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# AI Transformation Lead

- **Company:** Mann+Hummel GmbH
- **Location:** Ludwigsburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/ai-transformation-lead-m-f-d-ludwigsburg-badenwuerttemberg-deutschland-58877585

## About the Role

improvement * Mentor AI professionals and build capability across the organization * Drive stakeholder alignment across functions and leadership levels * Ensure data foundations and lifecycle management with ongoing quality monitoring * Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance to align with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements * Develop change management strategies to enable AI-enabled processes * Stay ahead of AI technologies to identify opportunities for innovation * Ensure alignment between business priorities and technical implementation Tasks * Strong digital-first mindset and solid strategic and applied AI understanding * Experience leading strategic projects, transformation, or technology programs in complex organizations * Hands-on AI, data, or digitalization program experience including scaling technology initiatives * Proven program management across multiple stakeholders and levels * Experience in international and matrix-based organizations * Executive engagement and a
aaau_ stakeholder interaction experience * Proficiency in translating strategy into scalable AI initiatives * Business-fluent English; German a plus * Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in transformation environments Key requirements * autonomy and decision-making freedom * performance-based compensation * flexible working hours * hybrid work option * talent development and training * private health insurance

## Description

Experteer Overview In this strategic role, you drive the AI transformation agenda for the Transportation division, linking business goals with technical execution. You own the AI roadmap, governance, and portfolio, delivering measurable outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and change management. You will shape a scalable AI ecosystem focused on value, customer impact, and competitive advantage. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to influence how the division leverages AI to transform operations and performance. Pay / Benefits * Define and communicate AI vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with divisional objectives * Own AI portfolio management from ideation to value realization * Establish KPI frameworks to measure impact and adoption * Lead teams and partners in delivering scalable, secure, and compliant AI solutions * Develop scalable program structures, governance, interfaces, and reporting * Foster data-driven, agile culture with experimentation and continuous improvement * Mentor AI professionals and build capability across the organization * Drive stakeholder alignment across functions and leadership levels * Ensure data foundations and lifecycle management with ongoing quality monitoring * Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance to align with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements * Develop change management strategies to enable AI-enabled processes * Stay ahead of AI technologies to identify opportunities for innovation * Ensure alignment between business priorities and technical implementation Tasks * Strong digital-first mindset and solid strategic and applied AI understanding * Experience leading strategic projects, transformation, or technology programs in complex organizations * Hands-on AI, data, or digitalization program experience including scaling technology initiatives * Proven program management across multiple stakeholders and levels * Experience in international and matrix-based organizations * Executive engagement and senior stakeholder interaction experience * Proficiency in translating strategy into scalable AI initiatives * Business-fluent English; German a plus * Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in transformation environments Key requirements * autonomy and decision-making freedom * performance-based compensation * flexible working hours * hybrid work option * talent development and training * private health insurance


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