AEP Architect

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a&nbsp;<strong>Principal-Level Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Architect</strong>&nbsp;to lead the holistic design and governance of AEP deployments across large-scale enterprise transformations. This is a&nbsp;<strong>data architecture-focused role</strong>&nbsp;— not campaign activation — centred on building the scalable, governed foundation that makes real-time customer intelligence possible.</p> <p>You will serve as the&nbsp;<strong>technical lead</strong>&nbsp;on complex engagements, defining how data is structured, unified, and governed within AEP, and ensuring downstream activation tools can trust and leverage what you build.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <p><strong>Data Architecture &amp; Schema Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define and own the&nbsp;<strong>XDM schema strategy</strong>&nbsp;aligned to enterprise data architecture principles</li> <li>Design scalable, future-proof data models within AEP</li> <li>Configure and optimise&nbsp;<strong>Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Identity &amp; Profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and govern&nbsp;<strong>identity namespace strategies</strong>&nbsp;and identity graph configuration</li> <li>Lead profile stitching, unification, and profile enablement at enterprise scale</li> <li>Troubleshoot profile inconsistencies and identity resolution issues</li> </ul> <p><strong>Data Ingestion &amp; Governance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define and manage datasets, batch and streaming data ingestion, and profile-enabled schemas</li> <li>Establish and enforce&nbsp;<strong>data governance frameworks</strong>&nbsp;within AEP</li> <li>Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure accurate data transformation and mapping</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the&nbsp;<strong>senior technical lead</strong>&nbsp;on large-scale enterprise AEP transformations</li> <li>Integrate AEP with downstream activation tools and broader enterprise ecosystems</li> <li>Operate independently and with authority in complex, multi-stakeholder environments</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p> <p><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven, hands-on experience with&nbsp;<strong>Adobe Experience Platform (AEP)</strong>&nbsp;at principal or senior architect level</li> <li>Deep expertise across:</li> <li><strong>RTCDP</strong>&nbsp;configuration and optimisation</li> <li><strong>XDM schema design</strong>&nbsp;and data modelling</li> <li><strong>Identity graph</strong>&nbsp;configuration and namespace design</li> <li><strong>Profile building</strong>, enablement, and unification</li> <li>Strong understanding of customer data architecture principles</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale data transformations independently</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Background as a&nbsp;<strong>Data Engineer or Data Architect</strong>&nbsp;prior to AEP specialisation</li> <li>Experience integrating multiple enterprise data sources into AEP</li> <li>Familiarity with the broader&nbsp;<strong>Adobe ecosystem</strong>&nbsp;— AJO, Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). 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