Group Manager, Growth Marketing Acrobat Engagement
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Adobe is seeking aGroup Manager GrowthMarketing(Product-Led Growth & Experimentation) to lead and scale a high-impact team responsible for in-product experimentation across Acrobat. This role sits within the Retention and Value Discovery Product Marketing team and is at the center of driving material ARR& engagementimpact through rigorous experimentationtargeted messaging and deep partnership with Product and Data Science.
The primary focus is improving trialist retention and sustained user engagement bydelivering the right message to the right user at the right momentaccelerating valuediscoverythroughprogrammable in-product surfaces (e.g. modals notifications panels onboarding flows) across desktop web and mobile.
You will own the strategy process and execution modelforhowwe test learn and scale winning messages and experiences defining targeting approaches journey-based sequencing and experimentation frameworks that drive measurable behavior change.Beyond running tests this roleis responsible forexpanding the surface areaand velocity ofexperimentation enabling the team tooperatewithgreater reachand impact.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines experimentationexpertise analytical depth and organizational leadership to build a best-in-class growth engine that directly influences Acrobats revenue trajectory.
WhatYoullDo
Experimentation Strategy & Scale
Define and own the experimentation vision strategy and roadmap across Acrobats in-productmessaging andprogrammablesurfaces
Build and scale a high-velocity experimentation engine that delivers measurable ARR impact
Establish guidelines for message and journey hypothesis development test composition measurement and statistical rigor
Drive prioritization frameworks that focus the team on the highest-impact growth opportunities balancing targeting precision journey sequencing and surface reach
In-Product Messaging & Surface Expansion
Lead efforts to expand and operationalizein-product messaging surfaces(e.g. modals notifications panels onboarding flows) for experimentation
Partner with Product and Engineering to increase the accessibility flexibility and scalability ofmessaging and experimentation surfaces
Identifygaps in current capabilities and drive platform investments that unlock fastermessagetesting and iteration
Team Leadership & Operating Model
Lead mentor and grow a team ofgrowthmarketingandexperimentationmanagers
Build a culture of accountability speed and data-driven decision making
Define team processes workflows and operating cadence to improve efficiency and impact
Elevate team capabilities in experimentation analytics and growthmarketingstrategy
Data Segmentation & Modeling
Partner closely with Data Science to develop advanced segmentation targeting and predictive modelsthat inform message relevance and journey timing
Ensure experiments are grounded in strong analytical frameworks and clear success metrics
Leverage user behavior lifecycle signals and propensity modeling to drive more effectivemessage targeting andexperimentation
Translate insights into scalable growth opportunities and strategic recommendations
Business Impact & Cross-Functional Influence
Own and deliver against trialist retention sustained engagement and ARR impact through experimentation
Drive improvements inhow and when value is communicated tousersthatincrease activation depth and long-term product usage
Influence product roadmap and investment decisions through proven test outcomes
Collaborate deeply with Product Engineering PMM and Analytics to align on retention and engagement priorities
Communicate results insights and strategic direction to senior leadership
WhatYoullNeed to Succeed
10 years of experience in growthmarketing experimentation or related roles in SaaS/technology. 5 years of experience in managing people.
Proventrack recordof leading large-scale experimentation programsfocused on message testing and user journey optimizationthat drive measurable revenue impact
Deepexpertisein experimentation methodologies statistical analysis and A/B testing frameworks
Strong experience with segmentation targeting andlifecycle-basedmodeling (e.g. propensity models LTV churn prediction)
Demonstrated ability to scale experimentation platforms and increase testing velocity through systems andprocess
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
Strong business sense with the ability to connect experimentation outcomes to ARR and company-level goals
Excellent communication and cross-functional partner management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with in-product messaging approaches and journey-based experimentation in freemium or subscription businesses
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or document productivity tools
Experience partnering deeply with Product and Engineering to buildmessaging andgrowth platforms
Why Adobe
At Adobeyoullbe part of a team that is shaping the future of digital experiences. We offer a collaborative inclusive environment where innovation thrives and your work hasrealimpact atglobal scale.
Adobe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender race ethnicity age disability sexual orientation or gender identity.
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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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Expected Pay Range:
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 $$275050 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge skillsand 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 $190000 - $275050
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Required Experience:
Manager