Senior Manager, Professional Services Consulting (Data&Journey)

About the Role Adobe Professional Services is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team of Technical Consultants and Business Consultants specializing in Data and Marketing Automation (Customer Journey). This role is responsible for driving successful client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, and building scalable consulting capabilities across Adobe Experience Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership, consulting expertise, and a deep understanding of data-driven marketing and customer journey orchestration. What You'll do 1. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and grow a group of Technical and Business Consultants Set clear goals, manage performance, and support career development Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and customer-centric culture Ensure the team has the right skills and capabilities aligned with market demand 2. Delivery Excellence Oversee end-to-end delivery of client engagements across Data and Marketing Automation domains Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality Establish and enforce standard processes, methodologies, and governance frameworks Manage risks, critical issues, and client expectations effectively 3. Consulting & Solution Leadership Provide strategic guidance on customer data strategy, CDP, and customer journey orchestration Support solution design across Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Journey Optimizer, and related tools Act as an executive sponsor or senior advisor for key accounts Bridge business requirements with technical implementation 4. Business & Customer Management Build strong relationships with key client Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to drive account growth Support pre-sales activities including proposal development, scoping, and estimation Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts 5. Practice Development Define and evolve service offerings in Data and Marketing Automation Develop reusable assets, frameworks, and accelerators Contribute to thought leadership and go-to-market strategies Monitor industry trends and incorporate standard methodologies into delivery What You'll Succeed 8 years of experience in consulting, digital marketing, or data-related roles 3 years of experience in team management or leadership roles Strong understanding of: Customer Data Platforms (CDP) Marketing Automation / Customer Journey tools Data architecture and integration Proven experience delivering complex enterprise projects Excellent customer management and communication skills Language Requirements: (i) Business-level English or above: comfortable participating in meetings and collaborating with global teams and ability to communicate business and technical concepts effectively) (ii) Native or fluent Japanese is required (for Japan-based role): ability to engage with local clients and collaborators effectively. Preferred Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud (AEP, AJO, Analytics, Target, etc.) Experience in both Technical Consulting and Business Consulting environments Knowledge of data privacy, governance, and compliance Experience in global or matrix organizations Why Adobe Professional Services At Adobe, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation, helping leading enterprises design and deliver personalized, data-driven customer experiences at scale. As a Senior Manager in Professional Services, you will have a unique opportunity to: Lead high-impact transformations Work with some of the most innovative companies to shape their data strategy and customer journey transformation initiatives. Drive end-to-end customer experience innovation Influence how organizations leverage data, technology, and marketing to create meaningful, real-time customer engagement. Grow and shape a high-performing team Build and develop a team of strong consultants, and play a key role in defining the future of the pr ... (truncated, view full listing at source)