Senior Enterprise Architect Project Manager

Acxiom - Topeka, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Topeka, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Technical Project Manager (Adobe Practice) will oversee the administrative aspects of multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring deliverables are tracked and project performance is monitored and reported. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, while utilizing various project management frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets across 3-4 active client engagements.
• Manage project resources, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Lead and manage enterprise architecture projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Utilize enterprise architecture frameworks, ensuring they are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Oversee the development and implementation of architecture standards, guidelines, and principles.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align enterprise architecture with business needs and technological advancements.
• Ensure the integration of enterprise architecture components (business, data, application, technology) across various projects.
• Identify and promote the use of architectural patterns and solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee and mentor enterprise architects, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Ensure the enterprise architecture governance process is followed and maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Experience in managing enterprise architecture projects and leading enterprise architects.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, frameworks (such as TOGAF or Zachman), and methodologies.
• Ability to translate business strategies into actionable architectural plans.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and how they can be applied within an enterprise architecture.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture governance processes.