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AdobePosted 3 weeks ago

Director, Channel Planning

$217,600–$315,100 year

On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States or Austin, Texas, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead the development of a new Channel Planning function by building and managing a global team of six planners across America, EMEA, APAC, and Japan. Bridge marketing strategy with the buying desk to ensure global consistency in media planning while adapting to local nuances, and own the "Adobe on Adobe" story by leveraging internal adtech tools like GenPem and AEP. Establish frameworks for team interaction with regional marketing leaders, set standards for campaign tagging and quality checks, and drive smarter audience targeting through cross-region data sharing. Manage partnerships with ad platforms to unlock better rates and support, and collaborate with the India-based buying team to execute paid social campaigns. Define long-term advertising planning strategies that balance consistent global standards with regional pricing and regulatory needs.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years in digital advertising/media
  • 5+ years leading media buying or campaign execution teams
  • Proven track record building new teams or functions from scratch
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of digital ad platforms and the technology used to target audiences and measure campaigns
  • Experience standardizing how a media team operates across multiple regions or markets
  • Excellent skill at influencing collaborators and managing change
  • Self-starter
  • Comfortable both setting direction and rolling up their sleeves

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with Adobe's marketing and advertising tools specifically
  • Experience managing overseas or offshore execution teams
  • Experience across both business (B2B) and consumer advertising
  • Background connecting the planning side of advertising to the execution/buying side

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