring other program managers\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 $124,300 -- $234,600 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 $162,000 - $234,600\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. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).\n\nIn addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.\n\nState-Specific Notices:\nCalifornia :\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\n\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. 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This role requires a solid understanding of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems, along with the ability to deliver programs that drive measurable business impact.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nLead multiple cross-functional teams on complex, multi-workstream initiatives\nFrame options and drive convergence on problems with no defined resolution path\nBuild the planning framework, dependency model, and integrated schedule; negotiate commitments and drive strategic trade-offs\nAnticipate strategic and cross-team risks; prioritize and mitigate before they become crises\nBuild leading/lagging indicators and use data to drive decisions and verify corrective actions\nDrive repeatable process improvements and measure their impact\nManage multiple competing projects with minimal direction, connecting strategy to execution\nResolve conflict across teams, tailor communication to senior leaders, and hold owners accountable\nUse technical depth to influence cross-team roadmaps and foresee implementation challenges\nFill execution gaps and create clarity where ownership or decision paths are weak\nAdvise directors and senior leaders, framing choices and recommendations for action\nMentor less-experienced PgMs and actively engage in the PgM community\n\nWhat You Need to Succeed\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n6–10 years of program management experience in cloud or data platform environments\nStrong understanding of data lifecycle, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data platforms\nFamiliarity with data concepts such as modeling, governance, quality, and lineage\nExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or similar)\nProficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence\nProven ability to own cross-team decisions and drive alignment with senior stakeholders under ambiguity\nStrong data fluency and experience mentoring other program managers\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. 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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 $162,000 - $234,600\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. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).\n\nIn addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.\n\nState-Specific Notices:\nCalifornia :\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\n\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. 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