Senior Director, Strategy and Strategic Operations, DMe

Location San Francisco, California, United States of America Category Finance and Operations Job Id R151434 Posted Date 12/04/2024
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

As part of the Strategy and Business Operations team of Digital Media, the Senior Director, Strategy and Strategic Operations will work with closely with the VP, Head of Strategy and Business Operations, and Chief of Staff and other Senior Leaders and cross-functional teams in Digital Media and around the company to transform the Digital Media Business.

As a Senior Director, you will be responsible for working with the various product groups in Digital media to develop the business strategy and for driving the Digital Media Business planning process.  You will also work closely with the Corporate Strategy and Corporate M&A teams to identify strategic areas of focus, collect and share outside in perspectives on those strategies, assist in execution of acquisitions and investments, and help manage integrations following significant acquisitions.  Lastly, you will both identify and work on broad strategic initiatives across both Digital Media and Adobe as a whole.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 8+ years of experience within a corporate strategy team, corporate development team or investment bank or top-tier M&A law firm. This experience must include overseeing complex strategy projects or acquisitions and operationalizing those projects to completion.
  • 12+ years of total professional experience with growing levels of responsibility; proven track record of success.
  • Experience driving or overseeing a strategic planning process across multiple teams.
  • Experience operating in an enterprise SaaS environment; prior understanding of software industry or digital media desired.
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to influence.  Management experience highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, while staying focused on the big picture.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presence in front of senior executives.
  • Creative problem solver with a bias for action and results.
  • Relentless but collaborative - ensuring that debates and discussions not only lead to good outcomes for all involved, but also set a positive tone for cross-functional teams.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. Learn more about our vision here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $200,500 -- $385,900 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.

Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.

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