Senior AI Strategist
We are seeking a seasoned Senior AI Strategist to spearhead our artificial intelligence initiatives. This key role will be responsible for defining and implementing an overarching AI strategy, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across teams.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain our comprehensive AI roadmap.
* Lead the design and implementation of multiple AI use cases in parallel.
* Establish best practices for AI development, MLOps, and deployment.
* Collaborate with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and refine AI opportunities.
* Guide and mentor junior AI engineers and domain experts.
* Manage relationships and contracts with external AI partners and vendors.
* Evaluate cutting-edge trends in data management, model governance, and ethical AI.
Requirements:
Must-Have skills:
* 7+ years of professional experience in applied AI/ML.
* A proven track record of delivering production-ready AI systems.
* In-depth knowledge of AI/ML frameworks.
* Experience with MLOps best practices.
* Hands-on experience with NLP and LLM integration.
* Ability to design scalable, maintainable AI architectures.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
* Fluent English language skills are mandatory, with German language skills being a plus.
Nice-to-Have skills:
* Background in manufacturing or engineering domains.
* Familiarity with visual AI (image recognition, quality inspection).
* Experience in agile development environments.