Adobe Enterprise Architect at VML in Chicago, IL

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

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Enterprise Architect

Role Description

The delivery Enterprise Architect (EA) serves as the primary technical driver for delivering high quality Digital Experience and Digital Marketing solutions for Adobe's Global Enterprise customers. Review and develop architectural plans, lead diverse delivery team, align with client goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a consultative role leading large-scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems in the role of Architect and/or Principal Consultant.

• 4+ years' experience hands-on architecting and/or implementing three or more of the following Adobe Experience Cloud solution categories:

  • Adobe Analytics or Customer Journey Analytics
  • Adobe Journey Optimizer, Adobe Campaign or Marketo Engage
  • Adobe Real-Time CDP or Audience Manager
  • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) including App Builder
  • Adobe Commerce/Magento or another e-commerce solution that integrated with AEM
  • Adobe Target or Recommendations
  • Adobe Experience Platform (Schema, Query Services, etc.)
  • Adobe Workfront Workflow, Planning, or Fusion
  • GenStudio, Express, or Firefly Services (< 3 years)

• Strong leadership abilities (an example being proactively convert complex business requirements into technical "solutions") which aligns all delivery team activities to documented customer Business Objectives.

• Experience producing project scope definitions, delivery estimations, resource allocation and project timelines based on product licensing purchase and implementation requirements.

• Ability to quickly diagnose delivery challenges and formulate effective remediation plans to adhere to scope, schedule and budget.

• Demonstrable hands-on experience using enterprise platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.) with an emphasis on REST APIs, Cloud Storage, Structured/Unstructured Data, Security and Data Ingress/Egress.

• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-region delivery teams.

• Proficient in written and verbal communications with the ability to adjust communications as needed for Technical, Marketing and/or C-Suite customers.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within the United States and occasionally internationally.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (CS), Digital Marketing or MBA or equivalent experience.

Skills that Set You Apart

• One or more current Adobe Certified Expert certifications (AEM, AJO, Analytics/CJA, RTCDP, Target or Workfront)
• Working knowledge of end-to-end digital marketing journey including Ad Tech (CDP/DMPs, DSPs, etc.), Marketing Automation, omni-channel personalization, Content Management or automation, CRM, Media Execution, and Reporting/Insights.
• Hands-on experience architecting and/or delivering native, Flutter or React-Native mobile applications.
• Proficiency in employing Generative and/or Agentic AI solutions to optimize daily workflows or hands-on experience with building AI agents.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefitsfor more details. _

$100,000—$230,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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