GRC Strategy and Insights Lead
Adobe · San Jose ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- USD 124,300 – 234,600 / year
The Opportunity
Adobe’s Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance Organization plays a meaningful role in maintaining customer trust, protecting Adobe’s customers, employees, and platforms while enabling innovation at scale. We seek a GRC Strategy & Security Insights Lead to drive a data driven shift in our GRC program. This role is positioned where strategy, action, and communication meet. Translate security priorities into well-defined strategies. The ideal candidate combines deep GRC expertise, sharp analytical and program management skills, and the ability to engage, influence, and advise executives. They will grow Security’s impact by building metrics, insights, and reporting systems that quantify risk, optimize investments, and directly support business outcomes, including certification-related revenue and customer trust at scale.
The Challenge
Strategy, Planning & Multi-Functional Support
Assist Tech GRC Security leadership in converting security priorities and objectives into clear plans and monitored initiatives
Lead annual and multi-year security and certification planning efforts aligned to Adobe’s business priorities, product strategy, and market expansion goals
Influence cross-functional alignment and shape multi-year GRC strategy across Adobe
Build investment cases and strategic roadmaps tied to revenue enablement and cost efficiency
Manage audit strategy across programs and align GRC strategy with revenue-generating certifications. Track and report revenue influenced by certifications.
Partner with GTM teams to position security as a competitive advantage
Track audit budgets and vendor performance. Optimize audit execution, automation, and partner engagement.
Communications & Visibility
Assist in crafting and coordinating internal communications, newsletters, and leadership presentations
Maintain templates and reusable content for executive and organizational communications
Support coordination of content for internal channels, newsletters, and regional or local communications
Security Insights, Metrics & Executive Reporting
Develop a framework to provide real-time access to security posture and investment efficiency
Build executive dashboards and narratives, translating complex data for leadership
Establish reporting frameworks and execution strategy
Present insights to senior leadership and standardize reporting across the organization. Further, automate reporting and program execution using AI to improve efficiency.
Drive the development and delivery of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Annual Business Reviews (ABRs)
Standardize and own the execution of consistent storytelling across Tech GRC, Product, and Business partners
Help assist with executive-level narratives, present to VP/SVP audiences, and shape strategic decisions
What is needed to succeed
8–12+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, risk management, or related fields
Strong organizational abilities and consistent follow-through, with careful attention to detail and responsibility for tasks
Proven experience building metrics, benchmarks/indicators, and executive reporting frameworks
Experience engaging and influencing senior executives and cross-functional leaders
Preferred qualifications: Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
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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Expected Pay Range:
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 $124,300 -- $234,600 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.

In California, the pay range for this position is $162,000 - $234,600
In New York, the pay range for this position is $162,000 - $234,600
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $146,500 - $212,200

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.
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California:
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Colorado:
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