Lead Functional Architect

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. Lead discovery workshops with business and technical stakeholders to understand operational challenges, requirements, and goals.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $158,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Adobe Workfront solutions, including governance models, workflows, and reporting frameworks. Proven ability to lead discovery workshops, translate business requirements into functional designs, and present architectural solutions to stakeholders.

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Adobe Workfront Core ExpertiseEnterprise Work Management Solutions DesignWorkfront Governance ModelsAutomation Strategy DevelopmentClient-Facing Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Adobe WorkfrontWorkfront PlanningWorkfront FusionArchitecture DocumentationProcess FlowsDesign SpecificationsImplementation RoadmapsWorkflow DesignResource ManagementReporting Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong Consulting SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingEffective Stakeholder EngagementMentoring and CoachingExcellent Verbal and Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

APIsIntegrationsConnected Enterprise Ecosystems

Certifications & Qualifications

Adobe Workfront Certifications

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationMarketing OperationsProject Management Offices (PMO)Business OperationsWork Management Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery workshops with business and technical stakeholders to understand operational challenges, requirements, and goals.
Design end-to-end Adobe Workfront solutions aligning people, process, governance, and technology.
Architect enterprise work management frameworks using Workfront Core, Workfront Planning, and Workfront Fusion.
Create scalable operating models, governance structures, intake processes, approval workflows, reporting frameworks, and portfolio management solutions.
Translate complex business requirements into functional designs and implementation roadmaps.
Present solution recommendations and architectural approaches to client leadership and executive stakeholders.
Evaluate platform capabilities, constraints, dependencies, risks, and implementation considerations.
Partner with implementation teams to maintain architectural integrity throughout delivery.
Guide automation strategy, integration opportunities, and Workfront Fusion capabilities.
Define best practices for workspace configuration, custom forms, request queues, workflow design, reporting, resource management, and governance.
Participate in client-facing workshops, design reviews, demonstrations, and solution presentations.
Mentor consultants and implementation resources on Workfront architecture best practices.
Contribute to solution accelerators, delivery methodologies, and capability development initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working with Adobe Workfront or enterprise work management platforms.
Proven expertise with Adobe Workfront Core.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Workfront solutions.
Strong understanding of Workfront governance models, intake processes, workflows, reporting, resource management, and project operations.
Experience leading discovery sessions and translating business requirements into solution designs.
Ability to facilitate workshops and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience presenting complex solution architectures to leadership and client teams.
Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment.
Experience developing architecture documentation, process flows, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing consulting environment.
Deep expertise with Adobe Workfront Planning.
Experience designing automation strategies using Adobe Workfront Fusion.
Adobe Workfront certifications.
Experience with enterprise governance and operating model transformations.
Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and connected enterprise ecosystems.
Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Background in marketing operations, project management offices (PMO), business operations, or work management transformation.
Experience mentoring consultants, architects, or delivery teams.
Previous experience in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration, depending on location and role