Project Manager AI & Engineering (m/f/d)

TWT GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,036 - 102,904; Full time

Job summary

TWT GmbH is seeking a Project Manager to lead innovative projects in AI, Simulation, and Engineering. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application, collaborating with leading companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and globally recognized universities such as MIT and Harvard.

The position is hybrid, offering flexibility and the chance to work on projects that impact various industries, pushing the boundaries of technology. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Postdoc in relevant fields and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or Postdoc background required.
• Experience in managing international projects in technical fields.
• Deep understanding of AI and simulation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate international innovation projects.
• Build partnerships with clients and researchers.
• Translate technical complexity into business value.
• Mentor teams for high performance.

Skills

Project management

Business development

AI expertise

Digital engineering

Communication

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

PhD or Postdoc in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Job description

What if your next project shaped the next decade of innovation?

At TWT Science & Innovation, we’re looking for a Project Manager who thrives at the edge of science and imagination — someone who can turn curiosity into creation, and research into impact.

Over the past decade, TWT has delivered over 500 innovation projects, shaping the way AI & Data, Simulation, Processes, and Quantum Computing are applied across industries.

About the Role

You’ll lead interdisciplinary projects in AI, Simulation, Engineering Sciences, Data, Processes, and Quantum Computing – building bridges between high-end technology from top universities and real-world implementation at leading industry partners.

You’ll collaborate with companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Airbus, Siemens, and MTU AeroEngines, and with globally leading universities such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and ETH Zurich.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate international innovation projects across AI & Engineering
• Build trust-based partnerships with clients and researchers
• Translate complexity into clarity — and ideas into business value
• Mentor teams and foster a culture of excellence

What You Bring

• PhD or Postdoc in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Proven experience in project management and business development
• Deep technical understanding of AI, simulation, or digital engineering
• Strong communicator, fluent in English and German

Why TWT

Join a place where research meets imagination. Work with global pioneers from automotive, aerospace, and tech. Enjoy flexibility, purpose, and a team that sees knowledge as the most powerful form of curiosity.

Reference Number: TWT-25C2.1-EN

Location: Hybrid; Stuttgart, München, Ingolstadt