Adobe · 1 month ago
Communications Operations Lead/Chief of Staff
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $202K/yr
10+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences, empowering individuals and brands to create exceptional digital content. They are seeking a Communications Operations Lead/Chief of Staff to manage operational systems and infrastructure, streamline workflows, and enhance team culture within their communications team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
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
Manage planning and budget cycles in partnerships with teams across Adobe & outside agencies with an understanding of how comms 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
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
Qualification
Required
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 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
Benefits
Short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
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1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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