Principal Engineering Program Manager

We are looking for a Principal Engineering Program Manager to lead complex, multi-org data and platform programs within the Adobe Unified Platform team. This role requires deep expertise of the data lifecycle, data platforms, and ETL/ELT ecosystems and strong critical thinking, and the ability to drive alignment, influence decisions, and deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. Duration: Long-term Contract Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Primary Skills:

  1. Program Management: 10+ years
  2. Data Platforms: 5+ years
  3. ETL/ ELT Expertise: 5+ years
  4. Data Governance & Metrics: 5+ years
  5. Cloud Platform Program: 5+ years
  6. Agile Delivery: 5+ years

Secondary Skills: AL/ ML Knowledge: 5+ years

What Youll Do:

  • Own and lead large, complex, multi-team programs with significant business impact Define program strategy, operating model, and execution approach Foster alignment among Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Business collaborators
  • Establish clear program goals, success metrics, and outcome tracking mechanisms Oversee dependency management across multiple systems and teams
  • Anticipate risks proactively and drive mitigation strategies at scale Influence product and technical decisions to optimize business outcomes
  • Drive decision-making frameworks and reduce execution ambiguity
  • Lead executive-level communication, including program updates, risks, and tradeoffs
  • Optimize resource allocation and prioritization across competing initiatives
  • Build and scale repeatable program management practices and governance models
  • Leverage AI and data insights to improve program visibility, decision-making, and efficiency
  • Mentor and guide junior Program managers(TPgM) and contribute to TPgM capability building

What You Need to Succeed:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10-15+ years of program management experience in cloud/data platforms or related domains
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end data lifecycle, including data platforms with strong expertise in ETL/ELT systems, coordinating data management, accuracy, and traceability
  • Possess working knowledge of metrics, targets, data modeling, and data governance, quality, and lineage.
  • Define success metrics (north star and supporting benchmarks) and align teams on hard-working goals.
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