AEM Assets Technical Manager

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

 

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The AEM Assets Technical Manager will serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of accountability for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Assets within our digital ecosystem. This role ensures the platform is optimized for performance, scalability, and usability, while aligning with business objectives and governance standards. The Technical Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage integrations, troubleshoot issues, and drive enhancements that support content operations and digital experience delivery.

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S. 

This is a work from home position within the U.S. 

The Main Responsibilities

Platform Ownership

• Act as the technical authority for AEM Assets, including configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance with enterprise standards.

Integration & Development

• Oversee integrations between AEM Assets and other systems (e.g., CMS, DAM, PIM, marketing automation).
• Partner with developers and vendors to implement new features and resolve technical issues.

Governance & Best Practices

• Define and enforce asset management standards, metadata schemas, and taxonomy.
• Establish workflows for asset ingestion, approval, and publishing.

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor system performance and storage utilization; recommend improvements.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure content integrity and adherence to governance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, creative, and IT teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.
• Provide training and documentation for internal teams.

 

Vendor & License Management

• Coordinate with Adobe and third-party vendors for support, upgrades, and licensing.

 

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AEM or DAM platform management.
• Strong experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Assets and related modules.
• Familiarity with AEM architecture, APIs, Workfront and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of digital asset management principles, metadata, and taxonomy.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud-based AEM (Adobe Managed Services or AEM as a Cloud Service).
• Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend frameworks.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY 
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.   Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits

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Requisition #: 340960

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, p