AI & Automation Strategy Manager (f/m/d)

TÜV SÜD; München; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

At TÜV SÜD Group, the AI & Analytics Strategy Manager will define and refine the company’s AI and automation roadmap, translating market and regulatory developments into portfolio decisions and capabilities. The role reports to the Head of AI & Automation Technologies and collaborates across delivery clusters to ensure strategic coherence.

The successful candidate will lead governance, evaluation criteria, and executive-level proposals, while engaging with corporate functions, business units,

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration/Economics, or a comparable field (Master’s degree or PhD is an advantage)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, or technology leadership with a focus on AI, automation, or digital transformation
• Deep understanding of current AI and automation technologies (including LLMs, agentic systems, low-code platforms, and RPA) as well as their business application in an enterprise environment
• Proven experience in developing and communicating technology strategies at the C-level
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (including the EU AI Act and GDPR) and the ability to translate them into internal governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in German (minimum C1 level) and English

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the strategy for AI & Automation Technologies at TÜV SÜD, align it with the corporate and digital strategy, and translate market trends into architectural and capability requirements
• Support the prioritization of initiatives within the AI & Automation portfolio, develop evaluation criteria and governance mechanisms, and create transparency at the CDIO level
• Monitor technological and regulatory developments (including the EU AI Act, agentic systems, and LLMs), assess their relevance for TÜV SÜD, and derive recommendations for delivery teams and governance bodies
• Ensure strategic coherence across the four delivery clusters (Workflow Automation & Low Code, AI Document Processing, Agentic AI Platform, and Enterprise Content Management) and identify synergies and dependencies
• Prepare strategic proposals, decision papers, and reports for the Executive Board, C-level stakeholders, and relevant steering committees, and support their decision-making processes
• Drive community building and networking activities with Corporate Functions, Business Units, external consulting firms, and the AI research community in order to further strengthen TÜV SÜD’s position as an enterprise AI leader

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder communication

German language (C1)

English language

Education

Master’s or PhD (advantage)

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Business Informatics / Economics / Business Administration

Job description

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

In the role of AI & Automation Strategy Manager (f/m/d), you will define and refine TÜV SÜD’s strategy for AI and Automation, translate market and regulatory developments into portfolio and capability decisions, and ensure strategic alignment across the four delivery clusters. The position is established as a staff function within AI & Automation Technologies and reports directly to the Head of AI & Automation Technologies.

Tasks

• Develop and refine the strategy for AI & Automation Technologies at TÜV SÜD, align it with the corporate and digital strategy, and translate market trends into architectural and capability requirements
• Support the prioritization of initiatives within the AI & Automation portfolio, develop evaluation criteria and governance mechanisms, and create transparency at the CDIO level
• Monitor technological and regulatory developments (including the EU AI Act, agentic systems, and LLMs), assess their relevance for TÜV SÜD, and derive recommendations for delivery teams and governance bodies
• Ensure strategic coherence across the four delivery clusters (Workflow Automation & Low Code, AI Document Processing, Agentic AI Platform, and Enterprise Content Management) and identify synergies and dependencies
• Prepare strategic proposals, decision papers, and reports for the Executive Board, C-level stakeholders, and relevant steering committees, and support their decision-making processes
• Drive community building and networking activities with Corporate Functions, Business Units, external consulting firms, and the AI research community in order to further strengthen TÜV SÜD’s position as an enterprise AI leader

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration/Economics, or a comparable field (Master’s degree or PhD is an advantage)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, or technology leadership roles with a focus on AI, automation, or digital transformation
• Deep understanding of current AI and automation technologies (including LLMs, agentic systems, low-code platforms, and RPA) as well as their business application in an enterprise environment
• Proven experience in developing and communicating technology strategies at the C-level
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (including the EU AI Act and GDPR) and the ability to translate them into internal governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in German (minimum C1 level) and English

At TÜV SÜD Group, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Group Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD Group. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD Group.

Work Area: Digital, IT, IT Security & Safety

Country/Region: Germany

Job Location: München

Working Model : Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD Digital Service GmbH

Org Unit Code: DIA-KCR

Requisition ID: 7899