• Director Solutions Design, Cloud Operations

    Kuehne+Nagel (Dallas, TX)


    It's More Than a Job

     

    Step into a leadership role where you’ll shape the future of enterprise AI. As the Director of AI Platform Solutions Architecture, you’ll design and deliver cutting-edge Artifical Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) platforms that power innovation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This is your opportunity to join Kuehne+Nagel and be a in leader at the forefront of technology—building platforms that enable smarter decisions, faster insights, and operational excellence.

     

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    In this role, you will analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), develop client-tailored solutions for data center logistics, and present for approval to business unit executives and clients. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace. You will travel domestically 25% of the time, and occasionally internationally, to perform customer site surveys to develop value propositions and solutions.

     

    How you create impact

     

    Partner with product, data, and IT leaders to identify and prioritize AI use cases that deliver value

     

    Architect end-to-end Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML) solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

     

    Design scalable data pipelines, model training environments, and inference infrastructure optimized for performance and cost

     

    Oversee the implementation of AI infrastructure, including Graphics Processing Units (GPU) clusters, containerized workloads, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.

     

    Collaborate with IT Operations to ensure system resilience, observability, and reliability across environments.

     

    Build, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams of cloud engineers, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) specialists, and AI architects.

     

    Partner with external vendors, cloud providers, and technology partners to expand AI platform capabilities.

     

    Analyze customer RFPs, RFQs (Request for Quote), and RFIs (Request for Information) to identify solution requirements and requirements for solutions development

     

    Accurately design inputs for the overall solution model

     

    Clarify and resolve complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components, determine root causes, and redesign internal and external business processes

    What we would like you to bring

    + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (PhD preferred).

    + 10-15 years of experience in cloud architecture, Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) engineering, or enterprise IT leadership.

    + 4+ years of related experience working in a 3PL (Third-party Logistics) distribution environment

    + Comprhensive understanding of cloud platforms and data center logistics

    + Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in AI and data systems.

    + Ability to travel an average of 75% of the time as needed, both domestically and internationally

     

    What's in it for you

     

    There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Remote

     

    Who we are

     

    Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

     

    As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

     

    Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.