COMPLETE VP, Corporate Development - San Jose

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!

 

The Opportunity  

We’re looking for a senior executive to lead Adobe’s overall Corporate Development and M&A Integration function. The Corporate Development team is responsible for strategizing, sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and executing company-wide M&A and investment opportunities. As the leader of the team, this role will collaborate with Adobe's senior executives and business leaders on Adobe's inorganic growth strategy. We are seeking an individual who will develop investment themes on new markets, propose M&A/investment ideas, and work with product teams to evaluate potential targets. As a deal lead, this individual will quarterback the M&A process, working closely with functional leaders across finance, legal, sales, tax and HR to build financial/valuation models, drive due diligence, develop post-acquisition critical metrics, and help define a robust integration/operating plan. This position provides unparalleled senior executive exposure up to and including the board of directors and is often the avenue to operational and general management roles throughout the company.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with business leaders on strategy development, including identifying current product  adjacencies evaluating build/buy/partner options, and collaborating on target selection criteria
• Identify new opportunities to accelerate the business, while also driving evaluation of future growth opportunities for Adobe overall
• Research new markets, identify key trends, and translate data into impactful insights
• Develop pipeline of prospective targets and be an Adobe brand ambassador to external partners
• Partner with business unit leaders and lead discussions with our Executive Team to drive decisions
• Drive M&A and investment opportunities through execution, negotiation, and due diligence, including financial modeling and valuation
• Lead the Corporate Development and M&A Integration team and mentor team members through the deal process; project manage the full deal process across the broader organization
• Guide and support post-acquisition integration efforts by leading/managing our Integration team
• Develop network of industry contacts, venture capital firms, and investment banking/advisory executives to bring knowledge of market trends and opportunities to bear on strategic discussions

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 15-year track record of leading a broad range of M&A deal types and detailed knowledge of the overall deal process
• Solid leadership experience and team management skills
• Passion for and deep understanding of industry trends, and key industry metrics
• Deep network of relevant companies and industry contacts
• Experience in investment banking, corporate development and M&A integration
• Knowledge of investments/ venture capital
• Strategic problem solver who can help connect the dots in terms of where we operate today and new opportunities for transformative growth
• Strong analytical skills with extensive valuation/financial modeling experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence across the organization and at the Executive and board level
• Ability to effectively build relationships with internal and external partners
• Strong self-starter; ability to champion opportunities and ensure decisions are made 
• MBA highly desirable; or equivalent practical experience 

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. Learn more about our vision here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 $213,400 -- $448,400 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.

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.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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.
 

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