Principal Engineering Program Manager

Adobe

Program Manager for Adobe Stock team, facilitating product features related to search and transformation. Working closely with product development and engineering teams to drive project success.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $146,300 - $277,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Product Management and Engineering regarding product definition and strategy, project timeline, feature scope, commitments, and project-related decisions
Establish success measures and build project plan
Handle change and risk, collaborating with your colleagues to ensure the right decisions are made at the right time
Ensure team efficiency by bringing about process change and holding team to success metrics
Assess technical challenges on initiatives and mobilize immediate and extended team members to take action
Facilitate communication across project or product
Identify and resolve miscommunication across the team and tailor the content and delivery of communication to the target audience
Commit to improve where gaps are observed
Autonomously lead or support multiple projects
Work on difficult problems and issues of diverse scope where an in-depth understanding and evaluation of factors, including technical requirements, are required to formulate innovative solutions for multiple initiatives
Able to independently influence project executives/partners in pursuit of a successful implementation of a product or service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid track record in project management in software, SaaS and/or related industries
A technical degree or equivalent experience, such as a BA/BS in Computer Science or a similar field is desired
Strong listening skills, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Deep experience working with highly technical engineering teams, with previous experience of helping them deliver against a backlog
Drive strategic and tactical decisions for projects, demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills to inform execution of impactful features
Excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to persuade and encourage others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project PlanningRisk ManagementChange ManagementTechnical EvaluationFeature Scope DefinitionBacklog ManagementProcess ImprovementStrategic Decision-MakingProblem-SolvingQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Listening SkillsPersuasionCollaborationPresentation SkillsTailored Communication