Director, Strategic Operations and Chief of Staff - Creative Product Group

$267,600 - $267,600/Yr

Adobe - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

This role at Adobe is pivotal in shaping the future of digital experiences, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of the Creative Product Group and Digital Media Growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to develop, lead, and implement key initiatives that drive the company's mission of empowering creativity and innovation. The position requires a strong business acumen, as the ideal candidate will need to delve into details, proactively identify gaps, and seize opportunities that align with Adobe's strategic goals. In this dynamic and high-impact role, the candidate will serve as a top-level adviser and confidant to the SVP, quickly understanding and simplifying complex problems. They will work across various teams to identify solutions and resolve issues efficiently. The role also involves owning and driving strategic initiatives that are critical to engaging teams, customers, and communities. As the voice of the organization in cross-functional discussions, the candidate will advocate for the team and promote a culture of inclusive leadership with a sense of urgency. Additionally, the candidate will act as a key bridge within the organization, ensuring successful communication and implementation of critical organizational and operational decisions. This position is designed for someone who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment and is ready to make a significant impact on Adobe's operations and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a top-level adviser, confidant, and sounding board for the Senior Vice President.
• Quickly understand and simplify problems, working across teams to identify solutions and resolve them efficiently.
• Own and drive strategic initiatives critical to the engagement of teams, customers, and communities.
• Be the voice of the organization in cross-functional discussions, advocating on behalf of the team.
• Promote a community of inclusive leadership with a sense of urgency.
• Convey and ensure successful communication and implementation of critical organizational and operational decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic operational roles, partnering directly with senior leaders.
• BA or BS degree in a related field; MBA or Management Consulting experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including proficiency in tools like PowerPoint.
• Extraordinary ability to program manage across complex operations.
• Critical thinking skills to break down sizable problems into manageable pieces and utilize data for insights.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a can-do attitude with attention to operational details.
• Ability to develop relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels, exhibiting strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and leading change management initiatives.
• Ability to learn, grow, and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve.
• Excellent meeting design and facilitation skills.
• Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a sense of urgency.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with digital media and creative product development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $134,800 -- $267,600 annually based on location and experience.
• Short-term incentives in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.