Head of Business Operations & Strategy

Head Of Business Operations & Strategy - GenStudio And Firefly Services

The Head of Business Operations & Strategy - GenStudio and Firefly Services will be instrumental in defining Adobe's strategic direction for our innovative platforms. This outstanding role offers the chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership across various teams to improve our market position and ensure long-term growth!

Own and drive high-impact, cross-functional initiatives critical to GenStudio and Firefly's growth. Act as a force-multiplier for executive leadership by translating market signals into clear strategic actions.

Enterprise-Level Strategic Initiatives

• Lead initiatives spanning Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Strategy.
• Partner with leadership to define packaging strategies and go-to-market motions.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, including M&A and partnerships.
• Advise on market entry, expansion priorities, and portfolio tradeoffs.

Business Planning

• Develop multi-year business strategies, including revenue targets and growth levers.
• Translate strategic priorities into execution roadmaps and accountability models.
• Manage annual and quarterly planning cycles aligning GenStudio priorities with organization planning and commitments.
• Implement performance management frameworks bringing to surface risks early and course-correct.
• Generate insights from product usage, sales, and customer feedback to drive durable growth.

Executive Decision Support & Business Insights

• Develop executive-ready narratives and strategic recommendations for executive leadership discussions.
• Anticipate market trends and operational bottlenecks.
• Provide data-driven mentorship on prioritization and resource allocation.
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks for proactive decision making.

Organizational Leadership

• Drive initiatives that strengthen cross-functional collaboration and increase execution velocity.
• Foster a culture of engagement, belonging, and shared accountability across fast-growing, multi-disciplinary organization.
• Build relationships across multi disciplinary practices vital for Genstudio to ensure it's represented.
• Evolve operating models and decision-making frameworks.

What You Need To Succeed

• MBA or equivalent master's degree required; a technical undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Expertise in planning, corporate strategy, or leading consulting firms at the Senior Director level with proven success in developing and operationalizing business strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of data-driven decision-making.
• Experience influencing senior collaborators and driving alignment.
• Leading complex initiatives across diverse teams.
• Outstanding communication and executive storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives.
• Deep understanding of technology market dynamics and enterprise business models.

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.

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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 $201,100 -- $380,225 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 $244,600 - $380,225

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.