**Senior Manager , Hiring & Programs , Early Career **
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to build and lead Adobe India’s University Hiring & Early Careers ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of talent, brand, and future skills—owning how we attract, hire, and develop top student talent across engineering, MBA, PhD, and design pipelines.
Beyond delivering hiring outcomes, you will shape Adobe’s approach to AI-native and future-ready talent, while building deep partnerships with universities to strengthen our long-term talent pipeline—all in service of Adobe’s mission to empower everyone to create.
What You’ll Do
Strategy, Leadership & Future Talent
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on early talent strategy and workforce planning
Define and lead India’s university hiring and early careers strategy aligned to business priorities
Shape Adobe India’s approach to AI-native and future-ready talent, reimagining hiring and development for an evolving skills landscape. Focus on building practical GenAI/AI literacy into campus partnerships/programs
Act as the voice of the student ecosystem, bringing outside-in insights from campuses to inform Adobe’s future product thinking
Hiring, Talent Pipelines & Governance (Interns, Graduates & Apprentices)
Partner with business leaders, HRBP’s , Total Rewards & Global Teams on headcount planning, demand forecasting, and campus strategy.
Build strong, diverse pipelines across Engineering, MBA, PhD, and design talent, aligned to business needs
Leverage data and governance to drive hiring effectiveness, insights, and continuous improvement where appropriate through AI-assisted workflows
Programs, Engagement & Employer Brand
Drive innovative campaigns across digital, social, and on-campus channels that drive conversion and long-term success
Build differentiated university partnerships and engagement models
Elevate Adobe’s campus brand through compelling storytelling, aligned to our mission to empower everyone to create & positioning Adobe as an AI-forward employer
People Leadership:
Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive, high-impact culture
Evolve the team into an AI-aware, agile talent function—driving mindset shifts in how we hire, assess, and engage early talent in a rapidly changing landscape
What You Need to Succeed
15-16 yrs of experience in university recruiting, early careers with demonstrated leadership impact
Proven ability to build and scale hiring and program ecosystems in India
Strong understanding of the India campus landscape across engineering, MBA, research, and design institutions
Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
A clear point of view on AI, future skills, and the evolving nature of early talent
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
** Let’s Adobe together**
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