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Program Manager jobs at Adobe span product, engineering, and go-to-market functions across digital media, creative cloud, and enterprise software. The company has a well-established sponsorship process for international hires in this function, working with legal counsel to support candidates through the full visa lifecycle.
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We are looking for a Principal Engineering Program Manager to lead complex, multi-org data and platform programs within the Adobe Unified Platform team. This role requires deep expertise of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems and strong critical thinking, and the ability to drive alignment, influence decisions, and deliver measurable business outcomes at scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and lead large, complex, multi-team programs with significant business impact
- Define program strategy, operating model, and execution approach
- Foster alignment among Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Business collaborators
- Establish clear program goals, success metrics, and outcome tracking mechanisms
- Oversee dependency management across multiple systems and teams
- Anticipate risks proactively and drive mitigation strategies at scale
- Influence product and technical decisions to optimize business outcomes
- Drive decision-making frameworks and reduce execution ambiguity
- Lead executive-level communication, including program updates, risks, and tradeoffs
- Optimize resource allocation and prioritization across competing initiatives
- Build and scale repeatable program management practices and governance models
- Leverage AI and data insights to improve program visibility, decision-making, and efficiency
- Mentor and guide junior Program managers (TPgM) and contribute to TPgM capability building
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10–15+ years of program management experience in cloud/data platforms or related domains
- Deep understanding of end-to-end data lifecycle, including data platforms with strong expertise in ETL/ELT systems, coordinating data management, accuracy, and traceability
- Possess working knowledge of metrics, targets, data modeling, and data governance, quality, and lineage
- Define success metrics (north star and supporting benchmarks) and align teams on hard-working goals
- Proven ability to define and drive outcome-based programs with measurable impact
- Advanced experience with Agile methodologies and large-scale program execution
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools
- Strong familiarity with AI/ML concepts and AI-powered efficiency tools
- Outstanding collaborator management and executive communication skills
- Strong analytical, evaluative, and decision-making capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across org layers
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.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
EXPECTED PAY RANGE: 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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.
In California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400.
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.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a Principal Engineering Program Manager to lead complex, multi-org data and platform programs within the Adobe Unified Platform team. This role requires deep expertise of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems and strong critical thinking, and the ability to drive alignment, influence decisions, and deliver measurable business outcomes at scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and lead large, complex, multi-team programs with significant business impact
- Define program strategy, operating model, and execution approach
- Foster alignment among Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Business collaborators
- Establish clear program goals, success metrics, and outcome tracking mechanisms
- Oversee dependency management across multiple systems and teams
- Anticipate risks proactively and drive mitigation strategies at scale
- Influence product and technical decisions to optimize business outcomes
- Drive decision-making frameworks and reduce execution ambiguity
- Lead executive-level communication, including program updates, risks, and tradeoffs
- Optimize resource allocation and prioritization across competing initiatives
- Build and scale repeatable program management practices and governance models
- Leverage AI and data insights to improve program visibility, decision-making, and efficiency
- Mentor and guide junior Program managers (TPgM) and contribute to TPgM capability building
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10–15+ years of program management experience in cloud/data platforms or related domains
- Deep understanding of end-to-end data lifecycle, including data platforms with strong expertise in ETL/ELT systems, coordinating data management, accuracy, and traceability
- Possess working knowledge of metrics, targets, data modeling, and data governance, quality, and lineage
- Define success metrics (north star and supporting benchmarks) and align teams on hard-working goals
- Proven ability to define and drive outcome-based programs with measurable impact
- Advanced experience with Agile methodologies and large-scale program execution
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools
- Strong familiarity with AI/ML concepts and AI-powered efficiency tools
- Outstanding collaborator management and executive communication skills
- Strong analytical, evaluative, and decision-making capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across org layers
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.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
EXPECTED PAY RANGE: 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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.
In California, the pay range for this position is $191,600 - $277,400.
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.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Align your PM credentials to Adobe's domains
Adobe recruits Program Managers across Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud. Frame your resume around cross-functional delivery, product lifecycle ownership, or platform-scale programs to match the scope these teams actually hire for.
Target roles posted under multiple titles
Adobe lists similar roles as Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, and Senior Program Manager. Search all variants when browsing open positions, since sponsorship eligibility and team fit can differ meaningfully between these tracks.
Confirm LCA filing before accepting an offer
Before your H-1B or E-3 petition can be filed, your employer must get a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL. Ask your Adobe recruiter where the team is in that process so you can map your start date realistically.
Use OPT strategically to build your Adobe candidacy
If you're on F-1 OPT, you can start at Adobe immediately while your H-1B is pending. Joining before the lottery cap-gap period begins lets you build internal credibility and reduces the employment gap risk if your registration isn't selected.
Prepare a specialization case for your PM role
USCIS scrutinizes whether Program Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards. Roles tied to specific technical domains, like software architecture program management or enterprise systems integration, carry stronger petitions than general coordination-focused descriptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Adobe sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Adobe sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The company works with immigration counsel to handle petitions, including the Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL. Because H-1B is subject to the annual lottery cap, timing your offer around the April filing window matters. Roles in technical program management tend to support stronger specialty occupation arguments than broadly scoped coordination positions.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Adobe?
Applications go through Adobe's careers portal, where you can filter by role type and location. Migrate Mate also surfaces active Program Manager openings at Adobe, filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles that explicitly support international candidates. Tailor your application to the specific product domain, since Adobe's PM roles vary significantly across Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud, and enterprise product lines.
Which visa types does Adobe commonly sponsor for Program Managers?
Adobe sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Program Manager roles, and supports Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens only and skips the lottery entirely. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. Your visa type affects your timeline and the filing steps Adobe's legal team will manage.
What qualifications does Adobe expect for Program Manager roles?
Adobe typically looks for Program Managers with a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the role, such as computer science, engineering, or business. For technical PM tracks, experience managing software development programs or platform-scale initiatives carries significant weight. For H-1B purposes, the degree field should align with the job duties, since USCIS evaluates whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Program Manager at Adobe?
Timeline depends on your visa type. H-1B standard processing runs three to five months after USCIS receives the petition in April, with a start date no earlier than October 1. Premium processing can reduce USCIS adjudication to 15 business days, though it doesn't speed up DOL's LCA review. E-3 applicants can often complete consular processing in four to eight weeks, making it faster for Australian nationals already outside the U.S.