JOB LEVEL
M40
EMPLOYEE ROLE
People Manager

The Challenge

We are seeking a hands-on Platform Reliability Manager to lead the reliability,
operations, and continuous improvement of several business - critical
Platforms used across Marketing, HR, and Business Operations. This role sits
within Adobe Technology Services and is responsible for ensuring these
Platforms are dependable, observable, and well - operated at scale.
You will lead a small, globally distributed team setting operational standards,
guiding incident response, and partnering closely with both internal
Partners and external SaaS providers. The ideal candidate brings a strong
foundation in operating reliable platforms, along with proficiency to
communicate clearly above the technical layer and hold internal and external
Vendors accountable to the consistency and service levels Adobe expects.

The Opportunity

• Own the reliability and operational health of enterprise operational efficiency

platforms, with a mix of end - to - end ownership and shared operational
responsibility

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team across North America and

Europe, including managing an on - call rotation

• Establish and evolve a standard operational model for change

management and incident response across platforms

• Drive operational rigor through strong observability practices, including

metrics, alerting, and insight into platform health

• Lead response to major incidents, ensuring clear communication,

effective coordination, root cause identification, and durable
remediation

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for SaaS platform

vendors, holding providers accountable for reliability, incident
response, and service commitments

• Communicate platform health, risks, and tradeoffs in business - relevant

terms to functional partners and leadership

• Detail operational standards as context for AI (and leverage AI) to

improve reliability practices

What is Needed to Succeed

• Experience managing and developing a global, distributed reliability

team

• Strong understanding of observability, incident management, and

operational standard methodologies

• Experience crafting or enforcing change and deployment processes

that balance speed with stability

• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, including setting

expectations, reviewing performance, and driving accountability during
incidents or service degradation

• Familiar with employing AI effectively through context curation and

documentation to achieve high velocity and quality in execution

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or information systems
• 10+ years of experience in a similar

Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $125,400 -- $249,100 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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In California, the pay range for this position is $172,000 - $249,100

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California :

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Internal Opportunities

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

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4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll .

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .