Description

You will lead the architectural assessment, stabilization, and transition planning for the PA.gov Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform. You will define support models, establish governance standards, and guide the transition from vendor-led to internal operations.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current AEM as a Cloud Service implementation, distinguishing standard practices from over-customization and recommending simplification.
• Define technical assessments, support models, and documentation strategies to transfer knowledge from vendors to internal teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture, including component, template, and experience designs.
• Advise leadership on architectural tradeoffs, technical debt, and risk analysis to support procurement and transition decisions.
• Establish documentation standards and ensure critical platform knowledge resides in organizational systems rather than individual contractors.

Required Skills

• 8–10 years in enterprise content management, digital platform architecture, or closely related roles.
• Deep hands-on Adobe Experience Manager expertise across architecture, implementation, and support.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Sling, Dispatcher, and front-end integration.
• Experience assessing complex, highly customized enterprise platform environments and identifying supportability risks.
• Ability to develop technical assessments and write clear recommendations for executive audiences.
• Proficiency with collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting transitions from vendor-led to internal or hybrid support models.
• Familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service operational constraints, including Cloud Manager pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with large public-facing or government digital platforms.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree