Head of AI - Driving Innovation Across Product & Enterprise (f/m/d)

Volkswagen Group; Wolfsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company is seeking a Head of AI to drive innovation across products and enterprise. This role involves managing AI development teams, integrating AI into real-world products, and bridging research with implementation. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI, experience in international setups, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a flexible work environment and various benefits, including extensive vacation and retirement plans.

Leistungen

30 vacation days + holidays

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Company pension

Training and consulting offers

Bicycle leasing

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed degree in Computer Science with a strong academic background in AI.
• Deep expertise in AI including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI.
• Strong track record of leading AI teams and projects across product development.

Aufgaben

• Manage and inspire a group of AI developers across international hubs.
• Develop intelligence features and integrate AI into automotive products.
• Bridge research and implementation by identifying promising AI technologies.

Kenntnisse

Artificial Intelligence expertise

Machine learning

Deep learning

Generative AI

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills (English C1, German B2)

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Head of AI - Driving Innovation Across Product & Enterprise (f/m/d)

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Work environment

At Volkswagen Group Innovation, we are pioneering the technologies that will define the future of mobility and industry. We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven expertise in AI. Product AI and Enterprise AI are important areas of activity for Group Innovation. The advertised management position will focus on these areas of activity and lead them into the future with a strong focus on implementation. Work together with leading experts in a dynamic, international environment with innovation centers in Germany, the USA, China, Israel and India. As our Head of AI, you will lead a group of AI developers driving AI innovation across domains. You will play a key role in translating cutting‑edge research into scalable solutions, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation.

Possible tasks within this role

• Managing and inspiring a group of AI developers working across international hubs and fostering collaboration with top experts and diverse stakeholders, aligning teams around strategic objectives
• Developing with the team intelligence features and ensuring integration of AI into real‑world automotive and mobility products
• Bridging research and implementation by identifying promising AI technologies and ensuring their scalable deployment as well as engaging with internal and external partners to drive AI transformation
• Developing intelligent features in areas such as Autonomous Driving, Smart Cabin Experiences and other next‑generation mobility solutions
• Leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, logistics and production processes, unlocking new levels of operational excellence

Qualification Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Computer Science with a strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field
• Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI
• A strong track record of leading AI teams and projects, ideally across both product development and enterprise transformation as well as leadership experience in research, pre‑development and development projects in the field of AI & Machine Learning
• Experience in applying AI to real‑world automotive or mobility products as well as enterprise systems (e.g., supply‑chain optimization, predictive maintenance, intelligent automation)
• Experience working in international setups, collaborating across geographies and cultures
• Strategic thinking, excellent communication skills in English C1 and German B2 and the ability to inspire and align diverse stakeholders

What We Offer

• 30 vacation days + 24.12. and 31.12. off
• 40‑hour week
• Company pension
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile working
• Training and consulting offers
• Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
• Bicycle leasing
• Sabbatical program

Contact person for this posting: Ines Braesel

Job details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Location: Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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