Engineering Program Manager

$123,400 - $224,100/Yr

Adobe - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Engineering Program Manager at Adobe is responsible for driving large-scale programs within the Digital Media Platform, ensuring optimal customer experiences for business clients. This role requires a self-starter who can lead intricate programs throughout their lifecycle, coordinating various aspects such as project plans, resource allocations, and risk management. The position demands a deep technical understanding of solutions being developed and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from team members to executives, to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate all aspects of a program, including detailed project plans and resource allocations.
• Maintain a deep, technical end-to-end understanding of the solution being built and its dependencies.
• Understand technical challenges and navigate options to deliver the best customer experience.
• Act as a subject matter leader and partner for Product Management, Design, Engineering, Architecture, and QA.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent programs of varying size, scope, and complexity across different teams.
• Create materials for various organizational levels, from executive presentations to detailed project documents.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in assigned areas before they become issues.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Ensure all project team members have clear goals, expectations, and success criteria.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a strong ability to understand business, product, and technical interplay.
• Extensive program management experience on large-scale initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based software development, particularly in ecommerce and software licensing.
• Experience in services-based infrastructure/architecture to ensure customer experience.
• Ability to lead system design and technical discussions across engineering teams.
• Experience in a matrixed, globally diverse workforce.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Jira.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in PMO-best practices.
• Experience in leading across organizations in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $123,400 - $224,100 annually.
• Opportunities for short-term and long-term incentives.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer policies.