Vice President Data & AI Engineering (m/f/d)

OMMAX GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OMMAX GmbH is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the vision for Data & AI Engineering, turning client ambitions into production systems and measurable value. You will own the portfolio's commercial and delivery performance, build trusted executive relationships across data architecture and platform strategy, and lead teams across our Munich and international offices in a hybrid setting.

Join a diverse, growth-focused environment with opportunities to shape services and partner with

Qualifications

• You hold an outstanding degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
• You bring several years of functional and leadership experience in data, AI, or software engineering environments.
• You demonstrate deep expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud architectures.
• You have extensive experience designing and scaling production-grade AI and LLM systems, including retrieval and agent-based architectures.
• You are highly proficient in Python and experienced in building scalable, event-driven backend systems.
• You have proven experience in leading teams and managing complex technical projects in client-facing environments.
• You combine strong analytical skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You are fluent in English; additional local language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• You define and execute the vision for OMMAX Data & AI Engineering, turning client ambition into production systems and measurable enterprise value.
• You own the commercial and delivery performance of the portfolio, including growth, profitability, client outcomes, quality, talent, and strategic investment priorities.
• You build trusted executive relationships and advise clients on enterprise AI and data architecture, platform strategy, implementation models, and technology transformation.
• You create the conditions for teams to deliver quickly and responsibly by establishing clear engineering principles, reusable platforms, technical governance, and strong leadership.
• You use insights from client deployments to shape new services, products, partnerships, and differentiated intellectual property for OMMAX.
• You attract, develop, and retain exceptional engineering and architecture talent and build succession across technical and delivery leadership roles.
• You represent OMMAX in the market through strategic client engagements, industry partnerships, events, and thought leadership on production AI and data systems.

Skills

Distributed systems

Data platforms

Cloud architectures

Python

Leadership

Client-facing

Analytical mindset

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related field

Job description

What we look for:

• You define and execute the vision for OMMAX Data & AI Engineering, building a market-leading capability that turns client ambition into production systems and measurable enterprise value.
• You own the commercial and delivery performance of the portfolio, including growth, profitability, client outcomes, quality, talent, and strategic investment priorities.
• You build trusted executive relationships and advise clients on enterprise AI and data architecture, platform strategy, implementation models, and technology transformation.
• You create the conditions for teams to deliver quickly and responsibly by establishing clear engineering principles, reusable platforms, technical governance, and strong leadership.
• You use insights from client deployments to shape new services, products, partnerships, and differentiated intellectual property for OMMAX.
• You attract, develop, and retain exceptional engineering and architecture talent and build succession across technical and delivery leadership roles.
• You represent OMMAX in the market through strategic client engagements, industry partnerships, events, and thought leadership on production AI and data systems.

What we require:

• You hold an outstanding degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
• You bring several years of functional and leadership experience in data, AI, or software engineering environments.
• You demonstrate deep expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud architectures.
• You have extensive experience designing and scaling production-grade AI and LLM systems, including retrieval and agent-based architectures.
• You are highly proficient in Python and experienced in building scalable, event-driven backend systems.
• You have proven experience in leading teams and managing complex technical projects in client-facing environments.
• You combine strong analytical skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You are fluent in English; additional local language skills are a plus.

What you can expect:

• Your impact is crucial:You actively shape the digital future in a highly motivated & smart team in direct cooperation with the founders & partners, creating real added value by linking strategy and implementation.
• Your hard work pays off!You benefit from attractive salary packages, participation in sales success and exclusive investment opportunities. In addition, we promote our top talents through the 'Digital Leaders of Tomorrow' program and thus offer you further exciting benefits.
• Your development - our concern:From day one, you will be supported on your journey through a wide range of development opportunities, quickly take on responsibility and have the opportunity to shape your individual career at OMMAX - with us you will become a digital leader!
• Your working environment:You will be immersed in a diverse and family-friendly environment with a strong team spirit, benefitting from a flexible and hybrid working model in one of our offices in Munich, London, Amsterdam, Milan and Berlin.
• Your view into the future: You will work at the cutting edge and gain valuable insights and practical experience with a focus on digital business models and data-driven value creation in eight forward-looking industries.
• Your benefits on top:You can look forward to regular team events and joint sports sessions, an attractive company pension scheme, access to local fitness and wellness partnerships as well as mobility and meal allowances and a wide range of other company benefits.