AEM Solution Architect - Harrisburg, PA

• Assess current AEM architecture (Sites, Assets, Forms) and identify customization risks and technical debt
• Define future-state architecture, including scalable content, component, and template standards
• Develop and document internal vs. vendor support model and transition roadmap
• Establish governance frameworks, deployment standards, and best practices
• Provide guidance on performance, security, scalability, and platform optimization
• Lead documentation strategy and knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, operations, procurement, and leadership teams
• Advise on vendor scope, responsibilities, and accountability (SOWs, contracts, delivery)

• 8-10+ years in enterprise content management or digital platform architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Expertise in Java, Sling, Dispatcher, and front-end integration
• Experience evaluating complex, highly customized enterprise platforms
• Ability to define support models and produce architectural assessments
• Strong documentation and executive-level communication skills
• Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, or Azure DevOps, * Experience transitioning vendor-managed systems to internal or hybrid models
• Enterprise governance and platform standardization experience
• Public sector or large-scale digital platform experience
• Familiarity with AEM Cloud Service, Cloud Manager, and DevOps practices
• Experience with procurement processes (RFPs/SOWs)
• Adobe or architecture certifications preferred

"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced AEM Solution Architect to evaluate and optimize a large-scale Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service platform supporting a major public-facing digital ecosystem. The role focuses on assessing a highly customized, vendor-managed environment, identifying risks and technical debt, and defining a sustainable architecture, governance, and long-term support model.