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Principal Engineering Program Manager

software technologySan Jose, CA

yesterday

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Project Management SpecialistsInformation Technology Project ManagersComputer and Information Systems Managers

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Computer Systems Design ServicesSoftware PublishersCustom Computer Programming Services
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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: Program Management: 10+ yearsData Platforms: 5+ yearsETL/ ELT Expertise: 5+ yearsData Governance & Metrics: 5+ years Cloud Platform Program: 5+ years Agile Delivery: 5+ years Secondary Skills: AL/ ML Knowledge: 5+ years
What You'll 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:
  • 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.

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Experience level

Manager

Location

San Jose, CA

Occupation

Project Management Specialists

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

yesterday

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