Lead Enterprise Architect

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Lead Enterprise Architect responsible for architecture strategy and solutions across Adobe Experience Cloud for enterprise clients. Combining expertise in Adobe platforms with strong consulting skills to guide successful project outcomes.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $190,075 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud architecture, solution design, and technical governance, with a strong focus on customer data management and journey orchestration. Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale implementations and mentor technical teams while effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Adobe Experience Cloud ExpertiseArchitecture LeadershipCustomer Data ManagementEnterprise-Scale ImplementationsClient-Facing Consulting Skills

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignSolution DesignTechnical ConsultingIntegration ApproachesGovernance StandardsCustomer Data EcosystemsJourney OrchestrationDigital Experience PlatformsIdentity ResolutionPersonalization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesRelationship BuildingMentoringIndependent Operation

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Experience PlatformAdobe Journey OptimizerAdobe Experience ManagerSnowflakeDatabricksMicrosoft FabricBigQuery

Certifications & Qualifications

Adobe Certification

Industry Keywords

Technical GovernanceMarketing Technology ArchitectureCloud Data PlatformsAI-Enabled Customer ExperienceGenerative AI Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMBigQueryCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery workshops and architecture assessments with enterprise clients
Define scalable target-state architectures across Adobe Experience Cloud and adjacent technology ecosystems
Develop solution blueprints spanning customer data, identity, personalization, activation, content, and journey orchestration
Evaluate integration approaches, architectural trade-offs, and implementation risks
Establish governance standards and architecture best practices
Serve as a senior advisor across Adobe platforms
Translate Adobe capabilities into practical client solutions
Partner with Adobe teams and internal stakeholders to align architecture decisions with platform capabilities and roadmap considerations
Build trusted relationships with technology and business stakeholders
Facilitate architecture discussions and technical strategy sessions
Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide architectural oversight throughout implementation lifecycles
Guide solution architects, engineers, and delivery teams
Review designs, identify risks, and resolve complex technical challenges
Ensure architecture decisions balance scalability, cost, maintainability, security, and delivery timelines
Contribute reusable architecture patterns, accelerators, and best practices
Mentor architects and technical talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of technology experience, including significant experience in architecture, solution design, technical consulting, or enterprise technology leadership roles
Deep expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud with demonstrated architecture leadership experience in at least one of the following core platforms: Adobe Experience Platform (AEP)/Real-Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), or Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Candidates must possess significant hands-on or architecture-level experience with Adobe CDP (AEP/RTCDP), AEM, and/or AJO
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale implementations involving customer data management, journey orchestration, digital experience platforms, content management, or related Adobe Experience Cloud capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture strategy, platform integration, and technical governance for large-scale Adobe implementations
Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale, multi-platform technology solutions
Strong understanding of customer data ecosystems, marketing technology architecture, identity resolution, personalization, activation, measurement, and governance
Experience integrating Adobe or similar platforms with cloud data platforms, customer data platforms, enterprise systems, and marketing technology stacks
Working knowledge of cloud data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, BigQuery, or similar platforms
Familiarity with generative AI concepts, AI-enabled customer experience technologies, and responsible AI practices
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and solution design conversations with clients and internal delivery teams
Strong client-facing consulting skills with the ability to build credibility quickly and guide stakeholders through complex technical decisions
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments and determine the appropriate path forward with limited direction
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated ability to balance business goals, technical complexity, delivery realities, cost, risk, and governance considerations
At least one relevant Adobe certification or equivalent demonstrated platform expertise.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave