DAM / MRM Architect Manager

Accenture; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: DAM / MRM Architect Manager
Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Career Level: Manager (7)

We Are:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/about/accenture-song-index

As a DAM / MRM Architect Manager, you will:

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Marketing Resource Management (MRM) solutions for enterprise clients. You will work closely with marketing, creative, and IT teams to develop scalable architectures that streamline content operations, improve workflow efficiencies, and enable seamless omnichannel content delivery.

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategy & Solution Design:
• Define enterprise DAM/MRM strategies to enable content governance, versioning, metadata management, and workflow automation.
• Assess existing content ecosystems and recommend best-fit platforms based on business needs.
• Architect scalable and future-proof solutions that integrate DAM/MRM with CMS, PIM, CRM, and CDP platforms.

• Technology & Platform Expertise:
• Lead the implementation and integration of top-tier DAM/MRM platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Assets), Aprimo, Bynder, Sitecore Content Hub, or OpenText Media Manager.
• Ensure DAM/MRM systems support AI-driven content tagging, metadata enrichment, and automation.
• Optimise system performance, taxonomy, metadata structures, and governance models for seamless content operations.

• Cross-functional Collaboration & Delivery:
• Work with IT, marketing, creative, and business teams to align DAM/MRM capabilities with enterprise-wide content strategies.
• Partner with developers and solution architects to build robust API-driven integrations with surrounding Martech and eCommerce ecosystems.
• Oversee data migration, system upgrades, and workflow automation efforts.

• Governance & Best Practices:
• Establish content lifecycle management policies, including rights management, version control, and compliance standards.
• Define and implement taxonomy, metadata, and tagging structures that enhance searchability and asset discoverability.
• Ensure GDPR, CCPA, and digital rights compliance across all managed content.

• Leadership & Thought Leadership:
• Lead DAM/MRM solution teams and mentor junior architects and developers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate DAM/MRM transformation initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, AI-driven automation, and headless content architecture advancements.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing DAM/MRM solutions for large enterprises.
• Expertise in platforms such as Adobe AEM Assets, Aprimo, Bynder, Sitecore Content Hub, Widen, or OpenText Media Manager.
• Strong understanding of content operations, metadata structures, workflow automation, and asset governance.
• Experience integrating DAM/MRM with CMS (e.g., AEM, Sitecore), PIM, CDP, eCommerce, and personalization engines.
• Strong technical skills in API integration, cloud-based DAM (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation workflows.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience.

Bonus Points if you have:

• Certifications in Adobe AEM Assets, Sitecore Content Hub, or Aprimo.
• Experience with AI-driven content tagging and automation.
• Hands-on expertise with GraphQL, REST APIs, and microservices in content architectures.

What’s in it for you:

Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as:

• Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.
• Family-friendly and flexible work policies.
• Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources.
• Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling.
• A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.