Senior Marketing Planning and Operations Manager

Adobe

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Senior

132k-250k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 involves driving marketing planning and providing operational, financial, and business partner support for Adobe Express, supporting senior management through planning, budget management, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Business Leads and drive strategic marketing and financial planning for the year, including reviewing spend, analyzing performance, and making budget allocation decisions.
Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance to improve planning and reporting capabilities and processes.
Be a trusted business partner and work cross-functionally with key leaders to identify metrics to measure and evaluate business performance.
Own mid-quarter and quarter-end budget reporting, supporting business leaders in explaining spend and performance reasons.
Work with marketing, operations, and sales teams to ensure marketing campaigns and programs are efficient and aligned with business goals.
Build and support leadership meetings, ensure smooth operating cadences, and manage key initiatives.
Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to develop dashboards tracking business performance for Adobe Express.
Drive analyses and deliver insights to influence strategic decisions.
Support the team with ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or related field preferred.
12 - 15 years of relevant experience in marketing operations, planning, finance, and business operations within the software/technology sector.
Proven ability to manage large-scale marketing budgets and drive data-driven decision-making.
Strong understanding of marketing performance metrics and business insight.
Excellent business partner management, presentation, and execution skills.
Self-starter capable of handling complex tasks and developing new strategies.
Strong communication and customer management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and reporting/visualization tools.

Nice to Have

Experience in the software or technology sector.
Experience working with data analytics and dashboard development.
Advanced degrees in economics, finance, or business.

Qualifications

Educational background including a bachelor's degree; master's preferred.
Extensive experience (12-15 years) in marketing planning, operations, and finance within tech companies.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $131,600 to $250,200 annually, varying by location and experience.
Potential eligibility for long-term incentives such as equity awards.
Comprehensive benefits reflecting the cost of labor across U.S. markets.

Working at Adobe

Adobe is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and innovative work environment. We value new ideas from all levels of the organization and foster a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, customer-centricity, and diversity.

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