Director, Product Strategy & Operations
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Creative Product Group at Adobe seeks a strategic Director of Strategy & Operations to build the operating infrastructure for its AI-powered creative products, including Firefly and Photoshop. This senior leadership role involves designing and implementing organizational cadences such as QBRs and annual planning cycles, while also developing systems and processes that enable efficient cross-functional collaboration and accountability. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in product strategy, business operations, or finance, with a proven track record of managing complex operating rhythms and supporting large-scale technology organizations. Key skills include financial acumen, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to build trust across all organizational levels. Experience in creative software environments is preferred, as is a background in management consulting or internal strategy roles at tech companies.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design and own the organization's operating cadence including QBRs, annual planning cycles, and leadership syncs.
- Build systems and processes to enable the organization to operate at scale, ensuring goal tracking and decision frameworks are in place.
- Define accountability mechanisms and standardize planning artifacts, critical metric dashboards, and reporting structures across the portfolio.
- Lead cross-functional execution excellence by aligning Product, Engineering, Design, and GTM around shared objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance velocity and output quality in product development cycles.
What we're looking for
- 12+ years of experience in product strategy, business operations, finance, or consulting.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with portfolio-level business performance ownership.
- Proven track record of designing and running complex operating rhythms.
- Strong financial competence and ability to navigate forecasting models.
- Exceptional analytical skills and capability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
- Ability to build trust quickly across all organizational levels, from individual contributors to executives.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent operational experience preferred.
Employer
About Adobe
Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software
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