At a Glance
- Tasks: Translate EX strategy into actionable initiatives and lead operational efficiency for the EMEA EX team.
- Company: Join Adobe's EMEA Employee Experience Team, known for its innovative approach to employee engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence key initiatives across the organisation.
- Other info: Position involves collaboration with senior leaders and managing complex operations.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to shape employee experience strategies at a leading tech company.
- Qualifications: Requires 10+ years in strategic operations and a BA or BS degree; HR experience is advantageous.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join the EMEA Employee Experience Team at Adobe. As the Business Operations Lead, you will collaborate with the VP of Employee Experience and their leadership team to build and advance key central initiatives. You will play a crucial role in translating EX strategy into action, ensuring that priorities align seamlessly with business goals. Your influence will be recognized throughout the organization as you lead operations within the EMEA EX organization!
What you'll do
- Translate EX Strategy into Action: Turn EX priorities into initiatives with clear ownership and success criteria.
- Drive the EX Operating Model: Collaborate with the regional EX VP to optimize decision rights, governance, and workflow.
- Operational Efficiency: Lead business operations towards achieving the combined EX scorecard for the region.
- Build and lead the operational cadence for running regional BP team meetings and continuous process improvements.
- Collaborate with the cross-EX Business Operations team to advance initiatives across different planning horizons.
- Drive business performance: Manage reviews and communication updates for quarterly progress.
- Serve as a thought partner, advising senior partners and driving key initiatives.
- Partner with BP leadership and Program Management to ensure consistent roll-outs of programs and processes.
- Build effective, trusting business relationships to support Adobe's strategic direction.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to advance initiatives aligned with the stated vision and strategy.
What you need to succeed
- 10+ years of proven experience in strategic operational roles, partnering directly with senior leaders.
- BA or BS degree in a related field; HR experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency with tools like PowerPoint and Adobe efficiency suites.
- Outstanding ability to manage competing priorities across complex operations.
- Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down large problems and use data to derive insights.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a can-do attitude with attention to operational details.
- Ability to develop relationships and partnerships at all levels, exhibiting strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Capability to build, implement, and lead change management initiatives.
- Excellent meeting build and facilitation skills.
- Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a bias for action.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Adobe, located in the heart of EMEA, offers a dynamic workplace with a focus on employee experience. The team values innovation and collaboration, providing employees with the tools to drive impactful change. Enjoy a culture that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.
