Operations and Insights Lead (Sr. Manager)

The Role This role builds the analytics, insights, and operating systems that enable better partnership strategy and ensure it translates into execution. You will be responsible for bringing clarity to where Adobe should focus, how partnerships are performing, and how we evolve our approach over time. By combining data, structured analysis, and strong operating discipline, you will help the Partnerships organization make better decisions and execute them consistently. You will lead a small team (2 analysts) and work across Product, Partnerships, and cross‑functional teams, operating as a central node that connects strategy, insights, and execution in fast‑moving areas such as the AI and agentic ecosystem. What You’ll Do 1. Drive Decision Quality Through Analytics & Insights (Core Focus) Build and lead a partner analytics function (2 direct reports) Develop dashboards and evaluation frameworks to assess: Partner performance Deal effectiveness Ecosystem and competitive dynamics Generate insights that directly inform: Where to focus and invest Which partners to prioritize How to structure and optimize deals Establish a lightweight but effective partner and ecosystem intelligence capability 2. Build and Run the Partnerships Operating System Design and implement scalable processes across: Partner planning and prioritization Pipeline and deal tracking Decision‑making and governance Define clear metrics, reporting, and review cadences Ensure strategy is translated into consistent execution and measurable outcomes Continuously refine processes based on performance and learnings 3. Enable Strategy Through Structured Analysis Translate strategic questions into clear analytical frameworks and insights Bring clarity to tradeoffs, priorities, and investment decisions Continuously refine strategy based on: Data Ecosystem evolution Partner performance 4. Support Incubation Through Insight and Learning (0→1) Help identify and evaluate emerging partnership opportunities Structure ambiguous problems into clear hypotheses and testable pilots Use early experiments to generate insights that inform broader strategy and scaling decisions What You Need to Succeed Experience 8–12+ years in strategy, BizOps, analytics, or similar roles (consulting or tech preferred) Experience operating in highly cross‑functional, ambiguous environments Strong track record of translating complex problems into structured insights and action Analytics & Technical Skills (Critical) Strong analytical foundation with experience building: Dashboards Performance frameworks Decision‑support tools Comfortable working directly with data (not just delegating) AI proficiency required: Experience using AI tools (LLMs) to accelerate analysis, insights, and workflows Familiarity with “vibe coding” / rapid prototyping using AI tools (e.g., building lightweight tools, automations, or dashboards without full engineering support) 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 $110,000 – $202,250 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 $139,700 – $202,250. In New York, the pay range for this position is $139,700 – $202,250. In Washington, the pay range for this position is $127,700 – $184,850. In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State‑Specific Notices: California Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. 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