Senior Compensation Program Manager, Pay Strategy & Compliance

Global compensation is becoming more complex and more visible. As a Senior Compensation Program Manager focused on Pay Strategy and Compliance,   you’ll   serve as the strategic layer for Adobe’s Global Compensation Programs team.   You’ll   define how Adobe positions itself on pay equity globally, how we   maintain   a focused understanding of fast-moving pay transparency legislation across regions, and how we translate all of it into a compensation philosophy stays ahead of the market landscape. This role is designed for a compensation professional who is ready to infuse genuine strategic leadership into   program   ownership.   This role is in the San Jose, CA office.

Lead the global pay equity framework at Adobe, working closely with Legal, Compliance, and Inclusive Experiences teams. Support execution and alignment to the EU Directive.     Manage global pay equity reporting including US, Canada, and LATAM Gender Pay reporting and emerging external disclosure requirements     Support pay-related investigations alongside Employee Relations and Legal — bringing compensation   expertise   to sensitive situations that require both analytical rigor and good judgment     Lead the design and ongoing evolution of Adobe's recognition policy and   Awardco   program with the   Rewards   Operations team   Track evolving compensation trends and peer benchmarking as market signals through networks and industry forums; synthesize insights into leadership-ready perspectives that inform program strategy before the market forces a reaction   Provide compensation program   expertise   across the broader portfolio as business needs evolve , mentoring cross-program capability and knowledge depth that strengthens the team's ability to scale     What You Need to Succeed   8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with meaningful exposure to   equitable   pay practices and global pay compliance     Deep knowledge of pay equity and transparency frameworks across multiple regions     Demonstrated ability to function as a strategic advisor — influencing senior leaders, crafting policy, and driving organizational change through compensation programs     Strong executive communication skills   Experience working across Legal, Finance, and HR leadership on sensitive, high-stakes compensation topics with discretion     Proficiency   with Workday and compensation analytics platforms; comfort with data visualization tools such as PowerBI     Curiosity and familiarity with AI-assisted compensation tools and their application to pay equity analysis and program efficiency   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. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.  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. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not