Kuehne+Nagel
Director Solutions Design, Cloud Operations
Kuehne+Nagel, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Director Solutions Design, Cloud Operations
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 Artificial 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 leader at the forefront of technology—building platforms that enable smarter decisions, faster insights, and operational excellence.
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 approximately 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, Artificial 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
Comprehensive 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.
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 committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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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 approximately 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, Artificial 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
Comprehensive 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.
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 committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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