Director, Engineering Operations (chief Of Staff To Vp Of Engineering, Adobe Express)

Adobe Media and Data Science Research (MDSR) Laboratory

Base: $171,900 - $326,800 annually (us); californi...
8-12 years in strategy & operations
Experience with engineering organizations
Ability to influence without formal authority
This role serves as a force multiplier to the VP of Engineering, driving alignment and forcing decisions across critical initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a force multiplier to the VP of Engineering, driving alignment and forcing decisions across critical initiatives.
  • The successful candidate will own the engineering leadership cadence, ensuring meetings produce clear decisions and actionable outcomes rather than open discussions.
  • Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms powered by AI, offering a culture where employees are encouraged to make an impact.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a force multiplier to the VP of Engineering, driving alignment and forcing decisions across critical initiatives.

Salary

Base: $171,900 - $326,800 annually (US); California: $225,700 - $326,800; Short-term incentives via Annual Incentive Plan; Equity awards may be eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years in Strategy & Operations
  • Experience with Engineering organizations
  • Ability to influence without formal authority
  • Technical fluency in architecture and systems
  • Strong communication and judgment skills

Nice-to-have

  • Consulting or business operations background
  • Support for VP/SVP-level leaders
  • Experience with AI/ML workflows
  • Platform architecture exposure
  • High tolerance for ambiguity resolution

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years in Strategy, Operations, or Chief of Staff roles
  • Background in consulting or large-scale program delivery
  • Proven ability to drive outcomes without formal authority

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