Role description
Role-Business Analyst / Business Architect with AEM
Mode-3 Days from Bracknell
Type-FTE/Perm
Job Summary
We are seeking a versatile and experienced professional to fill the combined role of Business Analyst Project Manager and Scrum Master for our Adobe Experience Manager AEM initiatives This individual will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions driving the successful delivery of AEM projects and fostering agile practices within our development teams The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the AEM ecosystem and contentdriven websites exceptional communication and leadership skills and a proven track record in digital project delivery A deep understanding of frontend development UX design principles including tools like Figma responsive design SEO best practices and familiarity with marketing technology applications are crucial for success in this role
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis Strategy
Elicit analyze document and validate comprehensive business and functional requirements for AEM implementations upgrades and enhancements
Translate complex business objectives into clear concise and actionable technical specifications user stories and acceptance criteria for AEM development teams
Conduct workshops interviews and various elicitation techniques with diverse stakeholders to capture detailed requirements and understand user needs for contentdriven web experiences
Perform thorough gap analysis between currentstate processes and desired AEM functionalities identifying strategic opportunities for improvement within the AEM ecosystem always considering the impact on frontend UX and marketing objectives
Collaborate closely with UXUI designers to ensure business requirements are accurately reflected in design user experience and AEM component functionality for contentdriven sites with a strong understanding of designs from tools like Figma
Project Management Delivery
Lead the planning execution monitoring and successful closure of AEM projects from inception to deployment
Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules budgets resource allocation and risk management strategies for AEM initiatives
Proactively identify track and mitigate project risks and issues implementing effective resolution strategies to ensure project success and minimize impact
Manage communication and expectations with all project stakeholders including business sponsors technical teams vendors and external partners
Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies quality standards and organizational governance frameworks
Serve as a dedicated servantleader for one or more AEM development teams facilitating all Scrum ceremonies eg daily standups sprint planning sprint reviews retrospectives
Coach and mentor the development team and Product Owner on Agile principles values and practices promoting continuous improvement selforganization and accountability
Actively identify and remove impediments or obstacles that hinder team progress escalating appropriately when necessary to ensure smooth workflow
Protect the development team from external distractions and interferences enabling them to focus exclusively on achieving sprint goals for AEM and contentdriven projects
Promote effective collaboration and transparent communication within the team and with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
Help the team achieve and maintain a high level of performance quality and predictability through consistent process refinement and feedback loops
Required Skills and Experience
Solid experience typically 5 years functioning in a Business Analyst Project Manager or Scrum Master capacity with significant exposure to digital projects
Demonstrated experience at least 2-3 years specifically within Adobe Experience Manager AEM projects coupled with a strong understanding of the AEM ecosystem and contentdriven websites including its capabilities components templates and content management features
Must have a very good understanding of frontend development UX designs Figma or equivalent and Content Management Systems CMS capabilities
Strong understanding of responsive design principles and their implementation
Familiarity with SEO best practices and their application to website development and content
Familiarity with marketing technology applications and how they integrate with AEM
Proficiency in various requirements gathering techniques documentation and the creation of user stories use cases and process flows
Proven expertise in managing complex projects utilizing Agile methodologies Scrum Kanban and familiarity with Waterfall approaches where appropriate
Handson experience with project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps Confluence or Workfront
Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical con