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

Adobe

Base: $171,900 - $326,800 annually ($225,700 - $32...
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8-12 years strategy & operations experience
Influence senior engineering leaders without authority
Drive decisions and closure in leadership forums
Adobe is seeking a Director of Engineering Operations to support the VP of Engineering for Adobe Express, focusing on driving alignment and execution across engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategy and operations, particularly within engineering environments, and will be responsible for resolving misalignments and ensuring effective decision-making

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a force multiplier to the VP of Engineering, driving alignment across leaders and ensuring critical initiatives land.
  • The incumbent must force decisions when things stall, challenge assumptions, and drive outcomes without formal authority.
  • Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms, offering a culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact.

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Adobe is seeking a Director of Engineering Operations to support the VP of Engineering for Adobe Express, focusing on driving alignment and execution across engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategy and operations, particularly within engineering environments, and will be responsible for resolving misalignments and ensuring effective decision-making.

Salary

Base: $171,900 - $326,800 annually ($225,700 - $326,800 in California); Short-term incentives via Annual Incentive Plan; Eligible for new hire equity award

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years Strategy & Operations experience
  • Influence senior engineering leaders without authority
  • Drive decisions and closure in leadership forums
  • Technical fluency in architecture and system constraints
  • Experience with complex cross-org initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Background in consulting or business operations
  • Experience supporting VP/SVP-level leaders
  • Exposure to AI/ML workflows and distributed systems
  • High judgment and low tolerance for drift
  • Ability to synthesize complex technical inputs

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years in Strategy, Operations, or Chief of Staff roles
  • Proven ability to influence senior engineering leaders
  • Strong background in large-scale program delivery

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