Principal Technical Program Manager

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CASeattle, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$146,300–$277,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $212k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $172,768–$215,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $194k 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 261 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,100–$277,400 across 167 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Technical Program Manager

The Principal Technical Program Manager joins the Firefly Foundry team to drive strategic goals for building new GenAI-powered experiences for enterprise customers. In this role, you will lead end-to-end program management for GenAI initiatives from concept through customer deployment and iteration. You will be responsible for crafting execution strategies, managing risks and dependencies, coordinating model integrations, and ensuring feature readiness across product, engineering, research, and platform teams. The position requires navigating complex technical domains involving AI/ML systems and SaaS products to improve the efficiency of enterprise offerings. Key responsibilities include translating business requirements into actionable plans, establishing operating rhythms, and communicating status to leadership. Success requires expertise in managing cross-functional partnerships, high-level stakeholder communication, and a proven track record of delivering complex programs within the GenAI and machine learning space for large-scale customer solutions.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $198350 from 78 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end program management for GenAI initiatives from initial concept through customer deployment and iteration.
  • Translate complex customer and business requirements into actionable plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across multiple cross-functional programs.
  • Establish processes and operating rhythms to ensure efficient execution and team alignment.
  • Coordinate model integrations, feature readiness, and customer onboarding for enterprise offerings.
  • Communicate program status, decisions, and risks clearly to leadership and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive initiatives to improve execution efficiency and visibility across product, engineering, and research teams.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or an equivalent field.
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or an associated area, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs in AI/ML, SaaS, or enterprise products.
  • Experience delivering customer-facing or enterprise solutions.
  • Ability to provide clarity and manage execution in unclear, rapidly changing settings.
  • Strong collaborator management, influencing skills, and executive communication.
  • Clear presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with AI/ML or GenAI technologies (preferred).

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