Head of IT AI & Automation (x|f|m) 

Location: Goettingen

Join our Data, AI and Software Engineering team as a Head of IT AI & Automation (x|f|m) and play a key role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Automation across the enterprise. In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of AI and automation, translating emerging technologies into sustainable business value and scalable enterprise capabilities.

You will connect business priorities, technology opportunities and transformation objectives, enabling the organization to leverage AI responsibly and effectively. Working closely with business leaders, IT teams, digital functions and executive stakeholders, you will help establish the foundations for enterprise-wide AI adoption and contribute to better health for more people.

Based in Goettingen with the possibility to work some days in a week remotely.

Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities

Define the enterprise AI & Automation strategy by evaluating business priorities, transformation opportunities and technology developments and translating them into investment priorities, roadmaps and strategic initiatives

Scale enterprise AI delivery through shared platforms, reusable AI services and standardized deployment models to accelerate the implementation of AI-enabled solutions across the organization

Identify, prioritize and advance high-value AI and automation use cases in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to improve business performance and process efficiency

Establish and continuously evolve enterprise AI governance through responsible AI principles, risk controls, policies and lifecycle standards to ensure compliant and trustworthy AI adoption

Safeguard production AI and automation solutions through robust operational models, performance monitoring and lifecycle management practices

Build alignment across business, digital, data and IT functions and create a shared vision for the successful adoption and scaling of AI capabilities

Act as a bridge between technology and business stakeholders by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences

Advise senior leaders on AI, automation and digital transformation topics and support strategic decision-making through data-driven recommendations and technology expertise

Drive the development of a future-ready AI operating model and foster innovation to unlock productivity gains, business value and competitive advantage

Monitor market developments and emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence and Automation and provide recommendations on their strategic application within the organization