Lead Associate - Communications Systems

We are seeking an experienced Lead CMS & WordPress Developer with 8–10+ years of hands-on experience to lead the architecture, development, administration and continuous improvement of enterprise websites and digital content platforms. The role will be the senior technical owner for WordPress and Sanity CMS, covering solution design, configuration, custom development, database management, integrations, security, performance, deployment and operational support. The successful candidate will build scalable digital experiences, develop custom themes and plugins, integrate approved third-party plugins and services, and establish robust engineering and content-governance standards. The role will also work closely with Corporate Communications, Marketing, Enterprise IT and business stakeholders to support SharePoint and enterprise communication channels. Power BI, website analytics, Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement experience will be advantageous. CMS Technical Leadership & Architecture Own the technical architecture, engineering standards, roadmap and lifecycle of enterprise WordPress and Sanity CMS platforms. Translate business, content and communication requirements into secure, scalable, maintainable and user-focused technical solutions. Provide technical leadership, solution reviews, code reviews, implementation guidance and escalation support to developers, administrators and delivery partners. Lead CMS implementations, upgrades, migrations, re-platforming initiatives and continuous improvement programs. WordPress & Sanity CMS Development Design, develop, configure, administer and support enterprise WordPress and Sanity CMS solutions across development, test and production environments. Develop custom WordPress themes, Gutenberg blocks, templates and plugins using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and WordPress APIs. Configure and customize Sanity Studio, content schemas, structured-content models, editorial workflows, validation rules, previews and permissions. Build headless and composable digital experiences using React.js, Next.js, Sanity APIs, GROQ or GraphQL and modern front-end engineering practices. Establish reusable components, coding standards, version control, testing, release and deployment practices that improve quality and delivery speed. Database, Plugins & Integrations Manage and optimise CMS data structures and relational databases, particularly MySQL or MariaDB, including queries, indexing, backup, restore and migration activities. Design, develop, test and maintain custom WordPress plugins aligned with coding, security and maintainability standards. Assess, configure and integrate approved third-party plugins, APIs, authentication services, analytics platforms, marketing tools and enterprise systems. Troubleshoot integration failures, plugin conflicts, data issues and performance bottlenecks, and manage vendor escalation where required. Website Development & Digital Experience Deliver…