What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Applied Strategy & Market Intelligence position at Adobe and Careers?
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
As the Director of Applied Strategy & Market Intelligence , you will shape Adobe’s most consequential business decisions for our Digital Media organization. This role sits at the intersection of economics, strategy, and storytelling – where your insights will guide investments, acquisitions, and growth bets that define Adobe’s future.
You’ll architect financial and business models, develop dynamic market frameworks, and craft strategic narratives that empower senior leaders to act with confidence. If you thrive on turning complexity into clarity and influencing decisions at the highest level, this role is designed for you.
What You’ll Own
You’ll build the analytical foundation that powers Adobe’s strategic engine:
Economic Frameworks: Illuminate path-forward scenarios for major investments, acquisitions, and market developments
Business Modeling: Stress-test assumptions and reveal value creation mechanics across Adobe’s portfolio
Market Intelligence: Position Adobe ahead of competitive and industry shifts through actionable insights
Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive strategic cohesion across product, finance, engineering, go-to-market, and corporate development
Planning Rigor: Evolve modeling methodologies and strategic frameworks to accelerate the pace of Adobe’s ambition
Your Background
Bachelor’s in Business , Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10 years in strategy , consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance
Proven track record developing market theses, building financial models that informed major decisions, and driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
Executive presence—experience advising C-suite leaders in complex, matrixed environments
Tech-sector fluency—prior experience in software, SaaS, or technology strongly preferred.
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 $186,000 -- $356,800 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 $246,400 - $356,800
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $221,800 - $321,100
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 Dec 22 2025 12:00 AM
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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
As the Director of Applied Strategy & Market Intelligence , you will shape Adobe’s most consequential business decisions for our Digital Media organization. This role sits at the intersection of economics, strategy, and storytelling – where your insights will guide investments, acquisitions, and growth bets that define Adobe’s future.
You’ll architect financial and business models, develop dynamic market frameworks, and craft strategic narratives that empower senior leaders to act with confidence. If you thrive on turning complexity into clarity and influencing decisions at the highest level, this role is designed for you.
What You’ll Own
You’ll build the analytical foundation that powers Adobe’s strategic engine:
Economic Frameworks: Illuminate path-forward scenarios for major investments, acquisitions, and market developments
Business Modeling: Stress-test assumptions and reveal value creation mechanics across Adobe’s portfolio
Market Intelligence: Position Adobe ahead of competitive and industry shifts through actionable insights
Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive strategic cohesion across product, finance, engineering, go-to-market, and corporate development
Planning Rigor: Evolve modeling methodologies and strategic frameworks to accelerate the pace of Adobe’s ambition
Your Background
Bachelor’s in Business , Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10 years in strategy , consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance
Proven track record developing market theses, building financial models that informed major decisions, and driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
Executive presence—experience advising C-suite leaders in complex, matrixed environments
Tech-sector fluency—prior experience in software, SaaS, or technology strongly preferred.
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 $186,000 -- $356,800 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 $246,400 - $356,800
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $221,800 - $321,100
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 Dec 22 2025 12:00 AM
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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Salary : $186,000 - $356,800