Group Manager, Marketing Strategy & Operations (EDU)

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools. The Group Manager, Marketing Strategy & Operations (EDU) serves as a strategic partner and operational anchor, owning EDU marketing strategy, programs, budgets, and driving strategic business operations activities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end EDU marketing program portfolio, including the overall Strategies and Programs
• Lead development and execution of marketing programs in partnership with Product Marketing, Engagement, and Community teams
• Own EDU marketing budget planning and forecasting, and impact measurement in close partnership with Finance and Operations Managers
• Ensure programs are built on clear objectives, target audiences, success metrics, and execution plans
• Drive scale and consistency through reusable program frameworks, playbooks, and operating standards
• Work cross functionally with other PMM teams to align on budgets & deliverables and ensure regular and consistent communications
• Representing Marketing strategies, programs and budgets in senior leader review meetings and planning discussions
• Serve as a strategic co-partner to the Senior Director, translating EDU priorities into actionable execution plans including key goals and outcomes, and regular tracking
• Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, including prioritization, resourcing alignment, and execution roadmaps
• Drive cross-functional execution against commitments, proactively surfacing risks and gaps
• Prepare executive-ready narratives, recommendations, and decision materials for Education leadership
• Act as a delegate and proxy for the Senior Director when representing EDU strategy and operations
• Own the EDU operating model, including QBRs, Objectives and Key Results, BFAs, and executive business reviews
• Track execution against goals and initiatives, ensuring accountability, transparency, and follow-through
• Provide operational leadership and program support for major EDU initiatives and special projects
• Enable efficient execution for Product Marketing and Engagement teams through governance, workflows, and operational support
• Serve as the go to leader to solve challenges related to operational issues, driving structured problem solving across teams

Requirements:

• 8–10+ years of experience in marketing strategy, marketing operations, or business operations with at least 4 years of people leadership
• Proven experience owning marketing planning, programs, and budgets in a SaaS or platform environment
• A proven leader who can influence at all levels, communicate effectively, and develop next generation talent
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders through clear narratives
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
• Large capacity with eagerness for career growth into a larger role in the future
• Education, B2B, or PLG experience preferred