Director, Content Platform & Digital Experience Enablement
IDj-6279
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$100000 - $143000 / yr
Overview
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused leader to own the evolution of our enterprise content platform and digital experience ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of product, design, and engineering—responsible for transforming content into a scalable, high-performing product that drives engagement, personalization, and business impact.
You will lead the vision, architecture, and delivery of a modern content engine, including headless CMS, content-as-a-service, and design-to-development workflows. This role also plays a critical part in preparing the organization for the next generation of AI-driven, conversational, and personalized digital experiences.
Location: New York City- Hybrid
Salary: $100,000 - $143,000
What You’ll Own
Content Platform Strategy & Architecture
- Define and lead the roadmap for a modern, headless CMS and content-as-a-service ecosystem
- Architect scalable content solutions that support multi-channel delivery and personalization
- Establish content models, taxonomy, and metadata frameworks to improve discoverability and reuse
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-assisted content creation and knowledge graph capabilities
Design-to-Development Enablement
- Build and optimize the pipeline from design systems to production-ready components
- Partner with design and engineering to ensure scalable, reusable, and consistent user experiences
- Establish governance for design systems, component libraries, and structured handoffs
Product & Delivery Leadership
- Own and prioritize the platform backlog aligned to business goals and technical dependencies
- Lead agile delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time, high-quality execution
- Balance speed, quality, and scalability through informed trade-off decisions
- Drive alignment across stakeholders including product, marketing, design, and engineering
Content Operations & Governance
- Establish content-as-a-product frameworks, including lifecycle ownership and governance standards
- Define and track KPIs such as speed-to-publish, content reuse, and performance metrics
- Partner with content and marketing teams to operationalize scalable workflows
AI & Future-Forward Innovation
- Integrate AI capabilities into the content lifecycle, including authoring, tagging, and personalization
- Ensure content architecture supports discoverability across search, conversational AI, and emerging interfaces
- Stay ahead of trends in SEO, AEO, and generative experience optimization
What Success Looks Like
- A scalable, future-ready content platform that supports both current and emerging digital channels
- Improved speed, quality, and efficiency in content production and delivery
- Strong cross-functional alignment with clear ownership and accountability
- Measurable improvements in content performance, discoverability, and reuse
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in digital product delivery, content platforms, or CMS architecture
- Deep experience with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., headless CMS, Adobe Experience Manager, Contentful, Storyblok, or similar)
- Strong understanding of structured content, taxonomy, and metadata frameworks
- Experience building or supporting design systems and design-to-development workflows
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional delivery across product, design, and engineering teams
- Familiarity with AI-driven content workflows, personalization, and emerging digital experience trends
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions