Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior Engagement Manager (Adobe Practice) to join our team. The Senior Engagement Manager (Adobe Practice) will coordinate the administrative aspects of multiple concurrent projects from inception to completion, focusing on tracking deliverables and monitoring and reporting on project performance. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong leadership qualities, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

The role includes defining project scope, resource demand planning, meeting milestones, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Familiarity with multiple frameworks (e.g., agile, waterfall) and aligning them with organizational goals, as well as overseeing the integration of architecture components across projects, is expected. Candidates should have a strong understanding of project management concepts, frameworks, and methodologies and experience in leading enterprise architects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets across 3-4 active client engagements.
• Manage project resources, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Lead and manage enterprise architecture projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Utilize enterprise architecture frameworks, ensuring they are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Oversee the development and implementation of architecture standards, guidelines, and principles.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align enterprise architecture with business needs and technological advancements.
• Ensure the integration of enterprise architecture components (business, data, application, technology) across various projects.
• Identify and promote the use of architectural patterns and solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee and mentor enterprise architects, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Ensure the enterprise architecture governance process is followed and maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience as an EM or Project Manager in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Ability to translate business strategies into actionable architectural plans.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and how they can be applied within an enterprise architecture.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is preferred
• PMP certification is a plus.

Location

Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

EEO and Additional Information

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.