Director, Strategic Planning - Digital Media
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Overview
Job Description
Our CompanyChanging 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!
As the Director of Strategic Planning, you will build theoperating systemthat enables Adobe to plan with precision and execute with excellence. This isnot about supporting strategy – it's about architectingand drivingthe operating infrastructurethat drives the business.
In this role, you'llengineerthe planning frameworks,designtheartifacts, and establish the rhythms that turn ambiguity into actionand drive value for stakeholders and the business. If you're energized by building systems that scale, partnering with executives to drive organizational change, and creating the infrastructure that powers billion-dollar businesses, this role is designed for you.
What You'll Own
You'll architect the planning infrastructure that defines operational excellence at Adobe:
Operating Rhythm Design:Architect the end-to-end strategic planning system – from annual planning cycles to quarterly business reviews – that drives clarity, accountability, and performance across the organization
Planning Infrastructure:Design and build the complete suite of assets, artifacts, and templates that enable seamless execution: planning frameworks, scorecard architectures, executive dashboards, review deck structures, and governance models
Forum Orchestration:Define the structure and cadence of key business forums–Kick-Offs,PlanningSessions,StrategyReviews–ensuring each moment is purposeful, productive, and drives the business forward
Executive Partnership:Build deep partnerships with senior leaders, leveraging high emotional intelligence to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, drive alignment, and influence decisions at the highest levels
Organizational Transformation:Lead change initiatives that elevate how Adobe plans and operates, introducing best-in-class methodologies while adapting them to Adobe's culture and ambition
Your Background
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10+ years in strategy and operationsormanagement consultingwith a proven track record of building operating systems from the ground up
Recognized expertise in architecting strategic planning frameworks – you've designed operating rhythms multiple timesfor large enterprisesand can articulate what makes them work
Master craftsperson – deep experience creating the templates, scorecards, dashboards, and artifacts that power great operations; your workbrings clarity to complexity
Executive presence and influence – demonstrated success partnering with and advising C-suite leaders in complex, matrixed environments
High emotional intelligence – exceptional ability to read dynamics, build trust, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Tech-sector fluency – prior experience in software, SaaS, or technology strongly preferred
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.
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California:
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Colorado:
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Jan 29 2026 12:00 AMIf 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:
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