Senior Manager, Mobile Architect- At Publicis Sapient, we help organizations unlock value through digital business transformation-building products and platforms that matter to our clients and their customers.
- As a Senior Manager of Mobile Engineering, you will lead the architecture, delivery, and evolution of enterprise-scale mobile platforms across iOS and Android.
- You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and platform strategy-defining mobile architecture standards, influencing enterprise design decisions, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences at scale.
- This role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex business problems into scalable mobile solutions aligned with long-term client impact.
ResponsibilitiesYour Impact- Lead and govern a scalable, multi-module mobile platform architecture (iOS and Android) enabling multiple cross-functional teams to deliver independently and in parallel
- Define and drive architectural patterns for intelligent mobile clients, including local orchestration engines, autonomous task execution, and seamless cloud interaction
- Direct the execution of high-precision, battery-optimized location-aware systems, including background tracking and geofencing capabilities
- Architect platform-native, on-demand delivery strategies integrated with OTA configuration to optimize binary size, improve release velocity, and decouple personalization from app store cycles
- Partner with enterprise architects to design secure, high-throughput integration layers (e.g., REST, GraphQL) across payment systems, loyalty platforms, and distributed backend services
- Establish and govern release management practices, including release trains, feature toggle lifecycle, kill-switch protocols, branching strategies, and environment promotion gates
- Embed security, dependency auditing, and secrets management into CI/CD pipelines while overseeing app store governance (phased releases, expedited reviews, version deprecation)
- Collaborate with leadership across Mobile Engineering, AI/Data Science, Product, UX/UI, and Security to translate business roadmaps into technical execution strategies
- Design and implement a token-driven UI architecture that integrates design primitives into platform-native code, enabling consistency and faster delivery across teams
- Partner with platform and data teams to ensure adoption of APM, error reporting, and analytics standards while enforcing performance and quality gates
- Champion the integration of on-device ML models and local inference capabilities to deliver low-latency, privacy-first user experiences
- Build and develop high-performing engineering teams through mentorship, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
QualificationsYour Skills & Experience- Extensive experience building and scaling enterprise mobile applications across iOS and/or Android
- Proven experience defining and implementing large-scale mobile architectures (modular, multi-team, platform-driven)
- Deep understanding of mobile system design, performance optimization, and background processing capabilities
- Experience designing and integrating mobile platforms with enterprise backend systems and APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.)
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, release governance, and application lifecycle management
- Experience implementing security best practices in mobile platforms, including dependency management and secrets handling
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and align engineering outcomes with business goals
- Experience working in Agile environments with distributed teams and complex delivery landscapes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Set Yourself Apart- Experience leading mobile platform transformations for large enterprises or digital transformation programs
- Deep expertise in design systems, token-based UI architecture, and enabling design-engineering integration at scale
- Experience with mobile observability, analytics governance, and performance optimization frameworks
- Familiarity with on-device ML, edge computing, or AI-assisted application experiences
- Track record of building and mentoring engineering teams and scaling engineering capabilities
- Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Publicis Sapient values such as Learning Mindset, Inclusive Collaboration, and Partnering for Client Impact-particularly driving long-term stakeholder outcomes and cross-team alignment at scale
- Ability to anticipate future technology trends and translate innovation into practical business solutions
Additional Information- An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
- Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexibility to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
- Generous paid leave and holidays.
- Wellness program and employee assistance.
Pay Range: $150,000 - $250,000
