AI Architect
Essity
AI Architect
Essity
Global hygiene and health products company
AI Architect – Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our IT Strategy and Business Technology team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!
About the role:
Ready to shape the future of AI at Essity? The AI Architect provides overall technical leadership for Essity’s AI initiatives. This role is critical to designing fit-for-purpose platforms, translating business vision into technical reality, and ensuring compliance with agreed risk boundaries. You will collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers and technology partners to deliver impactful AI solutions.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What you will do:
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.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Strong experience in AI architecture or similar roles, with proven ability to design and implement scalable AI solutions (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.
Fluent in English - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language.
What we can offer you:
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.
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Essity is a global hygiene and health company focused on essential consumer and professional hygiene products. Its offerings include brands like TENA for incontinence care and Tork for workplace hygiene, distributed through consumer and business channels worldwide. After separating from its forestry business in 2017, Essity concentrates on hygiene and sustainability, unlike more diversified peers. Its goal is to deliver essential hygiene and health solutions globally while driving steady growth and responsible practices for shareholders.
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