Incubator Strategy and Operations Director

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Adobe Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Incubator Strategy and Operations Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to drive breakthrough innovation in a large technology company and set up a corporate incubation unit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and manage critical internal processes and ensure the success of each incubation venture in the Incubator.
  • Support key budgeting & finance processes, including ongoing P&L management and annual headcount and resource planning.
  • Partner with Recruiting teams for all Incubator and Corporate Strategy hiring needs.
  • Orchestrate and support critical governance and processes, such as preparing presentations for steering committees and board meetings.
  • Lead cross-functional incubator support teams including finance, marketing, IT, and operations colleagues and collaborate with senior leaders of business units.
  • Codify and share best practices on incubator operations and venture scaling across relevant stakeholders.
  • Organize and run incubator-specific and Corporate Strategy events & programming, like guest speakers, annual off-sites, happy hours, or networking opportunities.
  • Manage pipeline for new ventures (both ideas and teams), ensuring sufficient application volume, active communication with applicants, and smooth selection process.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, computer science, engineering, or similar field.
  • 8+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, program management, or (corporate) venture capital organizations.
  • Passion for startups, innovation management, and breakthrough technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid understanding of corporate finance, headcount, and budgeting processes.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including presentation and written memo formats. Strong verbal communication skills across seniority levels.
  • Proven organizational skills, with the ability to run multiple threads simultaneously and prioritize optimally.
  • Ability to context-switch seamlessly between top-down executive communication and the operational day-to-day management of individual ventures.
  • Consistent record of running successful programs with little friction with a passion for crafting well-run processes and systems.
Compensation

The U.S. pay range for this position is $133,900 -- $262,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Adobe

Adobe is a global leader in digital media and marketing solutions. Our mission is to empower creativity and innovation for everyone. We are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.



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