Project Architect - Marketing in London

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

Role Summary and Impact:

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the solution architecture for some of the world’s largest global brands and retailers and be an integral part of our talented and expanding Data and Technology Solutions team (part of WPP). You’ll develop relationships with key client teams stakeholders (internal), in charge of digital operations, data management and business intelligence. You will be working closely with internal planning and delivery teams to ensure your architecture vision is realised.

Our Solution Delivery team not only focus on delivery but also work with our clients in delivering the best consulting advice to ensure world class solutions that enable our clients to operate more effectively.

What will you do:

• Working on large-scale digital transformation programmes with global clients, designing solutions for all the opportunity and complexity this brings.
• Coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, orchestrate and run design workshops, and translate business strategy and requirements into solution architecture.
• Own the solution architecture, document it, and communicate that architecture to a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and technology teams to create conceptual and logical solution architectures for problem statements, emphasising scalable and integrated designs.
• Ensure your architecture vision is realised by our teams, across all phases of programme delivery.
• Contribute to the initiatives of our Solution Architecture team, including developing common patterns for new technologies and developing PoCs against industry trends.
• Enhance the scale and sophistication of data management and BI solution adoption by clients and markets.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience as a Solution Architect working in a data and technology environment, specialising in Data Management/Data Quality.
• Experience delivering solution transformations, roadmaps and (or) Integration strategies.
• Proven experience in client and delivery focussed roles, able to adapt a solution to meet additional requirements and constraints.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language for non-technical audiences.
• Solid understanding of data concepts such as master data, reference data, data quality, and integrations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to demonstrate proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships across multiple market profiles and business functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to plan and adapt priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to stay updated on industry developments and provide relevant advice or commentary.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Media/marketing experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Miro).

Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.