AI Adoption Lead & Program Manager (m/f/d)

Zoi; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work from multiple locations

Training and certification programs

Childcare support

Job summary

Zoi is expanding across Europe, offering AI-first strategies that transform manufacturing and retail into measurable value. You will lead end-to-end AI transformations, guiding executives and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale outcomes.

Join a culture that values flexible work, continuous learning and strong collaboration across multiple European locations, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strategic consulting experience with C-level executives.
• Strong background in IT and data systems and enterprise architectures.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations at a macro level.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI transformations from presales to enterprise execution.
• Advise executives on AI adoption pace and architectural decisions.
• Direct resources, timelines and stakeholder alignment for cross-functional teams.
• Assess data readiness, security posture, and regulatory constraints for AI
• Guide strategic leadership and maintain long-term alignment.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic consulting

IT & data foundation

Enterprise architecture

German language (C1+)

English language

Job description

YOUR BRILLIANT FUTURE IN TECH IS NOW

Welcome to the world of Zoi! We transform manufacturing and retail enterprises through AI-first strategies that deliver measurable business value. We don't just advise: we implement, operate, and scale solutions that turn AI adoption into competitive advantage.

YOUR BRILLIANT FUTURE IN TECH IS NOW

Welcome to the world of Zoi! We transform manufacturing and retail enterprises through AI-first strategies that deliver measurable business value. We don't just advise: we implement, operate, and scale solutions that turn AI adoption into competitive advantage. We are expanding our European teams in Stuttgart, Berlin, Cologne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Figueres, Sevilla and Las Palmas. Just choose your favorite Zoi city! Travel between our locations is possible.

What You Do

• Lead High-Impact AI Transformations: Spearhead end-to-end AI initiatives from initial presales and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to full enterprise execution, shaping the roadmap for strategic client success.
• Empower & Guide Enterprise Clients: Serve as a trusted advisor to help executives set the right pace for AI adoption, advising them on achieving goals faster while identifying critical, non-reversible architectural decisions.
• Orchestrate Cross-Functional Talent: Direct resources, timeline, and stakeholder alignment to foster innovation, team engagement, and deliver measurable business value.
• Evaluate Data & Ecosystem Readiness: Assess complex system landscapes, data infrastructure readiness, security posture, and legal regulations to define what AI can uniquely solve.
• Drive Strategic Leadership & Advocacy: Confidently guide conversation and push back when necessary to maintain focus, realistic expectations, and long-term strategic alignment.

Who You Are

• Trusted Advisor & Executive Presence: Demonstrated strategic consulting experience with the confidence to advise C-level leadership, establish direction, and navigate complex organizational landscapes (1,000 to 15,000+ employees).
• Big-Picture Technology & Data Foundation: Strong background in IT and data systems, understanding enterprise system architectures, data infrastructure, and security/privacy regulations from a strategic macro perspective.
• Strategic AI & Ecosystem Integration: A sharp architectural mindset capable of bridging processes, data, and system landscapes, focusing on high-impact transformation rather than getting bogged down in minor operational details.
• Domain & Enterprise Fluency: Proven familiarity with complex environments (e.g., manufacturing, retail, SAP, or modern ERP transformations) to quickly align with client operations.
• Communication & Language Mastery: Business-fluent German (C1+) and English, with great communication skills.

Do you like to be surrounded by brilliant minds? Awesome. At Zoi, you become part of our community of tech enthusiasts and develop your full potential. Create fresh ideas and shape the digital transformation of our enterprise customers sustainably.

• GOOD WORK SHOULD BE REWARDED, which is why we offer various bonus models at our company
• TIME IS WISDOM, 20 % of your working time is available for experimenting and education
• SKILL YOURSELF UP, Zoi can only be as good as you are. That’s why we value constant training and development
• BE FREE thanks to our absolutely flexible working hours and work remotely from any of our locations
• LEVERAGE AI POWER with access to cutting-edge AI technologies, to automate tasks, gain insights, and innovate
• DEVELOP YOURSELF with our individual certification and training plan
• FAMILY COMES FIRST, rely on our financial support for childcare
• REFUEL at our regular free Friday lunch

Zoi is an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to helping you do your best work. Our promise is to champion diversity, build an inclusive culture and do our part to create a more equitable professional landscape.