Program Manager - B2B Data & AI

The Opportunity Adobe's B2B Data & Analytics organization is the engine behind data-driven decision‑making for our global go‑to‑market teams. As we scale our ambition from BI & Reporting to AI- and Agent‑driven decisioning, we are looking for a Strategic Program Manager to drive operational excellence, strategic execution, and team effectiveness across a globally distributed B2B Data organization. In this role, you will partner with the B2B Data leads, owning the rhythm of the business. You will coordinate execution of top‑priority programs, goals, and achievements. You will also build the team operating model that supports a high‑performing, AI‑forward data organization. You will also serve as a key liaison to VP‑level partners and senior leadership, managing up effectively to ensure alignment, visibility, and confidence in program progress. This includes crafting executive‑level communications, business reviews, and leadership updates that translate complex program status into clear, decision‑ready narratives. This is a high‑impact senior individual contributor role that combines program management rigor, strategic execution, and team operations - ideal for someone who thrives on bringing structure to ambiguity and enabling leaders and teams to do their best work. What You’ll Do Drive program management and operational excellence across globally distributed B2B Data teams, including Jira hygiene, Wiki/Confluence standards, sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery tracking Establish and run the team’s operating cadence - stand‑ups, sprint reviews, quarterly planning, leadership reviews - ensuring consistency, clarity, and follow‑through across regions Lead the complete delivery of strategic programs and L1 goals and achievements for the leadership team. Ensure must‑win initiatives finish on time, within scope, and with measurable impact. Translate leadership priorities into structured execution plans with clear owners, turning points, dependencies, and risk tracking Manage up to VP‑level collaborators - proactively communicate program status, risks, and decisions through crisp executive summaries, business reviews, and leadership presentations Partner with engineering, analytics, and product leads to unblock delivery, surface risks early, and drive cross‑team alignment on the most important commitments Own team operations end‑to‑end - including team culture initiatives, quarterly all‑hands, onboarding, training programs, and AI coaching/upskilling across the organization Manage vendor relationships and budget planning/tracking, including PO management, contract renewals, forecasting, and spend governance Build dashboards and reporting that give leadership real‑time access to program health, goal progress, capacity, and important metrics for the team Drive continuous improvement in how the team plans, implements, and communicates - embedding modern tools and AI‑powered workflows into day‑to‑day operations What you need to succeed 8-12+ years of experience in Strategic Program Management, Chief of Staff, TPM, or Business Operations roles, preferably supporting data, analytics, or engineering organizations Proven track record of driving operational excellence and execution rigor across globally distributed teams Strong executive communication skills - experience preparing VP/C‑level business reviews, status updates, and strategic narratives that drive clarity and confidence Deep expertise with Jira, Confluence/Wiki, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and capacity planning Strong experience leading the execution of OKRs and strategic programs for senior leadership, with an ability to hold cross‑functional teams accountable to outcomes Experience running team operations - all‑hands, training, culture, onboarding - and building the rhythms that make a team feel connected and high‑performing Hands‑on experience with vendor management, contracts, and budget planning/tracking Strong structured thinking, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills; comfortable operating with ambiguity and high ownership Ability to influence without authority across technical and business collaborators in a global, matrixed environment Bias for action, high attention to detail, and a focus on supporting teams and leaders Nice to have Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Dynamics) and B2B GTM/RevOps concepts Experience embedding AI tools and agent‑driven workflows into team operations and program management practices Prior experience as a Chief of Staff or strategic partner to a senior data, analytics, or engineering leader PMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. 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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 $124,300 -- $234,600 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 $162,000 - $234,600. In Illinois, the pay range for this position is $138,600 - $200,700. 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. 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. 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