We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled CMS Content Management Lead with a strong focus on Umbraco to drive our digital content strategy and operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring our online presence is engaging, accessible, and optimized across multiple brands and regions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of content lifecycle management within a CMS environment, coupled with leadership capabilities to guide content teams and foster continuous improvement.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and maintain a structured content strategy tailored for Umbraco CMS, aligning with business objectives and user needs.
- Plan and execute content updates and new initiatives in close collaboration with product, design, and development teams.
- Define and enforce content governance rules, taxonomy, metadata standards, and page templates to ensure consistency and quality.
- Oversee the creation, editing, publishing, and maintenance of all website content using Umbraco, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, SEO best practices, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Recreate web pages based on existing templates and revise content for regional variations and accuracy, maintaining a high level of detail and precision.
- Optimize digital assets, including image format conversion, creation of SEO-friendly alt texts, and cropping using various web tools.
- Perform visual adjustments of migrated web pages using UI tools to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Act as the primary point of contact for content requests, collaborating effectively with UX designers, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct regular content review sessions to gather approvals and feedback, ensuring content relevance and accuracy.
- Maintain robust content workflows and permissions, and perform regular content audits to identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor and optimize site performance metrics, including page speed, user engagement, and SEO trends, implementing data-driven improvements.
- Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to content editors, writers, and junior CMS users, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Conduct comprehensive training sessions on Umbraco features, content workflows, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in content operations, tools, and processes.
- *Qualifications:**
- **Required:**
- 6-10 years of progressive experience in CMS content management, with significant hands-on experience with Umbraco CMS (content editing, component management, workflows).
- Proven expertise in digital content strategy, planning, and execution.
- Excellent command of written English and professional proofreading skills.
- Solid understanding of SEO principles, web accessibility standards (WCAG), and content best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with large-scale, multi-brand, or multi-region websites.
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and website structure.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- **Preferred:**
- Experience in a leadership or mentoring role within a content team.
- Certifications in Umbraco or related CMS platforms.
- Proficiency with image optimization tools and UI adjustment tools.
- Experience with content analytics and reporting tools.
Join our dynamic team where you will play a crucial role in shaping our digital presence and enhancing user experience. We are a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is supported.