Lead Enterprise Architect - AI/ML

Job Description

We are looking for Lead Enterprise Architect - AI/ML to join us. This role will drive the strategic direction, design, and implementation of AI technologies ensuring they align with our business goals and deliver value to our customers. This role will be pivotal in driving innovation and ensuring that Maersk remains at the forefront of supply chain advancements through AI-driven solutions. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for blending cutting-edge AI technology with real-world supply chain challenges to drive transformational growth.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical role, you will leverage your expertise to:

• Define and evolve the architecture for Maersk’s Enterprise AI Platform, including frameworks for agent orchestration, multi-agent coordination, RAG, deployment, monitoring, and life cycle management.
• Architect and enable data flywheels that drive continuous improvement of AI agents through evaluation, feedback, and iteration loops.
• Drive architectural decisions across deployment models (on-prem, cloud, hybrid, containerized) to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.
• Lead design reviews, develop technical documentation, and mentor engineers in principles of architecture and code development.
• Champion observability, monitoring, versioning, and telemetry to ensure trustworthy and auditable AI solutions.
• Advocate for data governance and ethical AI practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with Maersk's values.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business units, and external partners, to integrate AI and data-driven decision-making into our core processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI and data technologies, evaluating their potential impact on Maersk's business.

Who we are looking for…

• Proficiency in AI/ML systems, generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Hands-on development of AI agents, frameworks, and tooling, including setting architectural and coding standards.
• Deep expertise in architecting large-scale distributed systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and security.
• Familiarity with large language models, RAG pipelines, orchestration frameworks (e.g., ReAct, LangChain, AutoGPT-like flows).
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, ITSM) with APIs, data connectors, or custom services.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or Java.
• Solid understanding of security, governance, and compliance for AI in enterprise contexts.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and build trusted partnerships.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly and inspire confidence across technical and business audiences.
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Operations Research, or a related field.

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