Sr. Manager, Solution Architect Marketing Technology

Mediabistro; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 163,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports apparel company is seeking a Senior Manager, Solution Architect Marketing Technology to design and implement solutions for Email Marketing and Customer Service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and leadership skills to manage a team effectively. This role is fully remote with competitive compensation and great benefits.

Benefits

Paid volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

Competitive 401(k) matching

Health & fitness benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or 8 years with a master's degree.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of marketing technology solutions.
• Manage team of developers and analysts.
• Ensure technology solutions align with business requirements.

Skills

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Below is the Senior Manager, Solution Architect Marketing Technology role at Under Armour.

Sr. Manager, Solution Architect Marketing Technology

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company’s values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we’re here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team’s mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further – no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state‑of‑the‑art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here: https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=ua&_s.crb=aNMP8gWoYkBDFn%252bz2BldysgcgQHZpVs6tHzE9smSuXE%253d

Purpose of Role

Solutions Architects (SA) provide a bridge between specific business opportunities and the technology solutions needed to support them. They require a knowledge of the Enterprise Architecture, as one of their roles is to ensure compliance with the Enterprise Architecture in the project.

SA roles are mostly project‑facing and provide two areas of support: ensuring the solution meets business requirements and ensuring that the enterprise requirements for reuse, compliance to standards, principles, traceability to enterprise reference models, and alignment with the target enterprise architecture vision are met.

As a Senior Manager, Solution Architect of Marketing Technology at Under Armour, you will work closely with business and Global Technology leaders and will lead the design, development, and implementation of new solutions within the Marketing space including Email Marketing, Customer Service, and AgentForce. You will manage and maintain applications within your portfolio and provide leadership and oversight during the full lifecycle to ensure the deliverables meet the business requirements, high standards of quality, and adherence to architectural standards. In addition, you will manage a team of developers/engineers, leads, and analysts, partnering with business process owners and our Global Tech organization to drive business case development, delivery, and end‑to‑end execution against strategic and business unit projects and supporting cross‑functional squads using agile methodology and frameworks.

Your Impact

Drives Technologies Responsible for Marketing and Consumer Engagement

• Leads teams in the design, development, implementation, and support of Email Marketing, Mobile Push, SMS (all SFMC) and Customer Service technology platform (SFSC).
• Directly drives impacts to revenue and consumer brand impressions by enabling seamless consumer emails, marketing and personalization campaign experiences and customer service; either through direct development of capabilities or through supporting other initiatives that require touchpoints with platforms.
• Supports active projects and agile squads throughout the lifecycle, providing oversight and guidance on development objects and configuration (inclusive of Journey Builder, Ad Studio, MCP, etc.) to ensure efficiency and consistency with original design and overall quality of deliverables.
• Oversees the technical design and architectural framework for Under Armour’s Customer Data, Email Marketing and Customer Service technologies and stays current on market trends and product roadmaps to keep Under Armour at the forefront of new capabilities and consumer expectations.

Builds Talent and Provides Team Leadership

• Attracts, retains, and develops top talent to build a world‐class team and provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to a team of business analysts and developers.
• Selects, onboards, and manages performance of distributed team of internal teammates and external vendors including planning, capacity, resource allocation, and delivery.

Collaborates Across Global Teams

• Manages a direct relationship with key stakeholders including regional product teams and regional revenue teams to ensure their goals are supported through consumer engagement initiatives.
• Collaborates in brainstorming, designing, architecting, and implementing new solutions and code development, as well as suggesting tools, technologies, and best practices to improve performance, capabilities, and reliability.

Ensures Efficient and Reliable Operations

• Directs the development and maintenance of operational procedures for Email / Push / SMS Marketing and Customer Service technologies and infrastructure activities.
• Develops and manages annual budgets as well as project budgets driven within area.
• Owns all interactions with internal and external auditors regarding Consumer Engagement security and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience OR typically 14 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Typically 3‑5 years of management experience; or equivalent experience as subject‑matter lead or expert in area of expertise.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, or other packaged marketing solutions, including API and 3rd‑party system integrations (SOAP / REST).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to assess complex business and technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, including translating technical concepts into business terms and managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Self‑starter and proactive team contributor, capable of working independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within global teams.
• Experienced in program / project management, with a track record of meeting deadlines and leading teams effectively.

Workplace Location

• Location: Home Office
• Work Schedule: Fully Remote
• Travel: Occasional travel to UA offices and/or conferences, etc. expected.

Licenses / Certifications

ITIL certifications are a plus. SFMC (MCE) / SF Core / AgentForce certifications are also a plus.

Relocation

No relocation provided.

Base Compensation

• $163,892.80 - $225,352.60 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual’s relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts.
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA‑eligible teammates.
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources – We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well‑being.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 163411

Business Unit: Corporate

Region: North America

Employee Class: Full Time

Employment Type: Salaried

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