RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND - AI Transformation & Delivery Project Manager (m/f/d)

Knorr-Bremse AG; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse AG, a global leader in rail technology, seeks an experienced AI Transformation Manager to drive the RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND program. You will coordinate AI POD implementations, coach Product Owners, and partner with business stakeholders to scale AI use cases.

In this role you will act as the interface between execution teams and governance structures, drive standardized reporting, and support global rollouts to realize measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong project and stakeholder delivery management.
• Hands-on AI/GenAI experience for business transformation.
• Experience building AI-enabled tools and automation for implementation steering.
• Experience supporting AI use-case delivery, rollout management and value realization.
• Strong understanding of digital products and technology-enabled transformation.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AI POD implementation activities and track milestones.
• Coach Product Owners on use-case planning and value realization.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement and scale AI use cases.
• Interface between execution teams and governance structures.
• Drive governance, reporting, rollout, and benefit-tracking for AI initiatives.
• Support global rollout and measure adoption and business impact.
• Identify dependencies and reuse opportunities across AI initiatives.
• Prepare governance materials and decision recommendations.

Skills

AI/GenAI experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Delivery management

Analytical thinking

English fluent

Education

Master's degree (related field)

Job description

We believe that a change towards a better, more sustainable future of transportation is possible. That's why we are so dedicated to developing safer, more efficient and innovative solutions that make our visions come to life. Who are we? More than 30,000 team-players from all around the world who drive progress through technical excellence and social responsibility.

You will be part of RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND, our global transformation program for the Rail division. The program aims to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen cost competitiveness, and drive AI-enabled business transformation across the organization. As part of the RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND Transformation Office, you will help turn these ambitions into measurable and sustainable business impact.

YOUR TASKS

• Coordinate implementation activities across AI PODs and ensure transparency on progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, and required decisions
• Support and coach Product Owners in use-case planning, prioritization, implementation readiness, stakeholder management, and value realization
• Partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and POD teams to implement and scale priority AI use cases
• Act as the primary interface between implementation teams, business stakeholders, and transformation governance structures
• Drive consistency across AI initiatives through common governance, reporting, rollout, and benefit-tracking practices
• Support global rollout activities and track implementation progress, adoption, and realized business impact
• Identify dependencies, synergies, and reuse opportunities across AI initiatives and business domains
• Support the Tech-enabled Initiative TO Lead in driving implementation, scaling, and value realization of AI initiatives
• Support AI enablement initiatives, including the AI Academy, Champion Network, and related capability-building activities
• Build and leverage AI-enabled tools and automations to improve implementation steering, reporting, portfolio transparency, and decision-making
• Prepare management reporting, portfolio reviews, business cases, and decision recommendations for governance bodies and senior leadership
• Escalate implementation obstacles and actively support their resolution in collaboration with Product Owners, POD teams, and business stakeholders

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• Strong project, stakeholder, and delivery management skills
• Hands-on experience applying AI and GenAI technologies to drive business transformation and operational impact
• Experience building and utilizing AI-enabled tools, automations, and decision-support solutions for implementation steering, performance tracking, and business management
• Experience supporting AI use-case delivery, rollout management, and value realization
• Strong understanding of digital products, data-driven solutions, and technology-enabled business transformation
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders in complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage