Sr. Director, Strategy & Planning

Our Company

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!

As a Senior Director, Marketing Strategy, you will be a strategic leader who applies world‑class problem‑solving skills to our most critical organizational challenges. This is not a project‑management role—it’s a hands‑on strategic position where you’ll lead and deliver high‑impact initiatives that shape the future of Adobe’s global marketing organization.

Drawing on your experience in top‑tier management consulting, you will act as an internal consultant, leading cross‑functional teams to tackle complex strategic questions, drive operational excellence, and influence senior leaders across the organization. You’ll bring structure to ambiguity, guide data‑driven decisions, and ensure we’re always focused on the most important outcomes.

• Lead Strategic Engagements: Own and drive complex, cross‑functional projects from inception to completion. This includes defining the problem, structuring the work, creating a clear project plan, and delivering tangible recommendations.
• Be a Trusted Partner: Act as a strategic advisor to senior marketing and business leaders, building strong relationships and providing insightful, data‑backed guidance. Anticipate their needs and proactively identify opportunities to deliver value and optimise the functional business units.
• Bring Rigor and Structure: Apply analytical frameworks and a structured approach to ambiguous organisational problems. Conduct analyses, synthesize complex information, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Influence and Align Stakeholders: Work across a diverse set of teams within the global marketing organization, drive alignment, and secure buy‑in for your recommendations.
• Develop and Mentor Talent: Coach and mentor junior team members and colleagues across the marketing organization, helping them develop their strategic thinking and analytical skills.

• A Strategic Foundation: 5‑7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years at a top‑tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group) or an equivalent strategic function within a global technology company.
• Exceptional Problem‑Solver: Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, identify key drivers, and develop creative, impactful solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to senior executives.
• Influence Without Authority: A track record of successfully leading teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Analytical Acumen: A knack for working with data and using it to tell a compelling story and drive decision‑making.
• Passion for Marketing: A genuine interest in the evolving landscape of global marketing and a desire to help a world‑class brand like Adobe continue to grow, scale and innovate.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a top‑tier program is a significant plus.

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 position is $167,000 – $350,950 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and 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 $225,700 –…