Cloud Solution Architect

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WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

We are seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to join our WPP Open team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering complex technical solutions that meet our business needs, with a specific focus on bridging the gap between our technical capabilities and client understanding. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, exceptional client-facing skills, and the ability to drive cross-team collaboration.

About WPP Open

WPP’s investment in AI and tech has enabled us to embed capabilities into the end-to-end marketing operating process. These capabilities have been structured into an ecosystem comprising of Studios that contain applications and modules, Brains that are AI services, and an Operating System. This ecosystem is called Open.

What you'll be doing:

Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborate with the WPP Open team to drive cross-team engagement on critical design elements.


• Partner in discussions and agreements on major technical components such as data architecture, asset management, and operation.


• Work closely with the Operations Lead to assess and manage technical impacts.

Stakeholder Management:

• Support and manage internal forums and stakeholder communications.


• Build consensus among diverse groups of stakeholders.

Architecture Development:

• Create and maintain customer-facing architecture assets.


• Develop comprehensive solution designs that align with client requirements and industry best practices.

Client Engagement:

• Lead technical discussions with clients, including IT meetings and presentations.


• Respond to and complete onboarding questionnaires.


• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, effectively communicating Open's capabilities and addressing architectural questions.

Technical Expertise:

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

What you'll need:

Experience:

• Client-Facing Solution Architecture: Proven experience working directly with clients as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for both technical and non-technical audiences. This includes:
  
  
  
  • Leading architectural discussions and workshops.
  
  
  • Presenting solutions and addressing client concerns.
  
  
  • Building strong relationships with client engineering and IT teams.
  
  
  
  


• Cloud Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing solutions on major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure). Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies is highly desirable.


• Technical Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create high-quality, client-ready documentation, including architectural diagrams, proposals, and technical presentations.


• Collaborative Approach: A strong team player who can effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, engineering, and product teams, to deliver comprehensive solutions.


• Desirable Experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience in the marketing technology (MarTech) industry is a plus.
  
  
  • Consultancy background with a proven track record in delivering successful client engagements.
  
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Specialism in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Experience in IT solution design and implementation of SaaS / packaged solutions.


• Proven track record of successful client-facing roles.


• Background in solutions design across various technology stacks.


• Certifications in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or relevant technologies are highly desirable.


• Experience with agile methodologies.


• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language for non-technical audiences.


• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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