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Adobe

Global software company delivering Creative Cloud

Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$139k - $261.1k/yr+ Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) + New-hire equity award
Senior, Expert
Seattle, WA, USA+4 moreMore locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | San Jose, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Lehi, UT, USA
Remote
People & HRCompensation & Benefits

About the job

Requirements
  • Seven to ten years of experience in Total Rewards, including knowledge of compensation, benefits, global mobility, HR operations, program management, or related fields, and extensive expertise in crafting and implementing employee rewards programs.
  • A strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and complex programs at scale.
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including PMO and/or operations functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution, with strong planning and operational rigor.
  • Partner management and communication skills, with experience working at the executive level.
  • Experience with HR technology and systems, such as HRIS, compensation platforms, and benefit enrollment systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Critical thinking with a strong execution attitude.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
  • Operational excellence and attention to detail.
  • Ability to influence without authority.
  • Collaboration and cross-functional leadership.
  • Continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic operations and planning for the compensation and benefits area.
  • Coordinate development and management of the Operations and PMO group, ensuring operational excellence prioritization and execution rigor.
  • Drive execution of must-win initiatives, large-scale programs, and annual cycles, such as compensation planning, benefits cycles, and compliance initiatives.
  • Ensure the team delivers seamless day-to-day operations and find opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve processes.
  • Decipher operational issues or inefficiencies and find effective ways to ensure accurate resolution of problems.
  • Scale operations globally and identify opportunities for automation, using an AI-first approach to improve productivity across the broader Total Rewards team.
  • Provide strategic oversight of vendor partnerships, align service delivery and operational processes with business objectives, and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
  • Implement governance, reporting, and tracking mechanisms to measure success and drive accountability.
  • Partner across Total Rewards leaders, EX, and business teams to ensure Total Rewards programs are effectively delivered and aligned with company goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Workday, Darwin, Benifex, or bswift.

About the company

Adobe provides software for creating and managing digital content across media. Its products are organized into three main clouds: Creative Cloud for designers and multimedia creators, Marketing Cloud for advertising and analytics, and Document Cloud for PDF and document management; these tools are available as desktop and mobile apps that sync with the cloud and are sold on subscription plans. The company stands out by offering an integrated ecosystem that covers creative work, marketing workflows, and document handling, as well as scalable solutions for businesses. Its goal is to help people and organizations produce, manage, and improve digital content at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 FY2026 revenue hit $6.62 billion, up 13%, and guidance rose June 11.
  • Firefly audio tools became generally available August 20, 2026, broadening AI monetization.
  • Adobe expanded free AI access in September 2026, widening the funnel before conversion.

What critics are saying

  • Shantanu Narayen and CFO Dan Durn exits in 2026 prolong strategy uncertainty.
  • The Foundry trademark lawsuit filed March 12, 2026 threatens Firefly Foundry branding and damages.
  • Copyright suits over Firefly training data expose Adobe to injunctions, payouts, and creator backlash.

What makes Adobe unique

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere remain entrenched standards across professional creative workflows.
  • Firefly AI Assistant, launched April 15, 2026, embeds Adobe inside daily creation loops.
  • Adobe's subscription ARR reached $27.1 billion in Q2 FY2026, locking recurring revenue.

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