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Sr. Director, Strategy & Planning

Adobe Inc.
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 28, 2026
Our Company Changing 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 As a Senior Director, Marketing Strategy, you will be a strategic leader who applies world-class problem-solving skills to our most critical organizational challenges. This is not a project management role-it's a hands-on strategic position where you will lead and deliver high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Adobe's global marketing organization. Drawing on your experience in top-tier management consulting, you will act as an internal consultant, leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex strategic questions, drive operational excellence, and influence senior leaders across the organization. You'll bring structure to ambiguity, guide data-driven decisions, and ensure we're always focused on the most important outcomes. What you'll do Lead Strategic Engagements: Own and drive complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion. This includes defining the problem, structuring the work, creating a clear project plan, and delivering tangible recommendations. Be a Trusted Partner: Act as a strategic advisor to senior marketing and business leaders, building strong relationships and providing insightful, data-backed guidance. Anticipate their needs and proactively identify opportunities to deliver value and optimize the functional business units. Bring Rigor and Structure: Apply analytical frameworks and a structured approach to ambiguous organizational problems. Conduct analyses, synthesize complex information, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Influence and Align Stakeholders: Work across a diverse set of teams within the global marketing organization, drive alignment, and secure buy-in for your recommendations. Develop and Mentor Talent: Coach and mentor junior team members and colleagues across the marketing organization, helping them develop their strategic thinking and analytical skills. What you'll need to succeed A Strategic Foundation: 5-7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group) or an equivalent strategic function within a global technology company. Exceptional Problem-Solver: Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, identify key drivers, and develop creative, impactful solutions. Strong Communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to senior executives. Influence Without Authority: A track record of successfully leading teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed organization. Analytical Acumen: A knack for working with data and using it to tell a compelling story and drive decision-making. Passion for Marketing: A genuine interest in the evolving landscape of global marketing and a desire to help a world-class brand like Adobe continue to grow, scale and innovate. Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a top-tier program is a significant plus. 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 positionis $167,000 -- $350,950 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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 $225,700 - $350,950 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. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunityemployer. 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