Team Lead GenAI Platform (m/f/d) in Frankfurt am Main

We are expanding our team and are seeking a Team Lead GenAI Platform for our headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. In this role you will own the KION GenAI Platform and its related applications and API services while leading a dedicated team.

A company with a bright future: As a listed M-Dax company, we already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy.

Individual benefits

• Modern IT equipment (also for the home office) & mobile devices
• Employee Assistance Program - holistic support program for individual crisis situations
• "Deutschlandticket" or parking space
• option to lease a company bike
• exclusive benefits/discounts for employees

Our basics

• flexible working hours
• part-time models
• option for flexible mobile working from home
• attractive remuneration package
• company pension scheme
• canteen

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the KION GenAI Platform and its strategic roadmap, including budget planning.
• Ensure a scalable, secure and cost‑efficient service operation using cloud‑native services.
• Lead delivery of GenAI use cases from requirements gathering and service provisioning to implementation support and operation.
• Ensure reliable platform operations, monitor performance and maintain Service Level Agreement compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of development, deployment and monitoring processes (DevOps / LLMOps / AgentOps).
• Ensure secure operation of GenAI services (access control, logging, monitoring and incident management).
• Implement and support global KION AI use cases in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and support the professional development of the global team of AI Engineers and platform experts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering
• Proven experience (7+ years) in AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI-related architecture/technology projects, preferably within a large enterprise environment
• Profound understanding of current AI technologies (ML models, LLMs, vector databases, RAG methods, modern frameworks)
• Experience in IT governance, product management, or AI-related application ownership
• Strong understanding of AI/GenAI lifecycle, enterprise software processes, and governance best practices
• Knowledge about AI project management, delivery, or technological evaluation as well as agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience in creating solutions in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Structured, independent, and analytical way of working, as well as a high willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams
• Very good knowledge of English, German is a plus.

Your contact person is Anne-Christin Fritzsche.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company.

With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.

KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready.

Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.

Join our team – Push it forward.

#J-18808-Ljbffr