Job description

At Code and Theory, we thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology. We empower brands by driving seamless execution, transformative solutions, and delivering exceptional client experiences. Through a culture of invention, our teams turn ideas into impact—creating innovative, memorable experiences for clients and their audiences. Delivery is the engine that drives projects forward at Code and Theory. As the cornerstone of our teams, Senior Project Managers are the glue that binds cross-functional talents, orchestrating every project’s successful delivery. They plan, manage, lead, price, challenge, and innovate to ensure flawless execution while balancing client success with agency business outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, including AEM, AEP, Workfront, Analytics, and Target. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading project execution, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of Adobe solutions. This role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of marketing technology to drive digital transformation initiatives. WHAT YOU'LL DO Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget Define project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives Act as the primary liaison between clients, stakeholders, development teams, and Adobe consultants Manage and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and constraints to ensure smooth execution Track project progress, report key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate updates to stakeholders Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and technical teams to translate business requirements into actionable project deliverables Oversee resource allocation and team coordination to optimize project efficiency Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming Ensure compliance with best practices, governance policies, and industry regulations (GDPR, CCPA) WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong expertise in Managing Adobe Experience Cloud projects, including AEM, AEP (CDP, CJA), Workfront, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Target Proven expertise in delivering MarTech, CMS, and data-driven marketing solutions for enterprise clients Prior agency/services experience Proven experience managing a team across different timezones Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to collaborate across business and technical teams Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and drive cross-functional teams toward successful project delivery Experience managing project budgets and optimizing resource allocation NICE TO HAVE Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe Agile certifications preferred Adobe Experience Cloud certifications (AEM, AEP, Workfront, Analytics, Target) are a plus ABOUT US Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic. Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok. The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team. The base compensation range for this role is $100,000 – $140,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.

Requirements

Must-haves

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
Define project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Act as the primary liaison between clients, stakeholders, development teams, and Adobe consultants
Manage and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and constraints to ensure smooth execution
Track project progress, report key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate updates to stakeholders
Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and technical teams to translate business requirements into actionable project deliverables
Oversee resource allocation and team coordination to optimize project efficiency
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Ensure compliance with best practices, governance policies, and industry regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
Strong expertise in Managing Adobe Experience Cloud projects, including AEM, AEP (CDP, CJA), Workfront, Adobe Analytics, and Adobe Target
Proven expertise in delivering MarTech, CMS, and data-driven marketing solutions for enterprise clients
Prior agency/services experience
Proven experience managing a team across different timezones
Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to collaborate across business and technical teams
Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and drive cross-functional teams toward successful project delivery
Experience managing project budgets and optimizing resource allocation

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field
PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe Agile certifications preferred
Adobe Experience Cloud certifications (AEM, AEP, Workfront, Analytics, Target) are a plus

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