Lead Business Change Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Change Management lead to guide people and teams through change on strategic high-impact transformation initiatives across Adobe. In this role, you will develop how change happens, ensuring it’s understood, adopted, and delivered measurable results. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and project transformation teams to help the organisation navigate change and move forward with confidence.

You will lead large-scale internal transformation efforts that align technologies with business goals, modernise operations, and improve organisational agility. The ideal candidate will bring a people‑first approach, strong program execution skills, structured change management expertise, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Your work will build the future of how we operate and deliver value across the organisation.

• Develop and execute change management strategies that align with business objectives and adapt to evolving needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for change management needs, providing guidance and coaching throughout the program lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and impacted teams to ensure alignment and buy‑in.
• Design clear communication and training plans that make change easy to understand and adopt.
• Identify change impacts across processes, systems, and roles; develop mitigation strategies and monitor efficiency.
• Track adoption and change effectiveness metrics, report progress to program leadership, and adjust plans as needed.
• Foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and workflows.
• Manage complex stakeholder landscapes to achieve shared business outcomes.
• Leverage analytics and performance metrics to monitor progress, assess readiness, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement by developing practical solutions to overcome challenges.
• Stay ahead of digital trends and implement tools that drive efficiency and growth.
• Partner with project managers to align change activities with delivery timelines.
• Support and coach leaders to enable them to guide their teams through change.

• Proven experience leading change management for large‑scale transformation programs (10+ years) in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Experience in consulting will be considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience in internal digitisation of processes, systems, and operating models across various business functions.
• Ability to connect technology initiatives with business goals and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Deep expertise in change management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR or relevant experience) and best practices.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple work streams and geographies.
• Ability to solve problems and stay calm in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and working in matrixed organizations.
• Strong leadership, collaborator coordination, and communication skills are essential.

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 position is $127,400 – $260,350 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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 $179,800 – $260,350.

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.

California:
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