Senior Global Rewards Operations & Project Manager

Position: Senior Global Total 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.  This leader is responsible for leading a team that supports delivering 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 team delivers on seamless day-to-day operations, finding opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve processes  Expertise in deciphering operational issues or inefficiencies, with a focus on finding effective ways to ensure accurate resolution of problems  Experience scaling operations across the world, understanding where to demonstrate automation and having 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, possessing 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, and benefit enrollment systems; a plus for experience with Workday, Darwin, Benifex, and bswift)  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 About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences.

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