Manager - Adobe Developer

VML group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VML group in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Manager – Adobe Developer to lead a talented team in delivering top-notch Adobe marketing solutions. In this role, you will own the technical architecture and delivery strategy, guiding your team through complex projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of progressive experience in Adobe development, with a strong leadership background. We embrace a multicultural environment and a dynamic atmosphere where teamwork thrives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Adobe development, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with GDPR principles and data optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to deliver Adobe marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of growth.

Skills

Adobe Experience Cloud expertise

Leadership and mentorship

Technical architecture

Digital marketing solutions

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Adobe certifications

Tools

Code versioning systems

Job description

Are you eager to drive innovation and lead a team in mastering new technologies? Do you appreciate an empowering working environment where you and your team get a high level of decision‑making authority, coupled with robust support? Can you lead a team to turn complex business requirements into excellent technical solutions leveraging Adobe technologies, and guide them in driving innovation on the most advanced CRM/marketing platforms? Then you might be just the one we are looking for!

What will your day look like?

As a Manager – Adobe Developer, you will be a key leader, guiding and inspiring a team of talented developers. You will own the technical architecture and delivery strategy for projects, proactively engaging with clients to define requirements, translating them into comprehensive technical specifications, and overseeing the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of robust Adobe marketing solutions.

Furthermore, your tasks include:

• Leading the implementation of new features, bug fixes, and complex configurations across diverse Adobe environments.
• Collaborating strategically with Architects and Technical Project Managers to define and approve technical specifications, ensure accurate estimates, and orchestrate strategic deployment plans.
• Personally tackling the most complex technical investigations and troubleshooting issues, while empowering your team to resolve their own challenges.
• Providing comprehensive mentorship, coaching, and performance management to your team (Associate and other Developers), fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
• Ensuring the successful integration, testing, and deployment of client applications and platforms, applying rigorous quality assurance methods.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, especially within the Adobe ecosystem, to continually enhance our offerings and provide innovative solutions.
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and resource allocation for your team's projects.

Who are you going to work with?

You will lead within an exciting and challenging professional environment, collaborating strategically with Architects, Application Consultants, Technical Project Managers, and other Developers (including Associate, Senior, and Lead levels), while managing and developing your own team. You will also foster cross‑functional partnerships with Data Specialists and Designers outside of your department.

We value room for diversity, and you will get a chance to shape your daily tasks while leading your team's professional skillset development. We are proud of our multicultural environment and easy‑going, dynamic atmosphere where we not only work together, we are great at having fun as well.

What do you bring to the table?

• 8+ years of progressive Adobe development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship capacity, ideally within an agency or consulting environment, with a strong focus on digital marketing solutions.
• Deep architectural and hands‑on expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms, such as Adobe Campaign (ACC), Adobe Journey Optimiser (AJO), Adobe Target (AT), or Adobe Audience Manager (AAM), and their strategic application.
• Relevant Adobe certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Developer, Adobe Certified Master – Architect, or Adobe Experience Platform Developer Professional.
• Proven experience with code versioning systems, automated integration testing, security testing, and secure coding practices, and driving these best practices within your team.
• Deep understanding of data models, optimisation techniques, and GDPR principles, and their practical application in optimizing marketing strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (in English), with the ability to articulate strategic vision and technical roadmaps to diverse audiences, and influence client decisions.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and drive continuous improvement within a technical team.

WPP (VML MAP) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.