Manager - Adobe Developer

What will your day look like?

As a Manager - Adobe Developer, you will be a key leader, guiding and inspiring a team of talented developers. You will own the technical architecture and delivery strategy for projects, proactively engaging with clients to define requirements, translating them into comprehensive technical specifications, and overseeing the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of robust Adobe marketing solutions.

Furthermore, your tasks include:

• Leading the implementation of new features, bug fixes, and complex configurations across diverse Adobe environments.
• Collaborating strategically with Architects and Technical Project Managers to define and approve technical specifications, ensure accurate estimates, and orchestrate strategic deployment plans.
• Personally tackling the most complex technical investigations and troubleshooting issues, while empowering your team to resolve their own challenges.
• Providing comprehensive mentorship, coaching, and performance management to your team (Associate and other Developers), fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
• Ensuring the successful integration, testing, and deployment of client applications and platforms, applying rigorous quality assurance methods.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, especially within the Adobe ecosystem, to continually enhance our offerings and provide innovative solutions.
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and resource allocation for your team's projects.

You will lead within an exciting and challenging professional environment, collaborating strategically with Architects, Application Consultants, Technical Project Managers, and other Developers (including Associate, Senior, and Lead levels), while managing and developing your own team. You will also foster cross‑functional partnerships with Data Specialists and Designers outside of your department. Our common feature is that we are competent, respectful teammates who you will inspire and empower to go the extra mile to help one another.

• 8+ years of progressive Adobe development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship capacity, ideally within an agency or consulting environment, with a strong focus on digital marketing solutions.
• Deep architectural and hands‑on expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms, such as Adobe Campaign (ACC), Adobe Journey Optimiser (AJO), Adobe (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or Adobe Audience Manager (AAM), and their strategic application.
• Relevant Adobe certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Developer, Adobe Certified Master – Architect, or Adobe Experience Platform Developer Professional.
• Proven experience with code versioning systems, automated integration testing, security testing, and secure coding practices, and driving these best practices within your team.
• Deep understanding of data models, optimisation techniques, and GDPR principles, and their practical application in optimizing marketing strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (in English), with the ability to articulate strategic vision and technical roadmaps to diverse audiences, and influence client decisions.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and drive continuous improvement within a technical team.

$100,000 — $140,000 CAD

WPP (VML MAP) 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.