Principal Engineering Program Manager - Adobe Stock

We are in search of an experienced and passionate Program Manager to be a part of our Adobe Stock team. The individual will help facilitate features related to search and transformation on Adobe Stock. The success of the program will be measured across two key areas: (1) users success in searching and finding relevant content and (2) enabling users to create any images they need using generative technology.

The ideal candidate should possess exceptional program management and organizational skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment. They have the skills to turn complex problems into prioritized, well-executed action plan that can drive quantifiable impact. Should have the aptitude to resolve dependencies, mitigates risk, clear obstacles, devise change management plans, and accurately communicate progress against plan. This role will require to work closely with cross-functional product development, product management, and engineering teams both inside of Adobe Stock and with our partners across Adobe.

What you'll do

• 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. Sets own priorities and balances time between critical short-term issues with longer strategic goals.
• 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. Be an evangelist of change!

• 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.
• Take personal ownership and accountability for ensuring that the projects complete and meet defined success criteria. Excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to persuade and encourage others.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists (http://www.adobe.com/careers/awards.html). You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmL6uQZhYhw&list=UUlDSu3-Y4-BfI08784K-P4g&feature=share&index=1) approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

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About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

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