Lead Product Architect

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Full time
Role Summary/Purpose of Job

The Lead Product Architect is responsible for leading the architecture direction, design, and implementation for a specific product or sets of products. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of leading architecture coherence across multiple delivery workstreams, gathering requirements, analysing existing and potential options, and designing and implementing integrated solutions that deliver business value. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and coach others. This role requires building excellent working relationships with stakeholders and providing technical leadership across Information Technology and other business areas.
The Lead Product Architect role is matrix managed and supports global teams. Therefore, some flexibility regarding travel, working style, and working hours is expected.
Overview of the Function

The legal sector is transforming rapidly and Freshfields needs to transform its technology capability to retain its position as a market leader and to leverage new opportunities. The Architecture practice plays a pivotal role driving the change agenda; working proactively with key stakeholders to deeply understand Client and Firm needs in order to identify, design and deliver responsive, reliable and fit-for-purpose technology solutions. We ensure our clients and colleagues, globally, have the right technology capabilities to achieve or exceed their objectives, deliver the Firm's growth, and reduce risk.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Guides product / platform strategy decisions and influences the prioritisation of investmentThinks creatively to develop roadmaps; aligned to the overall product / platform strategyInfluences the strategic direction of firmwide technology investmentsPragmatically creates architecture artefacts that support the delivery of the product / platform roadmapCollaborates with colleagues to resolve complex technical challenges through high-performing, reliable solutions, that deliver tangible business outcomesUses their expertise to assure end-to-end technical integrity and quality of solutions and product releasesEmpowers delivery teams, subject matter experts, and other architects through technical leadershipDevelops and nurtures other architects through coaching and mentoringCommunicates architectures and designs in relatable waysProactively communicates with and influences senior stakeholdersCollaborates with the Architecture Community of Practice to ensure technology changes align with firmwide architecture standardsSeeks opportunities for continuous improvement in both the practice of architecture and elsewhere in the business, and drives the delivery of these initiatives
Key Requirements

Essential
The ability to confidently lead, communicate and influence at all levelsAn avid interest and extensive experience in a wide range of technologiesSenior technical leadership roles on transformational projects / programmesWide exposure to suppliers of IT products and services, with significant experience of RFI, ITT and supplier/product selection, and experience of supplier contract negotiationExceptional communication skillsStrong influencing skills at a senior level with some exposure to board levelSignificant experience of setting the vision and strategy for major technology delivery programmesExtensive successful track record of driving the technical aspects of complex projectsExposure to implementation methods across the full development lifecycle (from requirements though to BAU operation)Financial and commercial experience
Essential - AI and Enabling Platforms
Experience of designing, implementing, and deploying AI and machine learning solutions; ensuring appropriate models, datasets, and integration patterns are utilised, and adequate controls implemented to guarantee compliance with global legislation and client termsProven track record of collaborating with various enterprise cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP, leveraging their specific AI services to drive solution developmentDemonstrated expertise in a spectrum of machine learning techniques, encompassing supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and deep learningPossess a solid foundation in data engineering principles and technologies, covering structured and unstructured data storage, intricacies of data pipelines, and seamless data integrationsProficient in one or more applicable programming languages, such as Python, R, JavaScript, and C++
Location Overview: Manchester

The Freshfields Global Centre provides both business and legal services to the firm. Our services are delivered in a way which supports the global nature of our firm and our clients, enables our fee earners to deliver exceptional service to our clients and to do that in a way which is efficient and effective.

Freshfields Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below:
we show respect to everyonewe are there for one anotherwe are open with each otherwe are positive role models
We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps.

We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.

Our aspiration is to establish one / two further sites in addition to this first site in Manchester giving our lawyers the worldwide 24/7 support they need to deliver excellent client service.

You will be joining us at the start of this initiative and helping to shape this new and exciting way of delivering our global services. Whatever your area of expertise, this is a place where you can be yourself and really flourish.

Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.

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