At DEPT, we combine technology, creativity, and data to help brands stay ahead. In Australia, we are growing our Adobe-led platform capacity, supported by our global delivery network. Joining us means you’ll play a foundational role in scaling how DEPT delivers enterprise platforms in the region – working with iconic clients, global colleagues, and a business committed to doing things differently.
Role Purpose
The Digital Experience Project Lead will be the client-facing owner of our DXP projects in Australia, focusing on ensuring successful execution of Adobe Commerce and AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) programmes. You will be responsible for managing enterprise-scale projects end-to-end, coordinating closely with our global offshore delivery teams, and safeguarding commercial, timeline, and quality outcomes.
You will be the face of delivery for AU clients – building trust, driving clarity, and ensuring a smooth interface between client stakeholders and our global engineering teams. This will be a predominantly remote however there will be travel to client site required.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day project lead for enterprise clients implementing Adobe platforms.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, proactive issue management, and alignment to client goals.
- Project Delivery
- Lead planning, execution, and governance for projects.
- Ensure scope, budget, and timelines are clearly defined and maintained.
- Translate complex technical delivery into clear client updates and decisions.
- Own delivery RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and proactively resolve blockers.
- Global Coordination
- Serve as the primary link between Australian clients and our offshore delivery centres (India, Europe, etc.).
- Manage distributed teams, ensuring offshore resources are fully aligned to scope, priorities, and standards.
- Maintain accountability for effective collaboration across time zones and cultures.
- Commercial & Quality Ownership
- Uphold margin discipline by ensuring delivery matches agreed scope and budgets.
- Monitor effort vs. budget, flagging risks early and driving change control where required.
- Safeguard quality, ensuring work meets Adobe standards and DEPT’s delivery reputation.
Required Experience
- Proven track record (5+ years) in digital project or programme management, ideally in a consulting or agency workplace.
- Direct experience delivering Adobe Commerce and/or AEM projects, preferably enterprise-scale.
- Strong background in working with offshore delivery teams – balancing local client expectations with global delivery models.
- Experience in enterprise RFPs, project governance, and reporting at Exec level.
- Solid understanding of agile and waterfall delivery methodologies, SOW management, and change control.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.
- Commercial acumen – ability to track budgets, protect margins, and negotiate with confidence.
- Familiarity with Adobe Campaign, Target, or broader Adobe Experience Cloud stack.
- Exposure to Shopify or other DXP/eCommerce platforms.
- Background in digital consulting, solution design, or pre-sales support.
- PRINCE2, PMP, or Scrum Master certification (not essential, but valued).
This role is based in Australia and may involve remote work with periodic travel to client sites.
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📌 Digital Experience Project Lead - AU
🏢 Dept
📍 Maitland