Strategy & Operations Director, Brand

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! The Opportunity Adobe's Global Marketing Team is the steward for one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved brands. To build upon the momentum, Adobe is looking for a Strategy and Operations Director for the Brand Organization. This role is critical in helping us accelerate the organization’s work in elevating our corporate reputation and pioneering the future of marketing communications functions (e.g., Communications, Events, Social Media, Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.).The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, resourceful problem solver and operations management expert who can drive a global, cross-functional organization at scale. This individual will have a strong track record of successfully influencing and mobilizing multiple workstreams in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. This leader will also serve as a proxy in strategic conversations to push the development of future-state programs forward.What you'll Do Marketing StrategyEvolve the business: Strategically partner with the Vice President and other leaders of the Brand organization to develop and deliver future-state programs and processesDrive key groundbreaking marketing initiativesRun the Business Operations Design and establish new operating models (i.e., squads, process, tools, metrics) to increase global organizational efficiency, alignment, collaboration, and connectivityPreempt and tackle problems on critical operational issues (i.e., clearing roadblocks to “get things done”)Oversee departmental operations in collaboration with senior leadership and direct leadership bench, partnering on transformative strategies, designing and driving the rhythm of the business and communicating with key partners around priorities, achievements and resultsPlanning and BudgetOptimize the process to deliver strategic integrated marketing plans and investment recommendationsDrive the annual, quarterly and incremental budget and headcount interlock cycles working closely with decision makers, finance and HR partnersMeasurement and ReportingDrive performance reviews and quarterly business reviewsEstablish a consistent reporting framework across teams for accurate and real-time performance reportingWhat you need to succeed 7+ years in marketing or business operations role in technology sector3-5 years of experience or equivalent background/understanding of internal and external communications (i.e., PR, social media, events, etc.)Proven success operating within an agile yet matrixed business and leading complex projects to fruition in a fast-paced cultureExcellent communicator in written and verbal form with strong interpersonal skillsExperience managing multiple streams of work concurrently while applying excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams and departmentsA sense of humorAt Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. 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 make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.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 $119,400 -- $267,600 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.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.Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015.Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.