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Sr Manager, Adobe Ventures
Adobe INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 221 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Adobe INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles31 certified filings for “Product Manager” (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) in CA: $107k–$185k, median $146k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Adobe INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 221 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Opportunity Adobe generated ~$24B revenue in FY 2025 and has completed ~$10B in strategic acquisitions since 2018. Our Corporate Development team strategically identifies, sources, evaluates, and implement Adobe’s inorganic growth roadmap, including acquisitions and investments. We are looking for grounded, thoughtful, and collaborative teammates to drive Adobe shareholder value through exceptional, ground-breaking opportunities Adobe Ventures is our strategic VC program. We invest in exceptional founders and start-ups who share our vision to empower everyone to create. The Senior Manager role is crucial on Adobe’s Corporate Development team. They source and evaluate investment opportunities, deliver deals, and support portfolio growth to improve strategic value for Adobe and its investments. I work with deal teams, business unit (BU) sponsors, and internal and external collaborators to improve strategic value for Adobe and its portfolio companies. The Challenge Investing & Sourcing: Market Research, Exploratory Sourcing & Deal Support • Build and maintain market landscapes and investment theses; proactively source and qualify opportunities through outbound outreach, founder/fund engagement, and first meetings; cultivate relationships across venture, founder, and internal networks. • Maintain a robust, well-documented pipeline across themes and Adobe's business with the CDA team, including CRM hygiene, clear next steps, and timely follow-ups. • Lead early-stage diligence (market/competitive, product/positioning, and customer/reference calls) and synthesize findings into clear recommendations and open questions for decision-making. • Craft compelling investment narratives and materials, such as briefs and pre-IC/IC memos. These should explain why now is the right time and why this team is the best fit. Work with partners in legal, finance, and other areas to complete investments. Portfolio Management • Serve as the bridge between portfolio companies and Adobe—driving key introductions, advancing priority workstreams, and enabling partnerships (including commercial relationships) including via the Adobe Ventures Advisory Board. • Develop and track comprehensive value metrics, including partnerships, product integration, commercial outcomes, and learning opportunities, and regularly synthesize/report progress and impact. • Marketing, Events, Communications and Operations • Own Ventures events and marketing across key moments (Tech Week, MAX/Summit activations) and channels (social, web, external comms). • Track event/networking conversion to qualified deal flow; report insights and optimization actions. • Lead Ventures internal communications and enablement with cross-functional partners (Comms, Adobe.com, Brand Social), including employee updates and All Hands. • Produce year-end Ventures performance recap for executives covering investments, partnership wins, brand/program updates, and events. • Manage Ventures operating cadence and hygiene, partnering with Ventures Ops. What is needed to succeed • Interest and experience in Adobe’s key businesses (Creativity & Productivity, Customer Experience Orchestration). • Demonstrated network of relevant high-growth tech founders and industry contacts. • Strategic problem solver that connects the dots. High EQ, executive influencing and business intuition. • Attention to detail. Strong work ethic. Proactive self-starter. Calm under pressure. Able to adapt to fast paced, ambiguous environments. High learning agility. Consummate teammate. • Excellent written communication skills, including presentation and memo formats. Strong spoken communication skills. • 5-8 years of cumulative experience in corporate VC, corporate development, investment banking, or venture capita