Principal Enterprise Architect

Adobe; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Delivery Enterprise Architect to act as the primary technical driver for delivering high-quality Digital Experience and Digital Marketing solutions for Adobe's Global Enterprise customers. You will review and develop architectural plans, lead diverse delivery teams, and align with client goals to ensure successful outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, consulting experience, and hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions across multiple categories, with

Qualifications

• Past experience in a consultative role leading large-scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems in the role of Architect and/or Principal Consultant.
• Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud solution categories (Analytics/CJA, Journey Optimizer, Campaign/Marketo, Real-Time CDP/Audience Manager, AEM, Commerce/Magento, Target, Experience Platform, Workfront).

Responsibilities

• Serve 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.
• Lead cross-functional, multi-region delivery teams to meet scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Digital Marketing or MBA

Tools

Adobe Experience Cloud

REST APIs

Cloud Storage

Job 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

Past 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.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry‑leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Expected Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $199,700 - $334,150 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In Illinois, the pay range for this position is $210,500 - $304,850. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short‑term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non‑sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short‑term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State‑Specific Notices

California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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