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Research Program Manager

Job Title
Research Program Manager
Job ID
27776862
Location
San Francisco, CA, 94103 
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Description

Research Program Manager

Full-time
San Francisco, CA, US
 
You’ll be joining Adobe on a contract opportunity, employed through NextDeavor

Benefits You’ll Love

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match) Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

Become a Key Player as a Research Program Manager

You will lead program coordination efforts that improve visibility, consistency, and delivery across the research and product equity function. You’ll work with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders to track priorities, unblock work, and ensure insights and deliverables are shared on schedule. This contract role supports the organization’s operational execution and stakeholder alignment.

Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact on the Team

  • Support coordination of cross-functional initiatives between the research team and partner teams
  • Track milestones, deliverables, timelines, and program plans across multiple workstreams
  • Maintain status updates, documentation, and program artifacts
  • Identify risks or blockers and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
  • Ensure follow-ups and next steps are captured and executed
  • Coordinate preparation, review, and delivery of research materials and stakeholder engagement tracking
  • Manage content pipeline tasks: timelines, contributors, and review cycles for thought leadership and POVs
  • Support standardization efforts and track adoption of processes and quality benchmarks
  • Coordinate development of case studies and maintain a structured repository
  • Provide ad hoc operational and coordination support for team and leadership initiatives

Here’s What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role

  • 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or project support roles
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously
  • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and following up on deliverables
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Pay Range

$67.61 - $84.51/hour

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.

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Pay Range
$67.61   Hourly to $84.51   Hourly

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