Sr Manager, Corporate Development

Opportunity Adobe generated ~$24B revenue in FY 2025 and has completed ~$10B in strategic acquisitions since 2018. The Corporate Development team strategically identifies, sources, evaluates, and implements Adobe’s inorganic growth roadmap, including acquisitions, divestitures, and investments. The Challenge Build highly effective relationships with key internal and external partners to develop strategic investment themes and assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities. Identify product gaps, evaluate build/partner/buy options, and collaborate on target selection. Lead and support all aspects of the deal process, including execution, negotiation, due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation. Navigate and influence decision‑making by conducting end‑to‑end, meticulous analyses and driving the right conversations to core issues. Establish a robust understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, market positioning, and emerging companies. Embrace assignments across Corporate Development and M&A Integration, support post‑acquisition integration, and coach and mentor junior team members. Leverage an external network of industry specialists to bring outside‑in knowledge of market trends and opportunities. What is Needed to Succeed Interest and experience in Adobe’s key business lines (Productivity, Creativity, Customer Experience Orchestration). Demonstrated network of relevant high‑growth tech founders and industry contacts. Strategic problem solver who connects the dots, with high EQ, executive influencing, and business intuition. Attention to detail, strong work ethic, proactive self‑starter, calm under pressure, able to adapt to fast‑paced, ambiguous environments, and high learning agility. Excellent written communication skills, including presentation and memo formats; strong spoken communication skills. 5‑8 years of cumulative experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity; experience in product, operations, SaaS, consumer tech, and enterprise software is a plus. BA/BS from a top university in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar field; MBA is preferred. Expected Pay Range The U.S. pay range for this position is $134,600 – $256,450 annually. In California, the pay range is $177,100 – $256,450. Compensation may vary by location and experience. 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. 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 in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adobe Inc.