SeniorGlobalTotal Rewards Operations & Project Manager

The Opportunity We're looking for a strategic and execution-focused Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager to partner with the Total Rewards function. This role bridges planning and implementation, ensuring strong alignment, prioritization, and delivery of key initiatives. The leader is responsible for leading a team that supports delivering a seamless employee experience through operational excellence, emphasizing process rigor, data integrity, and effective system management. They will oversee core operations while driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across systems, vendors, and processes. The role also leads a high‑performing operations/PMO team, balancing day‑to‑day execution with enterprise‑wide, must‑win initiatives. Success requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, operational rigor, and the ability to translate strategy into clear plans and measurable results. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic operations and planning for the compensation and benefits area. Coordinate development and management of the Operations and PMO group, ensuring strong operational excellence prioritization and execution rigor. Drive execution of must‑win initiatives, large‑scale programs, and annual cycles (e.g., compensation planning, benefits cycles, compliance initiatives). Ensure the team delivers on seamless day‑to‑day operations, finding opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve processes. Expertise in deciphering operational issues or inefficiencies, focused on effective resolution. Experience scaling operations across the world, demonstrating automation and an AI‑first approach to improve productivity across the broader Total Rewards team. Drive strategic oversight of vendor partnerships, aligning service delivery and operational processes with business objectives while ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes. Implement governance, reporting, and tracking mechanisms to measure success and drive accountability. Partner across Total Rewards Leaders, EX and business teams to ensure Total Rewards programs are effectively delivered and aligned to company goals. Qualifications 7‑10 years of experience in Total Rewards, including knowledge of Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility, HR Operations, Program Management, or related fields, with extensive expertise in crafting and implementing employee rewards programs. Strong track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and complex programs at scale. Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams, including PMO and/or operations functions. Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution, with strong planning and operational rigor. Exceptional partner management and communication skills, with experience working at the executive level. Experience with HR technology and systems (e.g., HRIS, compensation platforms, benefit enrollment systems); a plus for experience with Workday, Darwin, Benifex, and bs swift. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Key Competencies Critical thinking with a strong execution attitude. Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity. Operational excellence and attention to detail. Influencing without authority. Collaboration and cross‑functional leadership. Continuous improvement and innovation. Pay Range U.S. pay range for this position: $139,000 – $261,150 annually. California: $180,300 – $261,150. New York: $180,300 – $261,150. Equal Employment Opportunity Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email or call +1 408-536-3015. #J-18808-Ljbffr