Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$191,600–$277,400 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Above market

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Similar $185k
This role $234k
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This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $234k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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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

Adobe currently has 301 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Engineering Program Manager

As a Principal Engineering Program Manager at Adobe’s Unified Platform organization, you will lead critical initiatives for the Adobe Builder Experience team, working closely with product and engineering teams to plan requirements, manage risks, and deliver value in an agile environment. You’ll communicate effectively across all levels, report program status regularly, and translate technical achievements into business goals. With a strong background in cloud computing and experience in Agile methodologies, you will define capabilities, produce release schedules, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams. Essential skills include proficiency with JIRA, Power BI, SharePoint, and PowerPoint, as well as expertise in generative AI and data analysis for interpreting AI insights. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale portfolios of work, build repeatable processes, and mentor other program managers while driving strategic objectives for a sophisticated cloud-based platform.

What you'll do

  • Define and develop high-fidelity release schedules with Product and Engineering teams.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure delivery against committed business goals.
  • Build and own communication strategies translating technical achievements into business metrics.
  • Manage changes to maintain alignment with strategic objectives and senior leadership expectations.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and mentor other program managers for success.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of program management experience in cloud computing technologies
  • Strong technical background and proven track record in delivering results
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum preferred)
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Power BI, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to identify risks early and develop solutions proactively
  • Self-motivated with a strong bias towards action and critical thinking

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