Principal Engineering Program Manager

The Opportunity Adobe seeks a Senior or Principal Engineering Program Manager with strategic and execution skills to support Adobe Analytics Product and Engineering teams in meeting vital business targets. The role involves building and growing the next generation of Adobe Analytics products, especially emphasizing agentic capabilities in the Adobe Customer Experience Orchestration (CXO) portfolio. You will operate in a highly complex, fast-evolving, and often ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate thrives in this setting — bringing structure to ambiguity, improving cross-functional alignment, and developing positive relationships across the organization. This is not a “task master” role. Serving as a reliable, hands-on partner embedded within the program team, you will work closely with Engineering, Product, UX, and Marketing leaders to drive outcomes. You will be instrumental in advancing collaboration, communication, consistency in execution, and alignment within the CXO ecosystem — establishing yourself as a trusted and indispensable contributor. Experience leading software development programs and collaborating across Engineering, Product, and Marketing is essential. If you feel driven to develop the future of Adobe’s analytical solutions in the emerging Agentic space, we’d love to meet you. What you'll do: Drive complex programs from concept through release. Proactively identify risks, remove obstacles, and solve problems directly — taking ownership rather than waiting for direction. Ensure strong operational hygiene across tools (JIRA, dashboards, status reporting). Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across global teams, partnering closely with other Program Managers and collaborators. Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs. Mentor peers, effect positive change, and lead by example. What you need to succeed: Deep sense of ownership and accountability — you operate like a business owner. Technical curiosity — you seek to understand how systems work and leverage AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Codex) to accelerate insights and solutions. Strong prioritization skills and the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced, technically complex environment. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of influencing various cross-functional groups and senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and a focus on continuous improvement. Proficiency in JIRA (basic), Confluence (basic), Excel (intermediate to advanced), and modern AI tooling. 10+ years of relevant experience, including engineering management and/or program management experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. PMP, CSM, or Agile certifications preferred. 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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. 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