AEM Domain Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $ USD Annually – $ USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking an AEM Domain Lead
Role: –
AEM Domain Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

• We are seeking an experienced AEM Domain Lead to drive content architecture, governance, and platform optimization for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably AEM as a Cloud Service. This role will serve as the primary SME for AEM capabilities, working closely with cross-functional teams to define scalable content models, streamline authoring workflows, and ensure excellence in digital experience delivery.

• Must-Have Technical & Functional Skills
• Hands‑on expertise with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), with strong preference for AEM as a Cloud Service (SaaS)
• Strong proficiency in content model design
  , content fragments
  , metadata frameworks
  , and taxonomy development
• Experience with DAM governance
  , asset workflows, and metadata standards
• Solid understanding of AEM SaaS administration
  , including:
  • User/role management
  • Permissions
  • Workflows
  • Environment management
• Knowledge of component and template governance
  , reusability standards, and scalable architecture principles
• Strong understanding of content lifecycle management and authoring workflows
• Ability to translate business and UX requirements into scalable AEM solutions
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Exposure to AEM integrations
  , such as:
  • Adobe Analytics
  • Adobe Target
  • Other CMS/marketing automation tools

• Serve as the AEM domain expert
  , guiding content architecture, platform functionality, and best practices
• Lead administration activities for AEM SaaS
  , including environment setup, user access, workflows, and platform configuration

• Define and govern content models
  , components
  , templates
  , and taxonomy standards
• Ensure scalable, reusable, and consistent content structures across digital channels
• Maintain governance for security, compliance, and accessibility (WCAG/ADA)

• Partner with UX, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into AEM-ready technical specifications
• Provide guidance and support to content authors and business stakeholders on AEM authoring best practices

• Oversee AEM integrations, release readiness, and platform stability
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization
  , workflow improvements, and continuous enhancement

• AEM certification(s)
• Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem
• Understanding of frontend frameworks used with AEM (e.g., React, SPA Editor)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills