AEM Solution Architect - (EST Zone Candidates Preferred)

THE POSITION
Seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to assess the Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service implementation and define a sustainable long-term support model for the implementation of pa.gov.

PA.gov is one of the most visible digital platforms. Its current AEM environment is highly customized and largely opaque to internal teams. This role exists to bring clarity to the architecture, identify risks, and recommend staffing, governance, and support approaches. The selected candidate will lead an upfront assessment and continue as a strategic technical advisor supporting transition execution and governance.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The AEM Solution Architect partners with leadership, engineering, operations, procurement, and the current technical vendor to evaluate the platform’s current state and shape its future. Lead architecture and solution design for AEM tools, including AEM Sites, Assets, Forms, and others.

This role requires deep AEM expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both executive and non-technical audiences. Responsibilities include guiding development teams on security, performance, code review, standards, and governance strategies.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The architect will produce written assessments, recommendations, and documentation to provide a clear understanding of the platform and a path forward for support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Platform assessment and architecture review
• Support model and transition planning
• Documentation and knowledge transfer
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Architecture support (components, templates, workflows)
• Governance and supportability
• Stakeholder communication
• Risk and decision support
• Vendor and contractor oversight

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8–10 years in enterprise content management or digital platform architecture
• Deep Adobe Experience Manager expertise (architecture, implementation, support)
• Strong knowledge of Java, Sling, dispatcher, and front-end integration
• Experience assessing complex, customized enterprise platforms
• Experience with vendor-built systems and transition readiness
• Ability to create technical assessments, support models, and documentation
• Strong written communication for executive audiences
• Experience with tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience transitioning from vendor-led to internal/hybrid support
• Experience in platform governance and customization standards
• Experience in procurement, SOWs, or contractor role definition
• Experience with large public-facing platforms
• Familiarity with AEM Cloud Service, DevOps practices, and deployment strategies
• Understanding of AEM security and accessibility
• Relevant certifications

SUCCESS METRICS

• Clear understanding of the AEM environment, risks, and dependencies
• Defined and approved future-state support model
• Transition plan in execution
• Documentation exists in internal systems
• Governance expectations established

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with governance, vendor management, and support model design
• Exposure to procurement or RFP/RFI processes preferred
• Ability to perform essential job functions