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IBM Adobe Project Manager in Reston, Virginia
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilities
As Project Manager: Adobe, you will require expertise in the planning, execution, and delivery of Adobe solutions across various projects. This role demands strong organizational and leadership skills to balance multiple projects, mitigate risks, and navigate challenges.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Define Project Scopes: Define project scopes, manage timelines, and ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. This involves working closely with cross-functional teams to align project goals and objectives.
Manage Stakeholder Communication: Develop and implement effective stakeholder communication plans to ensure seamless collaboration and issue resolution. This includes providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with various teams to drive project progress, address dependencies, and resolve conflicts. This requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
Track Progress and Report Outcomes: Utilize project management tools to monitor project performance, identify areas for improvement, and report on outcomes. This involves analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to optimize project delivery.
Manage Budgets and Risks: Develop and manage project budgets, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success. This requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.
This job can be performed from anywhere in the United States
Required technical and professional expertise
Adobe Experience & Solutions Expertise: Proven experience across Adobe Experience Cloud, including planning, execution, and delivery of solutions (e.g., AEM, AEP/RTCDP, AJO, CJA).
Strong understanding of end-to-end digital experience platforms and how to apply project management principles to drive successful outcomes.
Project Management & PMP Certification: PMP-certified (required) with demonstrated expertise in applying project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools to track progress, report outcomes, and drive data-informed decisions.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design, data) to drive delivery, manage dependencies, and resolve risks and conflicts effectively.
Stakeholder Communication: Proven ability to develop and execute structured stakeholder communication plans, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely issue resolution across business and technical teams.
Budget & Risk Management: Strong experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financials, with the ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure successful delivery
Preferred technical and professional experience
Deep Expertise in Project Management Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project management methodologies, with the ability to adapt and apply these methodologies to drive successful project outcomes.
Advanced Knowledge of Project Management Tools: Certification in or experience with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, MS Project, or Jira, with the ability to leverage these tools to track progress, report on outcomes, and analyze data to inform project decisions.
Expertise in Stakeholder Management: Experience with developing and implementing effective stakeholder management plans, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and ensure seamless collaboration and issue resolution.
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