Program Manager – B2B Data, AI

Adobe

Strategic Program Manager driving operational excellence in B2B Data & Analytics at Adobe. Partnering with teams to enhance decision-making through structured execution and communication.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,300 - $234,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive program management and operational excellence across globally distributed B2B Data teams, including Jira hygiene, Wiki/Confluence standards, sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery tracking
Establish and run the team’s operating cadence — stand-ups, sprint reviews, quarterly planning, leadership reviews — ensuring consistency, clarity, and follow-through across regions
Lead the complete delivery of strategic programs and L1 goals and achievements for the leadership team. Ensure must-win initiatives finish on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.
Translate leadership priorities into structured execution plans with clear owners, turning points, dependencies, and risk tracking
Manage up to VP-level collaborators — proactively communicate program status, risks, and decisions through crisp executive summaries, business reviews, and leadership presentations
Partner with engineering, analytics, and product leads to unblock delivery, surface risks early, and drive cross-team alignment on the most important commitments
Own team operations end-to-end — including team culture initiatives, quarterly all-hands, onboarding, training programs, and AI coaching/upskilling across the organization
Manage vendor relationships and budget planning/tracking, including PO management, contract renewals, forecasting, and spend governance
Build dashboards and reporting that give leadership real-time access to program health, goal progress, capacity, and important metrics for the team
Drive continuous improvement in how the team plans, implements, and communicates — embedding modern tools and AI-powered workflows into day-to-day operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in Strategic Program Management, Chief of Staff, TPM, or Business Operations roles, preferably supporting data, analytics, or engineering organizations
Proven track record of driving operational excellence and execution rigor across globally distributed teams
Strong executive communication skills — experience preparing VP/C-level business reviews, status updates, and strategic narratives that drive clarity and confidence
Deep expertise with Jira, Confluence/Wiki, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and capacity planning
Strong experience leading the execution of OKRs and strategic programs for senior leadership, with an ability to hold cross-functional teams accountable to outcomes
Experience running team operations — all-hands, training, culture, onboarding — and building the rhythms that make a team feel connected and high-performing
Hands-on experience with vendor management, contracts, and budget planning/tracking
Strong structured thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; comfortable operating with ambiguity and high ownership
Ability to influence without authority across technical and business collaborators in a global, matrixed environment
Bias for action, high attention to detail, and a focus on supporting teams and leaders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic Program ManagementOperational ExcellenceAgileScrumOKRsVendor ManagementBudget PlanningCapacity PlanningRisk TrackingData Analytics

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStructured ThinkingProblem-SolvingPrioritizationInfluencing Without AuthorityAttention to DetailTeam Culture InitiativesCross-Functional CollaborationHigh OwnershipBias for Action