Job Specifications
JOB TITLE: Content Operations Manager
INDUSTRY: Financial Services
LOCATION: Newark, DE, Newton, VA, Indianapolis, IN or Sterling, VA
POSITION TYPE: Contract-to-Hire (NO C2C)
Summary
Theoris is seeking a systems-minded DAM Librarian / Content Operations Manager to lead strategy across digital asset, CMS, and workflow platforms. This role sits at the intersection of content strategy, digital asset management, metadata architecture, and automation.
This individual will own the DAM/CMS ecosystem end-to-end, driving platform governance, scalable workflows, and intelligent automation across the content lifecycle. The role partners closely with engineering, product, design, and content teams to ensure digital assets are organized, compliant, and efficiently delivered. The ideal candidate is a strategic content operations leader with deep DAM and metadata expertise who has owned platform strategy, governance, and automation initiatives, and can provide direction across engineering, product, and content teams.
Responsibilities
Platform Strategy & Governance
Define and execute the strategy for DAM, CMS, and workflow tool integration.
Establish governance models, permissions, and lifecycle standards across platforms.
Develop scalable workflows for asset usage, reuse, and automation.
Design and maintain metadata strategies and taxonomies for fast, accurate asset discovery.
Ensure assets meet quality, compliance, and regulatory standards.
Content Operations & Automation
Coordinate asset management across DAM, CMS, and workflow systems.
Implement automation for tagging, routing, version control, and quality checks.
Partner with engineering to deploy AI-driven workflow and metadata solutions.
Build reusable templates and scalable content processes.
Leadership & Strategic Direction
Own and evolve the DAM/CMS strategy across the organization.
Provide direction on platform governance, workflow design, and automation priorities.
Guide cross-functional teams on best practices for content operations.
Act as the primary subject-matter expert for DAM and content platform strategy.
Education & Continuous Improvement
Train teams on DAM best practices, workflows, and governance standards.
Create documentation, training materials, and support resources.
Continuously improve system efficiency using analytics and user feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operate as the content operations lead within agile teams.
Participate in backlog grooming, stand-ups, and planning sessions.
Partner with engineering, design, and content teams to ensure proper asset implementation.
Present strategies and recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
Required
4–6+ years in DAM, CMS, or content operations roles.
Demonstrated experience owning or leading DAM/CMS strategy.
Deep expertise in metadata, taxonomy design, and asset lifecycle management.
Experience improving workflows and implementing automation.
Hands-on experience with enterprise CMS/DAM platforms.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and content teams.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Adobe Workfront
Adobe Target
Salesforce or similar CRM/CMS platforms
Experience in agile or product-team environments
Background in regulated or complex industries
Exposure to AI-driven automation or analytics
About Theoris
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.
About the Company
A nimble and collaborative strategic data management partner, solving complex enterprise data analytics and integration challenges, Indianapolis-based Theoris - expertly serves clients in life science, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and other demanding industries with strategic consulting, managed data solutions, app development and integration, cloud initiatives, and skilled IT and engineering talent acquisition - for over 40 years and counting. From project-based consulting services to full lifecycle suppor...
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