Senior Program Manager with Adobe Commerce Solution Thought Leadership

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager with deep expertise in Adobe Commerce and strong thought leadership capabilities to lead and drive complex, multi-project eCommerce programs for a key enterprise client. This role combines overall program management, technical architecture, and strategic solution delivery to ensure successful implementation of Adobe Commerce solutions, and needs to be onsite at the customer site.

As a leader within Perficient’s Commerce Business Unit, you will orchestrate multiple concurrent projects within the program, provide technical and strategic guidance, and foster collaboration across global teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and business-aligned commerce solutions. You will also mentor technical teams, engage with clients to define vision and requirements, and champion best practices in commerce technology and agile delivery.

Perficient is a global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

• Lead end-to-end program management for an enterprise Adobe Commerce run and operate program including planning, organizing, risk management, scope control, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Provide technical thought  leadership and architectural oversight for the Adobe Commerce/Adobe stack implementation, including custom module development, integrations, and cloud deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, solution architects, and global delivery teams to define scope, design scalable commerce solutions, and drive execution aligned with client vision.
• Own and drive architectural assessments, roadmaps, and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new technologies and solution approaches.
• Facilitate client workshops and elaboration sessions to gather requirements, communicate delivery outcomes, and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Lead cross-functional agile teams, supporting sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous delivery while managing dependencies and resolving technical blockers.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, architects, and project managers to build technical capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Establish and drive common practices, standards, and metrics across teams to ensure quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder communications transparently, providing regular updates on project status, risks, issues, and successes.
• Champion thought leadership by staying current on commerce technology trends, sharing insights, and influencing strategic direction within Perficient and with clients.

• 10+ years of industry experience with strong program and project management expertise in enterprise commerce environments.
• Deep, hands-on experience with Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.x, including customizations, module development, theme integration, and third-party solution integrations (payment gateways, shipping, tax).
• Strong technical background with proficiency in PHP (5 & 7), JavaScript, HTML, XML, RESTful APIs, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-team, global delivery projects with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Demonstrated success in architecting, designing, and implementing complex commerce solutions at scale.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring and developing team members, fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.
• Solid foundation in computer science principles including data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Comfortable with client-facing roles, including presales support, solution presentations, and strategic discussions.
• Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required; Master’s degree and relevant certifications preferred.
• Willingness to be on-site to support program operations and client stakeholder interaction.

Preferred skills:

• Exposure to Progressive Web Applications (PWA) and modern front-end commerce technologies.
• Experience with the full Adobe stack.
• Deep knowledge of commerce business domain in a retail setting.
• Familiarity with global delivery models and offshore team management.
• Proven track record of driving internal initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81,978 to $178,090. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

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