Job title: Engineering Program Manager (Data platforms/ETL/ELT)
Location: San Jose, CA
Contract
Job Description:
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.
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor s 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.
Proven ability to define and drive outcome-based programs with measurable impact
Advanced experience with Agile methodologies and large-scale program execution
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools
Strong familiarity with AI/ML concepts and AI-powered efficiency tools
Outstanding collaborator management and executive communication skills
Strong analytical, evaluative, and decision-making capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across org layers
