Principal Technical Program Manager- GenAI

Adobe Software

Adobe Software

IT, Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 143,200-269,900 / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 5, 2025

JOB LEVEL

P50

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor
Adobe is seeking a Technical Program Manager to help Firefly and Digital Media Experience execute strategic objectives to build new experiences using GenAI, that will transform how creative professionals get their work done. In this role, you will be pivotal in helping craft the execution strategy and leading all aspects of Technical Program Management. From handling planning activities to driving process improvements, and communicating vertically and horizontally across the company, the team will rely on you to keep everyone informed. This is a highly cross-functional role with partnerships across various other teams.
Your work will have a direct impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of Firefly. You will improve teamwork, communication, execution, and alignment with core teams and partners across the Adobe product portfolio. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in working in complex technical space, has experience with AI, and is passionate about solving problems. If you are looking to be part of a team that is building the future of creative tools, welcome to Firefly!
What you will do
  • Work with the cross-functional product, design, and engineering teams in establishing workstreams and operationalizing them for efficiency.
  • Set schedules, and actively manage issues/risks of the programs.
  • Drive the coordination and management of dependencies with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment across all teams on strategy, plans, and execution.
  • Communicate program status, risks and mitigation plans to executives.
  • Find opportunities to enhance and simplify processes where possible
  • Improve transparency and coordination across functions with clear communication
  • Drive special projects or initiatives on behalf of the leadership team
What you need to succeed
  • 10+ years experience in Technical Program Management or related field.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related program.
  • Proven technical leadership and create alignment amongst subject matter experts
  • Proven leadership and experience in leading complex high-value programs Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong influencing and interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong technical aptitude and in software/system design and development methodologies (including Agile)
  • An intrinsic ability to deal with ambiguity and having a flexible and adaptive approach
Analytical perspective to problem-solving, attention to detail organizational skills, and a focus on continuous improvement
  • Experience with a Machine Learning, AI, or Consumer company strongly preferred
  • Desire to help take the GenAI to the next level
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