Workfront Technical Lead / Architect
Role: Senior Individual Contributor Technical Lead / Architect
Platform: A e Workfront
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Chicago, IL (preferred)
Role Purpose
Own the architecture, configuration, and integration strategy for A e Workfront across multiple business units.
Ensure Workfront operates as a scalable enterprise platform, integrated with DAM, AEM, and MarTech ecosystems, while balancing standardization and BU flexibility.
Core Responsibilities
Architecture & Platform Leadership
- Define and govern enterprise Workfront standards (objects, workflows, templates, statuses).
- Design scalable solutions across portfolios, programs, and delivery teams.
- Guide customization vs standardization decisions.
Integrations & Automation
- Lead integrations with DAM (AEM Assets), CMS (AEM), and enterprise systems.
- Design and implement automation using Workfront Fusion, APIs, and webhooks.
- Ensure reliability, monitoring, and error handling.
Delivery & Execution
- Lead technical delivery across sprints and releases.
- Translate business requirements into robust Workfront designs.
- Review configurations, Fusion scenarios, and integrations for quality.
Governance, Reporting & Adoption
- Establish governance for intake, change, and enhancements.
- Design enterprise reporting and dashboards.
- Support adoption through scalable patterns and best practices.
Documentation & Enablement
- Maintain architecture diagrams, standards, and runbooks.
- Create reusable templates and accelerators.
- Mentor admins and technical team members.
Required Experience
- 7+ years in enterprise platforms, MarTech, or work management.
- 3+ years as Workfront Technical Lead / Architect / Senior Admin.
- Deep hands-on experience with:
- Workfront configuration & reporting
- Workfront Fusion
- Workfront APIs & integrations
- Proven experience integrating Workfront with DAM and AEM.
- Experience supporting multi-BU or global deployments.