Über uns

The appliedAI Initiative elevates Europe’s industry to become shapers in the age of AI, creating a future that we desire to live in. Through our ecosystem of strong partners, comprehensive programs, services and solutions we advance companies holistically on their AI journey. With our uniquely diverse, interdisciplinary, and driven team, we build on deep technical expertise while specializing on applicability of the solutions. We share a mindset of collaboration and openness with our ecosystem of leading companies and tech players. Our common goal is to strengthen the European landscape, jointly creating unique knowledge for applying trustworthy AI.

Deine Aufgaben

We are looking for a Technical AI Strategist eager to actively shape appliedAI's role as a leading ally in assisting our client companies to leverage AI for business transformation. You will be a close sparring partner to these organizations, helping to initiate and/or scale their AI ambitions. This includes guiding them in defining and setting up their AI strategies, developing their AI use case portfolio and creating an organizational setup to bring it into action. As a Technical AI Strategist you will work closely with our AI Strategists, AI Project Managers as well as intersections with adjacent teams, such as AI Engineering, to realize value for our customers. In addition to the work with individual partners, you contribute to developing, tech-enabling and managing a set of unique assets in the Strategy & Transformation space to help our ecosystem advance in the age of AI.Your tasks will include:

• Focusing on strategically working together with our partners and customers across industries - from DAX to larger “Mittelstand” companies - to enhance their business and operational outcomes
• Guiding the organization through AI maturity assessments, developing AI strategies, and establishing effective AI operating models, enhancing overall agility, technological capability and enabling innovation
• Compiling AI use case portfolios, scoping high-value AI solutions and accompanying the technical implementation in a coordinating role
• Co-owning topics within the Strategy & Transformation team, being recognized as thought leader with a technical perspective on strategic topics (e.g., AI Agents), and further developing top-notch assets that allow for the scaling of our offering
• Staying up to date and in touch with relevant strategic AI questions and AI state-of-the-art research to understand opportunities and requirements

Dein Profil

• An outstanding academic record in a tech-related subject is preferred but not required  (e.g., Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or similar)
• You combine the best of strategic project management with strong technical passion and technical expertise in AI and have the ability to understand and convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, while focusing on the business impact of AI in their organizations
• Previous experience in applying AI within companies, e.g. within a technology consultancy, or as part of a technical project/product team or AI Engineer/Data Scientist within an enterprise or comparable
• Experience in (agile) IT-Governance, Enterprise Architecture Management, or AI (Solution) Architecture is a big plus
• Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and combine them with strong presence and communication skills
• Experience in conducting workshops and developing ideas, concepts, and solution guidelines
• Fluency in English and German is required

This role is open to both Technical AI Strategists and Senior Technical AI Strategists. While both levels will significantly contribute to our strategic initiatives and organizational goals, senior candidates are expected to bring in 4+ years of experience in leading complex AI or consulting projects, and deep knowledge of AI technology.

Deine Vorteile

A highly qualified and motivated team of ~80 people on a journey to change the rapidly evolving European AI Landscape.

• Flexibility to choose / switch between our amazing office space in the House of Communication in Munich, IPAI in Heilbronn and work from home.
• Opportunity to shape a variety of projects and the development of new, original content based on the latest developments in AI and its adoption in businesses
• An atmosphere that encourages to think and experiment in new ways with software, hardware, and processes
• Hottest topics of the next decade and freedom and trust to initiate own activities
• A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners, and tech companies
• Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond)
• JobRad leasing option
• You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world.

Kontakt

Lucas Fernandes - Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistappliedAI Initiative GmbH, August-Everding-Str. 25, 81671 München