Lead Solution Architect
VML Enterprise Solutions
Lead Solution Architect
VML Enterprise Solutions
Global agency offering brand, CX, commerce
WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.
We are seeking a highly seasoned and visionary Lead Solution Architect to drive the digital transformation of our enterprise technology landscape. In this role, you will be the definitive technical authority responsible for designing, integrating, and scaling complex ecosystems that span E-commerce platforms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and Content Management Systems (CMS).
You will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, designing modern, cloud-native, and headless/composable solutions. The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience in enterprise architecture and a proven portfolio of successfully leading multi-million-dollar digital commerce transformations.
1. Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design
2. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership
3. Stakeholder Management & Pre-Sales Support
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Professional, or platform-specific architect certifications (e.g., Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect, Sitecore Certified, etc.).
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.
We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.
Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
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 agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Global agency offering brand, CX, commerce
VML Enterprise Solutions is a global creative and technology partner formed by the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R, offering an integrated service across brand experience, customer experience, and commerce powered by data and technology. It combines creative ideas with CX design and e-commerce solutions, using data to plan, execute, and measure multi-channel campaigns. Its differentiator is an end-to-end, globally scalable offering built from two large agencies with complementary strengths, enabling unified brand, CX, and commerce work in one partnership. Its goal is to help clients grow by delivering cohesive, data-informed experiences that boost brand affinity, engagement, and sales.
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