Director, Security Program Management Office (PMO)

The Opportunity

Adobe Security is seeking a Director of Security Program Management role. This role will drive collaboration between Security and partner organizations. It will establish execution rigor while avoiding friction. The leader will develop a high-performing senior Technical Program Management team. The team spans Cyber Operations, Product Security, Security Architecture, OCSO, and GRC. The position scales Security’s impact across Adobe. This outstanding role requires technical expertise, strategic leadership, and strong operational skills. The ideal candidate will multiply impact by building the team, connections, and systems that turn strategy into measurable risk reduction at scale.

The Challenge

Execution & Operating Rhythm Excellence

• Own the full Security execution funnel, from defining targets and measurable outcomes through delivery, measurement, and executive reporting

• Translate enterprise and Security objectives into cohesive, cross‑org execution roadmaps aligned to diverse planning cadences

• Drive portfolio prioritization and dependency management across Cyber Ops, Product Security, Architecture, GRC, and OCSO

• Establish clear security outcomes and success metrics, impact and risk reduction.

Multi-functional Leadership, Communication & Influence

• Drive alignment without authority by building deep, durable relationships across Adobe

• Lead senior‑level forums to surface tradeoffs, resolve execution conflicts, and accelerate decision‑making across organizations resulting in more secure products for Adobe.

• Integrate objectives and key results, Software Lifecycle checkpoints, risk gates, and portfolio metrics into execution workflows working in cooperation with Secure Lifecycle governance

Technical Program Execution and Organizational Leadership

• Build, evolve, and enforce Security PMO governance, operating cadence, and reporting standards

• Ensure consistent access to health, risk, dependencies, and delivery outcomes for executives

• Leverage automation, analytics, drive AI powered change within the Security PMO to improve execution efficiency and signal quality

• Lead and develop a senior team of technical portfolio leaders

• Build leadership capability, succession pipelines, and a culture of accountability and ownership

• Mentor leaders to operate as enterprise integrators, not siloed program managers

What is needed to succeed

• 10+ years leading large-scale, cross-enterprise programs in complex tech environments

• Strong understanding of software development processes, cloud technologies, and system architectures

• Skilled in program build, governance, and operating models

• Strong communication and ability to build trust quickly and influence senior leaders, engineering teams, and business collaborators.

• Experience applying AI/ML to operational challenges, especially for automation, analytics, or efficiency improvements

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

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