AI Project Manager – Industrial Digital Transformation (F/M)

LEACH INTERNATIONAL EUROPE; Sarralbe; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leach International Europe, acteur technologique de premier plan, recherche un Responsable IA capable de piloter la transformation numérique et l'industrialisation de l’Intelligence Artificielle au cœur de l’organisation. Vous concevrez, structurerez et déployerez une roadmap IA ayant un impact direct sur les performances industrielles, les sites de fabrication et les équipes.

Reportant au Département IT, au sein du Business Solutions Group, vous travaillerez avec toutes les fonctions et gérerez

Qualifications

• Diplôme de Master requis dans un domaine pertinent.
• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans des projets Data, transformation numérique, IT industriel ou excellence opérationnelle.
• Expérience dans un environnement industriel exigeant; secteurs Aerospace, Défense, Automotive, Energy ou similaires prisés.
• Anglais courant à l'écrit et à l'oral; voyages locaux et internationaux selon les projets.

Responsabilités

• Diriger des projets IA de bout en bout et prioriser les cas d'usage avec les parties prenantes.
• Mettre en place des cadres de gouvernance, KPIs et processus pour un portefeuille IA.
• Assurer l'intégration des solutions IA avec ERP, MES, PLM et systèmes IT industriels.
• Collaborer avec toutes les fonctions (VENTES, Ingénierie, Fabrication, Qualité, IT, Finance, Direction).
• Accompagner le changement et favoriser l'adoption de l'IA sur le shop floor.

Connaissances

IA / ML

Data Analytics

Automation technologies

Systems integration

Formation

Master's degree

Outils

ERP

MES

PLM

IoT platforms

Description du poste

LEACH INTERNATIONAL EUROPE is a high-technology player specializing in the design and manufacture of electromechanical and electronic solutions for the defense, aerospace, and railway sectors.

Its mission is to deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable systems that contribute to the safety, performance, and dependability of critical applications.

Based in Sarralbe and Niort, LEACH INTERNATIONAL EUROPE relies on the expertise of its teams and a culture of industrial excellence to support customers worldwide—from development to series production—while guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and compliance.

At Leach International Europe, we are not simply looking for an AI Project Manager.

We are looking for the individual who will build and lead the digital transformation and industrialization of Artificial Intelligence at the very heart of our organization.

You will have the opportunity to design, structure, and deploy an ambitious AI roadmap with a direct impact on our industrial performance, manufacturing sites, and teams.

Your Mission: Lead AI Transformation from Strategy to Execution

Reporting to the IT Department, within the Business Solutions Group, and working closely with Leach's AI Ambassador, you will collaborate with all business functions across the organization.

You will lead AI, Data, and Digital Transformation projects from opportunity identification through operational deployment and value realization.

As a true cross-functional leader, you will bridge business needs, industrial challenges, quality requirements, and the opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence technologies, while operating within an IT landscape that combines modern digital solutions with legacy systems.

Your role will be instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into secure, scalable, integrated, and value-generating industrial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases that improve operational efficiency, product quality, lead times, production flow, maintenance, documentation, and decision‑making.

Define and implement governance frameworks, methodologies, KPIs, priorities, and processes to manage a secure and business‑aligned AI project portfolio.

Lead End‑to‑End AI Projects

Define project scope, gather business requirements, prepare specifications, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate cross‑functional teams, mitigate risks, and ensure successful deployment at scale.

Develop integration strategies connecting AI solutions with ERP, MES, PLM, IT applications, industrial data platforms, IoT devices, sensors, and manufacturing environments.

Collaborate Across All Business Functions

Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, Operational Technology (OT), Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Finance, and Executive Management to ensure business adoption and long‑term value creation.

Drive Digital Transformation

Support change management initiatives, promote AI adoption, train end users, communicate complex technologies in a simple manner, and increase the organization’s digital maturity.

Examples of Strategic Projects

• Predictive maintenance and early detection of industrial deviations.
• AI‑assisted quality inspection through computer vision and advanced analytics.
• Production planning, manufacturing flow, and supply chain optimization.
• Document automation and Generative AI applications supporting business processes.
• Leveraging data from ERP, MES, PLM, IoT devices, sensors, and internal systems.
• Intelligent dashboards and decision‑support tools for operational and management teams.

You hold a Master's degree (Engineering School, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field).

You have at least 5 years of experience leading Data, Digital Transformation, Industrial IT, or Operational Excellence projects.

You have proven experience within a demanding industrial environment. Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Energy, or other high‑technology industries is highly desirable.

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Analytics and Data Engineering
• Automation technologies
• Systems integration and data architecture

You are experienced with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall (V‑Model), cross‑functional project leadership, risk management, budgeting, and planning.

Fluent English, both written and spoken, is mandatory to operate effectively within an international group environment.

Domestic and international travel will be required depending on project needs, operational priorities, partners, and deployment phases.

The position requires flexibility and a strong willingness to work closely with operational teams on the shop floor.

What Makes You Successful

You are recognized for your versatility and your ability to rapidly transform concepts into concrete operational solutions.

You are a builder by nature.

You are passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Data, and their practical applications within industrial environments.

You enjoy understanding manufacturing processes, challenging the status quo, and converting operational challenges into innovative business solutions.

You possess strong leadership skills and naturally influence cross‑functional teams without direct hierarchical authority.

You are equally comfortable interacting with technicians, engineers, production managers, plant directors, executive leadership, and external partners.

You are structured, organized, results‑oriented, and motivated by delivering measurable business impact.

You combine curiosity, pragmatism, innovation, and strategic thinking with a hands‑on execution mindset.

We are looking for far more than a technical expert—we are looking for someone who will make Artificial Intelligence a true accelerator of industrial performance.

Why Join Leach International Europe?

A strategic position at the heart of the company's industrial transformation.

High‑impact AI initiatives directly connected to manufacturing operations and business performance.

Strong exposure to executive leadership and all business functions.

An international, dynamic, and highly demanding environment.

The opportunity to build, structure, and deploy an ambitious AI roadmap.

A culture driven by accountability, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Eligibility to obtain a "Confidentiel Défense" (French Confidential Defense) security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.