Director, Client Advisory & Enterprise Architecture

About the Role As Director, you lead Client Advisory & Enterprise Architecture within Merkle Mitteleuropa, shaping the digital strategy for complex DXP/CMS+ programs and acting as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders. You also build and develop a high-performing team of eight consultants, guiding them toward Principal Consultant levels. Your scope includes defining the digital vision, requirements analysis, and the successful execution of transformation programs, as well as building a strong consulting organization. What You'll Do

• Develop strategies and roadmaps for digital platforms within complex DXP/CMS+ ecosystems of large enterprises.
• Provide technical leadership for multiple Product Owners and define, create, and prioritize business backlogs with a clear focus on value creation.
• Translate business requirements into User Stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications in collaboration with the team.
• Moderate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions to capture, analyze, and refine requirements.
• Advise C-level stakeholders on digital strategies, platform decisions, and process optimization.
• Work closely with Product Owners, enterprise- and solution-architects, UX/design, and content teams to ensure aligned and successful implementation.
• Represent as Business Lead and subject-matter expert for DXP and CMS+ in client presentations, pitches, and strategic client projects.
• Operationally lead a team of eight consultants including resource planning, performance management, employee development, and wellbeing.
• Continuously develop the team's professional capabilities and expand industry knowledge and DXP expertise to foster future Principal Consultants.
• Monitor current developments in Digital Experience and DXP and bring relevant market and technology trends into client projects. What We're Looking For
• Deep expertise in DXP/CMS+ with strong consulting and product-ownership skills, enabling you to steer complex digital transformations and develop teams.
• 8+ years of experience as Product Owner and/or Consultant leading large-scale DXP transformation programs.
• Consulting or delivery experience with CMS, DAM, and at least one of: eCommerce, PIM, MDM, CRM, process/data integration, or automation.
• Extensive experience leading large DXP/CMS+ programs on platforms such as Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, Magnolia, or Acquia.
• Strong knowledge in Requirements Engineering, including process modeling and the creation of functional specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and advising C-level stakeholders and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Experience collaborating with business and technical teams to ensure shared understanding and successful collaboration.
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops, discovery formats, and co-creation sessions.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and coaching/mentoring consultants.
• Proven experience in leading and developing consultants and identifying growth potential across industries and competencies.
• Deep understanding of modern Digital Experience Platforms, Content Management, UX/Design, and digital ecosystems.
• Strategic, structured, value-oriented working style with excellent communication skills. Compensation & Benefits
• What we offer: Global presence with local expertise, collaboration across six global brands, and the opportunity to work with talents across 145 countries.
• Perks: 2 volunteering days and 3 wellness days to support social impact and wellbeing.