Join Us as a Lead Product Architect – Infrastructure, Cloud & Networks Are you an experienced technical leader ready to shape the future of infrastructure, cloud, and networks for a global organization? We’re looking for a Lead Product Architect to guide architectural direction, design, and strategy across high-impact projects, delivering tangible business value. About the Role As a Lead Product Architect, you’ll: Define and guide product/platform strategies aligned with the firm’s vision. Create roadmaps and architecture artifacts to support product/platform development. Design integrated, high-performing solutions that solve complex technical challenges. Drive innovation in infrastructure, cloud, and network security services using cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware, and more. Lead transformational projects, ensuring technical integrity and quality across delivery streams. Coach and mentor fellow architects while fostering collaboration across global teams. Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, influencing firmwide investment priorities. What You’ll Bring Essential Expertise Proven leadership in technical architecture and strategy. Experience with cloud-first architecture, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid solutions. Expertise in network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and security services. A track record of successful delivery in transformational IT projects. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience in vendor selection and contract negotiation. Exceptional communication and influencing skills at senior and board levels. Desirable Qualities Passion for coaching and developing others. Visionary thinking with a pragmatic approach to complex challenges. Commitment to continuous improvement and aligning solutions with business goals. Why Join Us? Work with a global team to lead transformational projects. Shape the strategic direction of firmwide technology investments. Thrive in an inclusive and flexible work environment. Drive innovation in cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, and network solutions. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered based on 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 (e.g. 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.