AI Architect: Lead Scalable AI Platforms & Strategy

Essity; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking an AI Architect to provide technical leadership for its AI initiatives. You will design fit-for-purpose platforms, translate business vision into technical reality, and ensure compliance with AI risk standards.

You will collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers and technology partners to deliver impactful AI solutions. A strong background in AI architecture, data analytics, and Gen-AI, plus excellent communication and project management skills, is

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined experience in Data Analytics/ Data Science/ ML/ Gen-AI.
• Deep knowledge of machine learning models, Generative AI, data analytics, and statistics; expertise in technology strategy and architecture design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong organizational and project management abilities, and the capacity to transform insights into tangible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Essity’s AI Technical Architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, and consistency.
• Translate business vision into technical implementation, assessing feasibility and designing architecture that supports strategic goals.
• Design and guides implementation of end-to-end AI solutions for both everyday use cases and complex, value-adding projects.
• Collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, and AI professionals to identify, prioritize, and pilot AI use cases.
• Align technical implementation with stakeholder requirements, gathering inputs to ensure solutions meet current and future needs.
• Research and recommend the right technologies from open-source and commercial offerings for AI initiatives.
• Conduct audits across data, models, and software engineering, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance with AI risk standards.
• Assess AI services and support model recalibration, including retraining models as needed.

Skills

AI architecture

Data analytics

Machine learning

Generative AI

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Essity is seeking an AI Architect to provide technical leadership for its AI initiatives. You will design fit-for-purpose platforms, translate business vision into technical reality, and ensure compliance with AI risk standards.

You will collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers and technology partners to deliver impactful AI solutions. A strong background in AI architecture, data analytics, and Gen-AI, plus excellent communication and project management skills, is