The Opportunity
Today we are evolving our Inclusion strategy to make inclusion the default across our people places and processesembedding it as a scalable business capability. We are focused on operationalizing inclusionshifting from intent to everyday behavior from programs to capability and from aspiration to measurable business impact.
We are raising the bar on our Talent Development & Talent Management strategy focused on building future leaders in the age of AI and driving Tech Excellence.
This role provides a unique opportunity to tread the two focus areas a) Shape the Inclusive Experiences (IX) charter and b) contribute to the Talent Development charter for India Adobes second-largest site globally.
We are seeking a seasoned Talent Development professional with strong Diversity & Inclusion expertise to lead the India IX charter. This individual contributor will architect and embed inclusion into leadership practices team norms culture platforms and business systemsensuring inclusion drives talent innovation and organizational health outcomes. They will also design and execute world class leadership development offerings and journeys.
As the IX program manager you will:
Shape and operationalize the India D&I agenda across Pipeline Candidate Employee and Industry pillars.
Partner with senior leaders to build leadership capability organizational effectiveness and inclusive culture.
Bridge enterprise talent strategies with India-specific business and diversity priorities.
Execute strategic talent development initiatives aligned to business priorities.
You will work closely with India and global HR Business Partners (HRBPs) Talent Development Talent Acquisition Corp Comms Employee Resource Communities (ERCs) Business D&I champions and global D&I leaders.
Key Focus Areas
1. Drive Indias IX Strategy and Execution
Translate Adobes global IX strategy into a scalable India operating model.
Embed inclusive practices into leadership behaviors talent processes and team norms. Lead activation of listening and feedback mechanisms to convert insight into everyday behaviors at scale.
Transform Employee Networks into Impact Engines by redesigning employee networks into business-aligned platforms with clear governance and defined outcomes. Connect networks to innovation talent pipeline and employer brand.
Activate the India IX governance model to ensure accountability and scale. Engage senior leaders to co-create priorities and working plans. Establish scorecards and reporting on D&I metrics for India leadership and global stakeholders.
Partner with senior leaders HRBPs and business stakeholders to make inclusion actionable and measurable.
Provide outside-in insights using industry benchmarks and best practices.
2. Leadership Development in the age of AI
Consult with business leaders to diagnose talent needs and align them to scalable development interventions.
Design innovative learning experiences leveraging behavioral change coaching and high-performing team frameworks.
Facilitate enterprise and tailored leadership programs (virtual live blended).
Contribute to Exec Onboarding and execution of other flagship leadership development programs.
What Youll Do
Integrate IX efforts across Talent Acquisition (University Branding Internal Mobility Leadership Hiring) Talent Management HRBPs Corp Comms ERCs and BU D&I Champions.
Build scalable inclusion capability models with toolkits behavioral guides learning frameworks and manager playbooks
Provide expert consultation on leadership development and inclusive team effectiveness.
Collaborate in a global matrix environment to ensure alignment with enterprise strategies.
Drive data-informed decision-making using talent analytics.
Build trusted relationships with Directors Sr. Directors VPs and India Management Team members.
What You Need to Succeed
815 years of experience in Talent Development Organizational Development or D&I.
Bachelors or Masters degree (advanced degree in Organizational Development or related field preferred).
Demonstrated experience in:
D&I strategy operations and governance
Leadership development at scale
Data-driven program design and evaluation
Strong understanding of Tech industry and business dynamics. Experience working in a matrixed cross-functional environment.
Proven ability to convert strategy into scalable talent and inclusion solutions.
Excellent facilitation executive presence and influencing skills.
Strong program management capability (plan communicate execute measure).
Industry knowledge and passion for fostering Adobe for All.
Desired Qualifications
Established network of D&I professionals and Talent Development practitioners
Coaching certification or significant leadership coaching experience.
Certification in organizational and individual assessment tools.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobes industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio Adobe Express Adobe Firefly Creative Cloud Adobe Experience Platform Adobe Experience Manager and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. Were on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
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