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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of AI - **Company:** CARIAD SE - **Location:** Ingolstadt, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Automotive Software - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de46d52f33fdf20de09605fea8b61fc730 ## About the Role * University degree in computer science, information technology, technical economics, electrical engineering or in a related fiel * At least 5 years experience in a tech company or management consulting or OEM in leading teams * Deep understanding in process AI and AI-based automation * Experienced in forming AI Strategies, leading AI teams, development of business plans and governance of technology domains * Agile mindset with strong leadership and motivational skills * Proven track record in driving transformation & strategy projects with cost and efficiency focus is essential * Strong project management skills (demonstrated experience in managing high priority complex projects with several C-level stakeholders in short time) * Strong and empathetic communication and self-organization skills, solution-oriented mindset and executive stakeholder management skills * Ability to work in a dynamic environment, high-level of professionalism, proactiveness, resilience and service orientation * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience in working with alignment and governance bodies within Volkswagen * Knowledge and deep understanding of PMT is a plus ## Description We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche - supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone. Join us and be part of this exciting journey! YOUR TEAM Within the department of "PMT - Processes, Methods and Tools (TZ)" we thrive to enable our Tech Centers and Delivery Units to deliver complex technologies in time, in budget and in quality. As a central enabler for the product development, we ensure resource management and continuous process improvement. Furthermore, we provide compliant processes, methods as well as consistent toolchains. We empower every employee to create value for our customers. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead and develop the AI Department within TZ * Steering CARIAD's portfolio of (Gen)AI-based R&D efficiency measures and process optimizations * Leading the TZ development activities for delivering state-of-the-art (gen)AI for PMT and Process Optimization * Governing the (Process) AI development across CARIAD R&D and within the Volkswagen Group * Representing CARIAD within the Volkswagen Group Process AI consolidation (KAK PMT, KI@TE etc) * Drive the tech strategy for Process AI for CARIAD in close alignment with the tech centers and CARIAD's enterprise IT * Process owner of the AI development process @CARIAD * Steering the efforts of building up a central governance for the EU AI Act in CARIAD * Innovating AI-application fields and novel approaches for using AI in making CARIAD and Volkswagen R&D faster and more efficient, Within the department of "PMT - Processes, Methods and Tools (TZ)" we thrive to enable our Tech Centers and Delivery Units to deliver complex technologies in time, in budget and in quality. As a central enabler for the product development, we ensure resource management and continuous process improvement. Furthermore, we provide compliant processes, methods as well as consistent toolchains. We empower every employee to create value for our customers. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead and develop the AI Department within TZ * Steering CARIAD's portfolio of (Gen)AI-based R&D efficiency measures and process optimizations * Leading the TZ development activities for delivering state-of-the-art (gen)AI for PMT and Process Optimization * Governing the (Process) AI development across CARIAD R&D and within the Volkswagen Group * Representing CARIAD within the Volkswagen Group Process AI consolidation (KAK PMT, KI@TE etc) * Drive the tech strategy for Process AI for CARIAD in close alignment with the tech centers and CARIAD's enterprise IT * Process owner of the AI development process @CARIAD * Steering the efforts of building up a central governance for the EU AI Act in CARIAD * Innovating AI-application fields and novel approaches for using AI in making CARIAD and Volkswagen R&D faster and more efficient ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Developing an AI.SDK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/198-developing-an-ai-sdk) - [Angstfreude - AI and Corporate Culture - The Thrill and the Threat](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100354-angstfreude-ai-and-corporate-culture-the-thrill-and-the-threat) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)