CDP Solution Architect

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Work Arrangement: Onsite / Client Location
Engagement: Contract
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CDP Solution Architect with strong expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud and digital experience technologies.

The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into scalable Adobe-based solutions, lead discovery and requirements workshops, define functional specifications, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver customer-centric digital experiences.

The role requires a strong understanding of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Marketing Cloud, Adobe Commerce/Magento, personalization, campaign optimization, workflow automation, and digital marketing solutions.

Primary Skills

Adobe Experience Cloud

• Adobe Experience Cloud,
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM),
• Adobe Marketing Cloud,
• Adobe Commerce / Magento Commerce
• Customer Data Platform (CDP)
• Digital Experience Architecture
• Adobe-Based Solution Architecture

Solution Architecture & Business Analysis

• Solution Architecture,
• Business Requirements Analysis,
• Requirements Gathering,
• Functional Specifications
• Discovery Workshops
• Solution Design
• Business Process Analysis
• Customer Experience Strategy
• Stakeholder Management

Digital Marketing & Customer Experience

• Campaign Optimization
• Personalization
• Customer Journey Management
• Digital Marketing
• Workflow Automation
• Customer Experience (CX)
• Marketing Technology

Secondary Skills

• Agile / Scrum,
• Functional Design,
• Technical Documentation,
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Delivery
• Business-to-Technology Translation
• Digital Transformation
• Analytics
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Presentation
• Adobe Commerce / eCommerce
• Marketing Automation

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Translate business and customer experience requirements into scalable Adobe Experience Cloud solutions.
• Design solutions incorporating Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Marketing Cloud, and Adobe Commerce/Magento.
• Define solution approaches that align technology capabilities with business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solution designs are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Requirements & Discovery

• Lead discovery workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Develop detailed functional specifications and solution documentation.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical and functional requirements.
• Identify gaps, dependencies, risks, and opportunities during solution discovery.

Digital Experience & Marketing

• Support campaign optimization and personalization initiatives.
• Design solutions supporting customer journey and digital experience objectives.
• Recommend workflow automation opportunities.
• Apply digital marketing best practices to Adobe-based solutions.
• Support customer-centric experiences across digital channels.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, technical teams, architects, and project managers.
• Facilitate requirements walkthroughs and solution discussions.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to business stakeholders.
• Support Agile project delivery and participate in relevant ceremonies.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve functional and technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience designing solutions using Adobe Experience Cloud technologies.
• Hands-on or strong architectural knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud.
• Experience with Adobe Commerce / Magento Commerce.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into Adobe-based solutions.
• Experience leading discovery and requirements workshops.
• Strong experience creating functional specifications.
• Knowledge of campaign optimization and personalization strategies.
• Experience with workflow automation and digital marketing solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Customer Data Platform (CDP) implementations.
• Experience with enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience integrating Adobe solutions with enterprise applications and platforms.
• Experience working with marketing, eCommerce, and customer experience teams.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital experience programs.
• Strong understanding of customer journey management and personalization.