CJA Product Modernization Architect

About the opportunity

Job descriptionAbout the EngagementAllShore Talent is supporting a large Adobe implementation initiative requiring experienced professionals across Content Supply Chain, Experience Platform & Digital Marketing, and Program & Delivery workstreams.This is a high-priority, multi-resource engagement supporting complex Adobe implementations across enterprise environments. The initial engagement is expected to run for approximately six (6) months, with potential for extension and future project opportunities based on performance, business needs, and continued expansion of Adobe-related programs.Resources will work as part of distributed delivery teams supporting architecture, implementation, integration, configuration, data, marketing technology, analytics, operations, and program delivery.Because of the scale and pace of the program, candidates should be comfortable working within cross-functional teams, collaborating remotely, and contributing quickly within established project environments.Due to the critical nature and urgency of this hire, we are unable to accommodate extended notice periods, such as 30 days.If you are not immediately available or cannot start within a short timeframe, please let the recruiter know whether you would be able to engage on a part-time basis while completing your notice period. For example, you may be able to support 20 hours per week during morning hours until you are available to transition to full-time.Please be as specific as possible about your availability so we can determine whether an interim arrangement may be feasible.Position OverviewWe are seeking a senior CJA Product Modernization Architect to lead enterprise analytics transformations centered on Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Experience Platform.This leader will assess the current analytics environment, define the future-state measurement and data architecture, create a phased migration roadmap, and lead implementation, validation, reconciliation, governance, cutover, and adoption.This is not a general Adobe Enterprise Architect role and is not limited to reports or dashboards. Direct CJA modernization leadership is required.Key Responsibilities· Serve as the senior architect and trusted advisor for enterprise CJA modernization.· Lead discovery with executive, analytics, marketing, product, data, engineering, and technology stakeholders.· Assess report suites, data collection, variables, classifications, segments, metrics, dashboards, integrations, and governance.· Define the strategic vision, business case, future-state CJA architecture, and Adobe Analytics-to-CJA roadmap.· Guide XDM schema, dataset, ingestion, identity, CJA connection, data view, metric, attribution, sessionization, and access-model design.· Determine how digital, CRM, commerce, campaign, call-center, customer-service, and offline data should be incorporated.· Decide which legacy reports, metrics, segments, classifications, datasets, and business rules should be migrated, redesigned, consolidated, or retired.· Establish parallel-run, reconciliation, validation, quality-assurance, and cutover strategies.· Define KPI frameworks, measurement standards, taxonomies, naming conventions, and governance.· Lead executive conversations on priorities, investment, sequencing, tradeoffs, risks, and business value.· Guide CJA Consultants, AEP Specialists, Data Engineers, Analytics Developers, and business users.· Develop enablement, adoption, documentation, and operating-model recommendations.Job requirementsRequired Qualifications· 10+ years of digital analytics, analytics architecture, data architecture, product modernization, martech, or enterprise consulting experience.· Deep, direct experience with Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Experience Platform.· Experience leading at least one enterprise Adobe Analytics-to-CJA migration or comparable CJA modernization.· At least one official Adobe certification is required; the exact certification must be clearly listed on the resume.· Architectural understanding of XDM schemas, datasets, ingestion, identity, CJA connections, data views, metrics, filters, calculated metrics, and Analysis Workspace.· Experience evaluating and rationalizing legacy Adobe Analytics components.· Experience combining digital and non-digital data for cross-channel analytics.· Experience creating modernization roadmaps, validation plans, reconciliation approaches, parallel-run strategies, and cutover plans.· Experience advising executive stakeholders and independently leading a complex CJA transformation.Preferred Qualifications· Adobe certification related to CJA, Adobe Analytics, or Adobe Experience Platform.· Multiple Adobe certifications.· Experience with Adobe Web SDK, Experience Platform Data Collection, tags, APIs, or Edge Network.· Experience with Real-Time CDP, Journey Optimizer, Target, or other Experience Cloud integrations.· Consulting, systems integration, or digital agency experience.What Success Looks Like· The client has a clear and actionable Adobe Analytics-to-CJA roadmap.· Schemas, datasets, identity, connections, and data views support meaningful cross-channel analytics.· Legacy reporting is rationalized rather than recreated without purpose.· Data is validated, stakeholders trust the environment, and business teams adopt CJA.All done!Your application has been successfully submitted!Other jobsYou've already applied for this jobWe appreciate your interest in this position. 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Responsibilities

• · Serve as the senior architect and trusted advisor for enterprise CJA modernization.
• · Lead discovery with executive, analytics, marketing, product, data, engineering, and technology stakeholders.
• · Assess report suites, data collection, variables, classifications, segments, metrics, dashboards, integrations, and governance.
• · Define the strategic vision, business case, future-state CJA architecture, and Adobe Analytics-to-CJA roadmap.
• · Guide XDM schema, dataset, ingestion, identity, CJA connection, data view, metric, attribution, sessionization, and access-model design.
• · Determine how digital, CRM, commerce, campaign, call-center, customer-service, and offline data should be incorporated.
• · Decide which legacy reports, metrics, segments, classifications, datasets, and business rules should be migrated, redesigned, consolidated, or retired.
• · Establish parallel-run, reconciliation, validation, quality-assurance, and cutover strategies.

Qualifications

• · 10+ years of digital analytics, analytics architecture, data architecture, product modernization, martech, or enterprise consulting experience.
• · Deep, direct experience with Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Experience Platform.
• · Experience leading at least one enterprise Adobe Analytics-to-CJA migration or comparable CJA modernization.
• · At least one official Adobe certification is required; the exact certification must be clearly listed on the resume.
• · Architectural understanding of XDM schemas, datasets, ingestion, identity, CJA connections, data views, metrics, filters, calculated metrics, and Analysis Workspace.
• · Experience evaluating and rationalizing legacy Adobe Analytics components.
• · Experience combining digital and non-digital data for cross-channel analytics.
• · Experience creating modernization roadmaps, validation plans, reconciliation approaches, parallel-run strategies, and cutover plans.