Senior Technical Engineering Program Manager

We are looking for a Senior Technical Engineering Program Manager to drive execution of large-scale data and platform programs within the Adobe Unified Platform. This role requires a solid understanding of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems, along with the ability to deliver programs that drive measurable business impact.

• →Lead multiple cross-functional teams on complex, multi-workstream initiatives
• →Frame options and drive convergence on problems with no defined resolution path
• →Build the planning framework, dependency model, and integrated schedule; negotiate commitments and drive strategic trade-offs
• →Anticipate strategic and cross-team risks; prioritize and mitigate before they become crises
• →Build leading/lagging indicators and use data to drive decisions and verify corrective actions
• →Drive repeatable process improvements and measure their impact
• →Manage multiple competing projects with minimal direction, connecting strategy to execution
• →Resolve conflict across teams, tailor communication to senior leaders, and hold owners accountable
• →Use technical depth to influence cross-team roadmaps and foresee implementation challenges
• →Fill execution gaps and create clarity where ownership or decision paths are weak
• →Advise directors and senior leaders, framing choices and recommendations for action
• →Mentor less-experienced PgMs and actively engage in the PgM community

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6–10 years of program management experience in cloud or data platform environments
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data platforms
• Familiarity with data concepts such as modeling, governance, quality, and lineage
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or similar)
• Proficiency with tools like Jira and Confluence
• Proven ability to own cross-team decisions and drive alignment with senior stakeholders under ambiguity
• Strong data fluency and experience mentoring other program managers

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