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The Opportunity

The Sr. Manager of People Data Science will lead and develop the data science function within the Employee Experience team. This role will report to the Head of People Analytics and will lead a team of data scientists to derive insights and recommendations that inform strategic people-related decisions.

What you'll Do

Technical & Strategic Leadership

• Set the technical vision and quality bar for advanced analytics and AI across People Analytics
• Guide the team's methodological standards for data analysis, AI usage, and predictive modeling
• Scale insights through automation, tooling, and reusable frameworks

Advanced Analytics / Data Science

• Build predictive models to forecast workforce outcomes and inform people decisions
• Lead complex analytical deep dives that inform talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness decisions
• Automate insight extraction and recurring analyses (e.g., via Python or R)

Influence & Communication

• Partner with HR and business leaders to connect insights to goals and strategies
• Communicate recommendations to executives in ways that drive action
• Translate complexity into clarity for non-analytical partners

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of data scientists, building capability in statistical methods and partner influence
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and practical impact

What You Need to Succeed

• 8+ years in applied data science (ideally People Analytics), with 3-5+ years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R for querying, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling
• Experience with people data (survey, HRIS, behavioral) in an applied setting
• Expert knowledge of advanced statistical methods (e.g., causal inference, predictive modeling, HLM, network analysis, text/NLP, ML)
• Skill in influencing senior leaders through clear communication of complex insights
• Track record of establishing methodological standards or technical governance
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Commitment to ethical use of employee data, privacy, fairness, and responsible AI

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.

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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.

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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 $161,700 -- $303,300 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. In California, the pay range for this position is $209,400 - $303,300 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $197,100 - $285,450

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.