Senior Engineering Program Manager

Adobe

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On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
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$162,000–$234,600 / yr
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2 days ago
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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 176 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineering Program Manager

The Senior Engineering Program Manager joins the Document Cloud organization to own the end-to-end delivery of the Scan app. This role operates at the intersection of product strategy and the integration of AI technologies while driving initiatives across diverse teams. You will manage project schedules, identify process improvements to remove bottlenecks, and handle complex risk management and decision-making. Responsibilities include defining success metrics, monitoring post-launch performance against engagement targets, and coordinating with marketing, business, and engineering partners. The ideal candidate possesses a background in SaaS, product management, or development and quality engineering. You must demonstrate proficiency in development methodologies for roadmap and backlog management while translating technical complexity into clear narratives for leadership. This role solves the challenge of delivering high-quality features by aligning multi-functional teams through influence to ensure seamless project execution.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of the Scan app across product strategy and AI integration.
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies and define schedules between product, marketing, business, and engineering teams.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to remove bottlenecks and increase team efficiency.
  • Manage project risks by proactively identifying issues and adjusting plans based on shifting requirements.
  • Define success metrics and instrumentation before launch to monitor engagement and quality post-launch.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear risk and status narratives for executive leadership.
  • Use customer feedback and data to rapidly test and validate new products and features.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6+ years of experience as a Program Manager in SaaS or a related industry.
  • Must possess a combined history of product management, development or quality engineering, and customer support experience.
  • Must hold a BS/BA degree or equivalent relevant years of experience.
  • Must have experience with development methodologies for roadmap, backlog, and development management.
  • Must demonstrate a record of leading multi-functional teams through influence rather than direct management.
  • Must possess strong executive presentation skills to distill technical complexity into clear narratives for leadership.
  • Must possess interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be able to use customer feedback and data to rapidly test and validate products and features.

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