Principal Engineering Program Manager - Adobe Stock

Adobe·Workday
San Jose · San FranciscoFull-timePosted Jul 1, 2026
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The Opportunity

We are in search of an experienced and passionate Program Manager to be a part of our Adobe Stock team. The individual will help facilitate features related to search and transformation on Adobe Stock. The success of the program will be measured across two key areas: (1) users success in searching and finding relevant content and (2) enabling users to create any images they need using generative technology.

The ideal candidate should possess exceptional program management and organizational skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment. They have the skills to turn complex problems into prioritized, well-executed action plan that can drive quantifiable impact. Should have the aptitude to resolve dependencies, mitigates risk, clear obstacles, devise change management plans, and accurately communicate progress against plan. This role will require to work closely with cross-functional product development, product management, and engineering teams both inside of Adobe Stock and with our partners across Adobe.

Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering regarding product definition and strategy, project timeline, feature scope, commitments, and project-related decisions. Establish success measures and build project plan.
  • Handle change and risk, collaborating with your colleagues to ensure the right decisions are made at the right time. Ensure team efficiency by bringing about process change and holding team to success metrics. Assess technical challenges on initiatives and mobilize immediate and extended team members to take action.
  • Facilitate communication across project or product. Identify and resolve miscommunication across the team and tailor the content and delivery of communication to the target audience. Commit to improve where gaps are observed.
  • Autonomously lead or support multiple projects. Sets own priorities and balances time between critical short-term issues with longer strategic goals.
  • Work on difficult problems and issues of diverse scope where an in-depth understanding and evaluation of factors, including technical requirements, are required to formulate innovative solutions for multiple initiatives. Able to independently influence project executives / partners in pursuit of a successful implementation of a product or service. Be an evangelist of change!

What you need to succeed

  • Solid track record in project management in software, SaaS and/or related industries
  • A technical degree or equivalent experience, such as a BA/BS in Computer Science or a similar field is desired
  • Strong listening skills, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Deep experience working with highly technical engineering teams, with previous experience of helping them deliver against a backlog.
  • Drive strategic and tactical decisions for projects, demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills to inform execution of impactful features.
  • Take personal ownership and accountability for ensuring that the projects complete and meet defined success criteria. Excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to persuade and encourage others.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists (http://www.adobe.com/careers/awards.html). You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmL6uQZhYhw&list=UUlDSu3-Y4-BfI08784K-P4g&feature=share&index=1) approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog (http://blogs.adobe.com/adobelife/) and explore the meaningful benefits (http://benefits.adobe.com/) we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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. 


Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015. 

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. 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 $146,300 -- $277,400 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 $191,600 - $277,400


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:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), 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:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

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.

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