Adobe Inc.
Communications Operations Lead/Chief of Staff
Adobe Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is Adobe’s mission. We empower artists, brands, and others to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences across every screen.
Operations Lead / Chief of Staff Based in the Bay Area
The Opportunity Adobe’s communications team tells the stories that define Adobe’s impact, builds trust with global audiences, and advances the company’s reputation with clarity, creativity, and purpose. This fast‑paced, highly visible team is responsible for communications centered around business and financial performance, executive speaking, public affairs, Adobe’s enterprise business, crisis and public affairs. We are a thoughtful and nimble team of expert communicators who are passionate about storytelling.
To keep our team coordinated and operating at scale we are looking for an operational lead who brings strong operational discipline, program rigor, and an eye for systems that help teams move faster and smarter. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day and long‑range operational backbone across Corporate, Public Affairs, Enterprise and Executive Communications. We are looking for someone who understands the rhythm of news cycles, the complexity of stakeholder management and the operational systems required for a communications function to run with precision.
What You’ll Do Operational Systems & Infrastructure
Build and implement foundational operational systems across the organization (e.g., project intake, resource planning, editorial calendars, prioritization frameworks).
Lead operational rhythms tailored to communications work: announcement calendars, briefing documents, media review pipeline, issues tracking, workflows.
Standardize workflows across teams (PR, internal comms, executive comms, social, etc.) to reduce friction and improve collaboration.
Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies; design solutions that are scalable, repeatable, and measurable.
Planning & Prioritization
Manage planning and budget cycles in partnership with teams across Adobe & outside agencies, understanding how communications teams resource and spend.
Manage cross‑team projects, ensuring clarity on owners, timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies.
Streamline information flow so teams can operate with transparency and efficiency.
Team Enablement & Culture
Improve onboarding, documentation, and knowledge management across the org.
Help develop team norms, communication patterns, and operating principles.
Support morale and team culture by creating space for creativity, collaboration, and recognition.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
10+ years in operations, Chief of Staff roles, program management, or organizational design, preferably within communications, marketing, or high‑growth tech environments.
A systems thinker with experience building processes from zero to one.
Exceptional project management and prioritization skills; you simplify complexity.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to bring clarity where none exists.
Experience on a communications team.
Inherent curiosity, hungry for an exciting opportunity on a fun, collaborative team.
Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and team cohesion.
Ability to juggle simultaneous workstreams while maintaining calm and focus.
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 $98,800—$202,250 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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536‑3015.
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Changing the world through digital experiences is Adobe’s mission. We empower artists, brands, and others to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences across every screen.
Operations Lead / Chief of Staff Based in the Bay Area
The Opportunity Adobe’s communications team tells the stories that define Adobe’s impact, builds trust with global audiences, and advances the company’s reputation with clarity, creativity, and purpose. This fast‑paced, highly visible team is responsible for communications centered around business and financial performance, executive speaking, public affairs, Adobe’s enterprise business, crisis and public affairs. We are a thoughtful and nimble team of expert communicators who are passionate about storytelling.
To keep our team coordinated and operating at scale we are looking for an operational lead who brings strong operational discipline, program rigor, and an eye for systems that help teams move faster and smarter. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day and long‑range operational backbone across Corporate, Public Affairs, Enterprise and Executive Communications. We are looking for someone who understands the rhythm of news cycles, the complexity of stakeholder management and the operational systems required for a communications function to run with precision.
What You’ll Do Operational Systems & Infrastructure
Build and implement foundational operational systems across the organization (e.g., project intake, resource planning, editorial calendars, prioritization frameworks).
Lead operational rhythms tailored to communications work: announcement calendars, briefing documents, media review pipeline, issues tracking, workflows.
Standardize workflows across teams (PR, internal comms, executive comms, social, etc.) to reduce friction and improve collaboration.
Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies; design solutions that are scalable, repeatable, and measurable.
Planning & Prioritization
Manage planning and budget cycles in partnership with teams across Adobe & outside agencies, understanding how communications teams resource and spend.
Manage cross‑team projects, ensuring clarity on owners, timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies.
Streamline information flow so teams can operate with transparency and efficiency.
Team Enablement & Culture
Improve onboarding, documentation, and knowledge management across the org.
Help develop team norms, communication patterns, and operating principles.
Support morale and team culture by creating space for creativity, collaboration, and recognition.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
10+ years in operations, Chief of Staff roles, program management, or organizational design, preferably within communications, marketing, or high‑growth tech environments.
A systems thinker with experience building processes from zero to one.
Exceptional project management and prioritization skills; you simplify complexity.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to bring clarity where none exists.
Experience on a communications team.
Inherent curiosity, hungry for an exciting opportunity on a fun, collaborative team.
Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and team cohesion.
Ability to juggle simultaneous workstreams while maintaining calm and focus.
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 $98,800—$202,250 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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536‑3015.
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