Content Architect

Content Architect

 
Job ID: Job-1103       
Job Title:      Content Architect      
location:       Anywhere in the US     
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Description:    Firm is building capabilities across the Content Supply Chain to offer consulting, IT architecture and design and custom development services to Information and Publishing companies in many industry segments. With the industry going through a digital transformation, the client wants to be seen as a thought leader and a most valuable partner to its Content Clients. 

Thus, the firm wants to hire a Content Architect to be based out of the US. 

Job Responsibilities: 
1. Build and run the content architecture and conversion segment within the Content space. Bring in SME knowledge in the field of information architecture. 
2. Design solutions and PoCs in content architecture, taxonomy and conversion tools. 
3. Play the lead role in solutioning aspects of RFPs/ client requests and in cost and effort estimations; Participate in client meetings and assist in SDLC process 
4. As part of the project team, play SME/ architect role in content projects - develop tools, platforms, libraries taking in Industry best practices and governance models 
5. Contribute to building the Content Strategy and design the Go-to-market approach. 
6. Participate in trade fairs, conferences and seminars to enhance market standing. 

Domain Skills: 
1. Post Graduate in Computer Science with 10+ years of experience of which a min of 6 years should have been in App development/ product implementation. Should have led a team of architects / conversion specialists with proven track record in designing and implementing content / information architecture in a leading publishing house. 
2. Excellent command over XML schemas, DTDs, XSLTs, etc. and familiarity in multiple formats viz. Word, PDF, OCR images, XML, NewsML, HTML, XHTML, EPUB, Docbook and tools like K4, Adobe systems, Quark etc. 
3. Knowledge of the end-to-end Publishing Life cycle, such as editorial workflows, web and print layout & pagination, graphics processing 

4. Experience in working in XML Editors like Arbortext, XML-Spy, XMetal, familiarity with Enterprise CMS and DAM systems and XML Databases especially MarkLogic. 
5. Good grasp of Tools, Products, Technologies, systems and architecture in this space 

Professional Skills: 
1. Achievement oriented and an ability to provide leadership ability to provide leadership and mentoring to a team of content architects and taxonomists. 
2. Articulate and excellent communication and presentation skills. 
3. Good interpersonal skills with ability to quickly and successfully build relationships a 
4. Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills 
5. Proven ability to plan, manage and execute sales campaigns and work to set targets. 

Travel: 
Will require to travel 50% of the time to client locations across the US, meeting management and team members in the US and Occasional offshore visits to India & APAC