Group Manager, Design Operations
Group Manager, Design Operations
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$ 170700 - 315000
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Job Description
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! Were passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images videos and apps and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
Were 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 is seeking a Group Manager of Design Operations to join our design organization; a centralized multidisciplinary team of 800 persons spanning 30 locations and working across 100 products. Were looking for a leader to accelerate the scaling our business and evolve how we engage as part of the product life this role you will be a key partner to a senior design leader for the Digital Media organization. This is a highly influential role across the organization and requires someone with a true passion for business strategy and operations and flawless execution of strategic objectives.
This individual will define and run programs that drive strategic alignment across functions. As a partner to design leadership they will advise and influence how and where we invest and additionally how we organize. They will be visible across the business in their communications leading in a transparent manner. They will partner and be an exemplar across our operations team for evolving best practices. They will drive optimization of our organization to align the best people with the necessary skills to be able to contribute at the right time and deliver the best experiences for users.
What youll do
Work as a trusted advisor and thought partner to design leadership in crafting the design strategy vision and operational plan
Partner with cross-functional leadership to drive creative alignment and decision making enabling and elevating a highly effective UX design organization
Scale strategic design initiatives in partnership with design leadership making sure to connect the dots across a complex organization and diplomatically navigate challenges
Simplify large and complex problems through iterative operational improvements while prioritizing and delivering solutions in an evolving environment
Lead coach and foster a team of high-talent program managers in a robust cross-disciplinary and cross-geo design organization
Foster a culture of collaboration and user-focused design excellence through mentorship coaching and influence. You are an advocate for design-led product development and build bridges across the organization to represent design and uplevel our impact for our users
Own and drive communications and operations for a large design team to keep the team informed and motivated always prioritizing and supporting a healthy design culture
What you need to succeed
8 years of experience working in Design Operations Creative Program Management or similar field
5 years of leadership experience with a history of people management and operational excellence
Experience working with in-house creative teams including collaborating with designers content strategists researchers prototypers engineers and product managers
Experience working directly with product and engineering on ambiguous problems and crafting big picture strategies
Ability to establish credibility and rapport with senior executives
Experience leading and scaling operations for critical business units in SaaS or Digital environments
Experience building and fostering a robust collaborative inclusive team environment
High emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt your communication and operational style situationally
Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
Passion for user experience and design with an understanding of the design process
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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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Massachusetts:
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
