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# Head of Data & AI

- **Company:** Siemens AG
- **Location:** Amberg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Google Cloud
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=348ed9d98ed5510c

## About the Role

+ Extensive strategic leadership in data and AI landscapes (tech, industry, or consulting) with a proven track record of implementing AI in large-scale production.
 + Proven technical and managerial leadership of international, interdisciplinary teams with a passion for talent coaching and development.
 + Deep understanding of modern data architectures (Lake, Warehouse, Mesh), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and enterprise AI/ML, including their opportunities and limitations.
 + Experience with current enterprise architecture methods and frameworks.
 + Strong proficiency in the Microsoft development stack.
 + Excellent communication at top management levels, combining fact-based decision-making with the flexibility to adapt within international teams
 * Languages & willingness to travel:
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 + You are fluent in English and German.
 + Willingness to travel up to 10%, primarily in EMEA and the U.S.

## Description

* Identify and leverage AI opportunities across the entire SI EP value chain-from R&D and manufacturing to supply chain and sales-while strictly distinguishing sustainable business cases from short-term hype.
 * Integrate cutting-edge best practices from diverse industries and external environments to drive internal innovation.
 * Lead a global team of data architects, AI consultants, and developers, fostering a culture of professional excellence, constructive dissent, and continuous experimentation.
 * Collaborate with business units and management to identify, prioritize, and implement data and AI initiatives backed by solid business cases, measurable ROI, and a consistent "fail-fast" project culture.
 * Oversee the data and AI architecture, ensuring top-tier security, compliance, and governance while implementing pragmatic solutions to accelerate innovation cycles within these guardrails.
 * Manage the end-to-end lifecycle, operation, and continuous evolution of IT solutions.
 * Align closely with Global Function IT platform owners to ensure seamless integration and synergy across the organization.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies to proactively introduce new approaches and anchor a data-driven mindset throughout the company.
 * Direct budget management and strategic resource planning to evolve the organization in strict alignment with business requirements.


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