Project Development Manager Jobs at Adobe with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

Adobe generated \~$24B revenue in FY 2025 and has completed \~$10B in strategic acquisitions since 2018. Our Corporate Development team strategically identifies, sources, evaluates, and implements Adobe’s inorganic growth roadmap, including acquisitions, divestitures, and investments.

We are looking for grounded, thoughtful, and fun teammates to drive Adobe shareholder value through exceptional, ground-breaking opportunities – from sourcing to diligence, deal execution, and integration planning. This individual will work with executives on strategic issues across product, product marketing, sales & sales operations, marketing, IT, finance, legal, and HR.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Partner with internal partners to develop strategic investment themes and assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities.

• Identify product gaps, evaluate build/partner/buy, and collaborate on target selection.

• Conduct comprehensive, meticulous analyses to influence decision-making, including industry TAMS, competitive landscapes, customer overlaps, as well as valuation and financial models.

• Coordinate all aspects of the M&A process (e.g., due diligence, data rooms, internal updates), support M&A integration workstreams, and leverage suite of corporate development systems & tools.

• Establish a robust understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, market positioning, and emerging companies.

• Embrace assignments and projects across Corporate Development and M&A Integration. Support post-acquisition integration efforts.

• Develop external network of industry specialists to bring outside-in knowledge of market trends and opportunities.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUCCEED:

• BA/BS from a top university in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar field.

• MBA is preferred.

• Exceptional financial modeling, interpersonal and project management skills.

• Attention to detail. Strong work ethic. Proactive self-starter. Calm under pressure. High EQ and business intuition. Able to adapt to fast-paced, ambiguous environments. High learning agility. Consummate teammate.

• Excellent written communication skills, including presentation and memo formats. Strong spoken communication skills.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Tools, SharePoint, Capital IQ, Pitchbook; Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Excel macros, a plus.

• Demonstrated experience (4-5 years) in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital, private equity, or similar environments.

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.

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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.

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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 $111,200 -- $211,850 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 $146,300 - $211,850.

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:

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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.