Lead Functional Architect

dentsu•New York, IN

1d•$119,000 - $158,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Dentsu’s Merkle is seeking a Lead Functional Architect with deep Adobe Workfront expertise to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise work management solutions for global clients. The role combines consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership, helping organizations translate complex business and operational processes into scalable Workfront solutions. It is an architecture role rather than an administrator or pure technical development position. The architect leads discovery, designs enterprise-scale Workfront ecosystems, advises senior stakeholders, and guides implementation teams from strategy through execution. The position requires understanding how Workfront Core, Planning, and Fusion can support enterprise operating models and translating business requirements into practical, scalable solutions. The role provides the opportunity to influence client strategy, shape large-scale Workfront implementations, and advise organizations transforming how work is planned, managed, and delivered. It is listed as full-time and permanent. The work arrangement is hybrid for employees within commuting distance of designated offices, with remote designation possible for those who do not live near an office, depending on role and business needs. The stated annual base salary range is $119,000–$158,750.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with Adobe Workfront or enterprise work management platforms.
Proven expertise with Adobe Workfront Core.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Workfront solutions.
Strong understanding of Workfront governance models, intake processes, workflows, reporting, resource management, and project operations.
Experience leading discovery sessions and translating business requirements into solution designs.
Ability to facilitate workshops and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience presenting complex solution architectures to leadership and client teams.
Strong consulting skills, including the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment.
Experience developing architecture documentation, process flows, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise with Adobe Workfront Planning.
Experience designing automation strategies using Adobe Workfront Fusion.
Adobe Workfront certifications.
Experience with enterprise governance and operating model transformations.
Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and connected enterprise ecosystems.
Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Background in marketing operations, project management offices (PMO), business operations, or work management transformation.
Experience mentoring consultants, architects, or delivery teams.
Previous experience in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Lead discovery workshops with business and technical stakeholders to understand operational challenges, requirements, and goals.
Design end-to-end Adobe Workfront solutions aligned with people, processes, governance, and technology.
Architect enterprise work management frameworks using Workfront Core, Workfront Planning, and Workfront Fusion.
Create scalable operating models, governance structures, intake processes, approval workflows, reporting frameworks, and portfolio management solutions.
Translate complex business requirements into functional designs and implementation roadmaps.
Present solution recommendations and architectural approaches to client leadership and executive stakeholders.
Evaluate platform capabilities, constraints, dependencies, risks, and implementation considerations.
Partner with implementation teams to maintain architectural integrity throughout delivery.
Guide automation strategy, integration opportunities, and use of Workfront Fusion capabilities.
Define best practices for workspace configuration, custom forms, request queues, workflow design, reporting, resource management, and governance.
Participate in client-facing workshops, design reviews, demonstrations, and solution presentations.
Mentor consultants and implementation resources on Workfront architecture best practices.
Contribute to solution accelerators, delivery methodologies, and capability development initiatives.