Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy
Adobe, San Francisco, CA, United States
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
The Corporate Strategy team works closely with Adobe’s top executives and our three business units (the Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud) to ensure that the company stays on its fast growth trajectory. The team has played an active role in some of Adobe’s boldest and most strategic decisions, such as its well-publicized transition to cloud, and its expansion into a leadership position in Digital Marketing.
Today, Adobe is at the forefront of digital experiences worldwide – be it by giving creatives everything they need to design amazing new content, or by enabling global enterprises in their digital transformation and the creation of experience businesses. This strategy has translated into exceptional financial performance and stock price appreciation even within the Tech sector.
What you'll do
As a Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy you will join a highly entrepreneurial team, including alumni from management consulting firms and experts in digital media and marketing. You will be responsible for managing project teams to hack Adobe’s long-term growth. You might also lead independent initiatives. This position provides unparalleled senior executive exposure, and is often the path to unique operational and general management roles throughout the company.
At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world by numerous “best places to work” awards. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to build your career, Adobe’s the place for you. Every day, we get to work with some of the most creative, analytical, authentic and inspiring people in the world.
What you need to succeed
- 6+ years of proven track record of leading transformational change with increasing levels of responsibility, ideally in management consulting, consumer internet or SaaS strategy
- Intellectual curiosity, deep interest in the technology landscape, evolving trends and long-term horizon
- Ability to build ‘outside-in’ POV on market opportunities and drive clear implications and recommendations
- Structured thinker with ability to break down big, hairy problems into discrete elements
- Hypothesis led problem solver with executive presence
- Ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders to take action
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience leading teams and commitment to coaching / mentoring
- Undergraduate and Master’s degrees (MBA preferred)