Business Process Optimization Programme Manager

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Adobe's Revenue Accounting and Operations (RAO) is dynamic and innovative division, supporting revenue recognition across all market channels, delivering integrated and GAAP-compliant solutions for all Adobe's products and services.

The role will support Adobe Professional Services (APS), addressing complex transformation requirements and delivering future-proof improvements to the systems, strategies, and technologies used by Adobe.

As a Programme Manager, you will be a driver of purpose, foster collaboration between RAO and APS, support projects from start to finish, align cross-functional teams, optimize internal processes and tools, and continuously challenge the status quo towards achieving excellence.

• Develop detailed project plans, outlining scope, timeline, resource needs, and achievements.
• Coordinate programmes, ensuring alignment among collaborators on goals and objectives.
• Monitor progress and proactively address any issues or roadblocks.
• Maintain and improve a central hub for updates, resources, and tools.
• Provide transparency and data-driven insights for faster identification and resolution of issues.
• Measure and monitor programme outcomes and alignment to strategic organizational goals.
• Streamline Professional Services Operations processes and promote automation to enable advanced collaboration and intuitive user experience.
• Understand and optimize complex workflows.
• Facilitate events for regular collaboration and information sharing among team members.

• Cultivate positive relationships with key collaborators, understanding their needs and expectations.
• Communicate programme updates, risks, and successes to Senior leaders and team members.
• Quickly build trust and thrive in a highly cooperative setting.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, facilitating team work and inspiring change.

• Experience running large-scale org-wide initiatives requiring teamwork across a broad set of collaborators with varying priorities.
• Provide mentorship, support, and motivation to team members, encouraging a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Be an effective "Change manager," with attention to detail (without getting stuck in the weeds), problem-solving abilities, and a hardworking, ambitious, hands-on approach.
• Keep current with programme management standards, tools, and innovations by studying formally or informally, reading professional publications, networking, and joining professional organizations.

• Drive continuous improvement of tools and enablers to stay ahead of programme management needs.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Proactively address issues and changes in project scope, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and expectations.
• Drive and uphold quality standards throughout project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing priorities effectively.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure deliverables meet expectations.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is a plus.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Comfortable with technology is important. Experience with Microsoft 365 (Dynamics, Copilot, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), Workfront, Jira is beneficial, but a strong desire to learn and adapt is crucial.
• Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, focusing on the core concepts, benefits, and real-world impact, using analogies and visuals to aid understanding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading large-scale company-wide projects that demand collaboration among a wide range of collaborators and diverse goals.
• Global role that requires effective time management across various time zones and flourishing in a multicultural setting.

• Opportunity to work on brand-new projects with leading experts in various areas.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional development and training opportunities to improve your skills.
• A team embracing change, evolving from old to innovative approaches, and encouraging each other along the way!

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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