VP, Digital Publishing

At CFA Institute, we are transforming how investment professionals around the world engage with our digital content and we’re looking for a VP, Digital Publishing to lead that evolution. In this role, you’ll own the platforms, infrastructure, and operations that power our global digital experiences across web, mobile, social, and e-commerce. You’ll connect big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, modernizing our digital publishing ecosystem to deliver high-performing, personalized content experiences that drive engagement, brand growth, and business value.

This role reports to the Head, Content Technology and partners closely with leaders across Technology & AI, Marketing, Product, and Education to elevate how we create, manage, and deliver content at scale.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Digital Ecosystem Leadership

• Develop and execute the digital publishing technology roadmap in alignment with CFA Institute’s content and digital strategy.

• Define the future-state architecture and key technology priorities for our publishing ecosystem, ensuring scalability, performance, and speed to market.

• Translate organizational goals into actionable, measurable technology initiatives that support global reach, accessibility, and content personalization.

Technology Management & Platform Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations of all digital publishing platforms, including Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), CFA Institute websites, mobile applications, and e-commerce channels.

• Oversee end-to-end content delivery workflows from authoring and approval through publication and performance tracking.

• Drive modernization of legacy publishing environments, enabling automation, content reuse, and integration across systems and channels.

• Partner with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams to ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security.

Digital Operations & Performance Optimization

• Establish and monitor performance, availability, and uptime metrics for publishing systems, driving continuous optimization.

• Leverage analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, dashboards) to understand engagement, conversion, and content effectiveness.

• Collaborate with Product and Marketing to enhance user experience, page performance, and site conversion paths.

• Implement a continuous improvement model to streamline workflows, reduce time to market, and remove operational friction.

Content & Ecosystem Integration

• Ensure all digital content is optimized for diverse platforms and audiences (desktop, mobile, apps, social).

• Align publishing operations with the broader content ecosystem, including learning platforms, AI-enabled personalization, and data analytics systems.

• Partner with editorial, design, and creative teams to enable efficient, user-centric content delivery through modern tooling and automation.

Trend Analysis & Innovation

• Monitor emerging trends in content technology, consumer behavior, and digital publishing innovation (e.g., AI/ML, AR/VR, voice experiences).

• Evaluate, pilot, and scale new tools that enhance content creation, automation, and personalization.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner on how technology can advance CFA Institute’s publishing capabilities and digital experience.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in digital publishing, web technology, EdTech, or a closely related domain, including leadership roles overseeing platforms and delivery teams.

• Deep technical proficiency with CMS platforms (such as Adobe Experience Manager, Drupal), cloud-based delivery environments, and integration frameworks.

• Strong expertise in digital content delivery workflows and web performance optimization.

• Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and data visualization or reporting platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to align digital technology strategy with business and content objectives.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and projects to deliver on time and on budget.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational, EdTech, or professional learning environments.

• Familiarity with learning-r