Role Overview We are looking for an experienced AEM Technical Architect/SME to strengthen and scale Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) capabilities within ACS GDC. This role will be part of AEM Competency leadership team driving technical excellence, innovation and capability maturity across programs. The role is primarily focused on technical competency leadership, including architecture oversight, innovation across AEM (including Edge Delivery Services) and adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI across digital experience solutions, along with people leadership to build and mentor high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Competency Leadership AEM & EDS Expertise * Define and drive the technical vision for AEM (Sites, Assets, Headless, Cloud Service) and AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) * Establish and standardize best practices, reusable frameworks, accelerators, and governance models * Provide architectural oversight across projects ensuring scalability, performance, and security * Drive consistency in architecture and delivery standards across multiple teams and engagements Innovation with GenAI & Agentic AI * Drive adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI across AEM use cases, including  personalization and intelligent workflow orchestration * Identify and implement AI-powered accelerators for content lifecycle, DAM, and customer journeys * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed AI into digital experience platforms Solutioning & Pre-Sales Support * Partner with sales and solution teams to support proposals and client presentations * Provide technical estimations, architecture blueprints and capability showcases Capability Building * Contribute to and evolve the competency roadmap for AEM and AI capabilities in alignment with organizational goals * Strengthen and scale existing Centers of Excellence (CoE) for AEM and AI-driven digital experience solutions * Conduct internal trainings, workshops and certification programs * Collaborate with peer competency managers to standardize best practices and reusable assets across programs Quality & Governance * Establish coding standards, review mechanisms and delivery governance * Ensure alignment with Adobe best practices and enterprise architecture standards People Leadership * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AEM developers, architects, and leads * Drive hiring strategy, onboarding and capability development aligned with business needs * Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews and career planning * Drive skill transformation of the team in line with evolving landscape. * Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning * Act as an escalation point for delivery challenges and ensure successful outcomes Required Skills & Qualifications * Experience: 12+ years in digital experience platforms, with 4+ years of hands on experience in Architect capacity for AEM/EDS solution. * Team Leadership: Proven experience managing teams, conducting regular check-ins and driving performance management AEM Expertise * Deep experience in AEM Sites, Assets, Headless CMS and AEM as a Cloud Service * Exposure to AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) is highly preferred * AEM Architect certification preferred AI Skills * Hands-on or strategic experience with Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, content automation) * Strong understanding of Agentic AI systems and their application in enterprise workflows Architecture & Delivery * Strong experience in solution architecture leveraging AEM, microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Leadership * Proven track record of technical leadership for large and complex engagements and building competencies Stakeholder Management Experience working with global clients, pre-sales tea 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. 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