Join to apply for the Lead AI Innovation & Adoption (m/f/d) role at 1KOMMA5°Join to apply for the Lead AI Innovation & Adoption (m/f/d) role at 1KOMMA5°1KOMMA5°We are looking for you to join our tech team in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg. 1KOMMA5° is creating Germany's largest one-stop-shop for the sale, installation, and servicing of solar panels, heat pumps, electricity solutions, and charging infrastructure. And the best part? They are all interconnected!1KOMMA5°We are looking for you to join our tech team in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg. 1KOMMA5° is creating Germany's largest one-stop-shop for the sale, installation, and servicing of solar panels, heat pumps, electricity solutions, and charging infrastructure. And the best part? They are all interconnected!Become a part of our mission and learn more about our Product & Tech team!Your missionAt 1KOMMA5°, we are seeking an exceptional Lead AI Innovation & Adoption who combines deep technical expertise with sharp execution. You will identify high-impact AI use cases across our operational teams (e.g. Finance, People & Culture, Sales), independently build MVPs and roll out scalable solutions in close collaboration with the teams to deliver measurable business value. This role reports directly to the CTO and sets the foundation for how AI transforms the way we work beyond product and engineering.Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToIdentify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across operational teams including Finance, People & Culture, Sales, Installation and Customer CareRethink and rebuild business processes from the ground up with an AI-native mindset while spotting immediate automation benefits others overlookBuild and ship MVPs using cutting-edge AI tooling or automation platforms fully independently, without relying on engineering supportRigorously evaluate AI solutions and vendors and decide when to scale SaaS tools versus when to build proprietary capabilitiesOwn the full lifecycle of AI initiatives: from raw idea and fast validation to scalable roll-out and measurable business valueLead the implementation of new AI-powered processes with speed, clarity, and precision ensuring stakeholder alignment, documentation and tangible business impact (e.g. efficiency gains, cost savings, quality improvements)Partner with department heads to drive cross-functional AI adoption and act as a trusted advisor for process changeAct as a bridge between AI and the business explaining complex capabilities to non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations and securing buy-in at all levelsEquip teams with the skills to confidently use AI tools by offering everything from workshops to sharing best practicesTrack adoption and impact of AI tools, report on business outcomes and continuously refine the internal AI roadmapYour toolkitYou Should Be Comfortable With a Modern AI/automation Stack And Able To Independently Prototype Solutions. Depending On The Use Case, This May IncludeGoogle Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, etc.)LLM APIs (e.g. Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic)Prompt orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex)Low-/no-code tools (e.g. n8n) and scripting (e.g. Python)Automation & cloud platforms (e.g. GitHub Actions, Terraform, GCP)Vector databases, RAG, and SaaS AI tools (e.g. Notion AI, Copilot, Supernormal)Analytics tools (e.g. Looker) for measuring impactYour profileYou HaveA deep technical foundation in AI, automation or applied machine learning paired with a proven track record of independently delivering impactful, real-world solutionsDemonstrated ability to independently architect and build robust AI-powered MVPs and evolve them into scalable solutions using modern tooling (e.g. LLM APIs, RAG, orchestration frameworks, low-code/no-code, Python)Experience driving measurable business outcomes through AI in real-world operational settings (e.g. cost reduction, time savings, quality improvements)The judgment to separate hype from value staying up to date with AI trends while choosing tools and solutions for their practical impactExcellent communication skills and the ability to translate AI capabilities into business value for non-technical stakeholdersExperience rethinking and rolling out business processes from fast prototyping to scaled adoption across multiple teams or locationsA high degree of self-direction, resilience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with urgency and focusFluency in English is required; German proficiency is a strong plusExperience in AI adoption across non-tech functionsBonus Points ForFamiliarity with compliance, data privacy or governance frameworks related to AI in EuropePrior exposure to fast-scaling environments or distributed operational organizationsInterest in climate tech industryWe are an ambitious and dynamic company with a talented team. We require our team members to be imaginative, enthusiastic, and willing to tackle new challenges as we strive to provide everyone with renewable energy technologies.BenefitsYou are part of an international, dynamic, and highly motivated team of people who have proven to make things happenWith your work, you accelerate the "energy transition" and hence have a direct impact on our climateWork with and learn from other super-smart colleaguesYou will enjoy direct contact with core decision-makersYou will enjoy the best chances of entering full-time in one of Europe’s most thriving scaleupsYou work remotely (Germany-wide), with offices in Hamburg, Berlin or MunichCreate a healthy balance alongside your work and enjoy all the benefits of the EGYM WellpassWhether city bike or e-bike - be flexible with our job bike leasing and do something good for the environment at the same timeIndividualised opportunities for professional developmentReporting directly to the CTOAbout Us"At 1KOMMA5°, our vision is to accelerate CO2 neutral life for all! We created an easy one-stop-shop to buy and install solar, charging stations and heat pumps, with the purpose of liberating all European homes from the shackles of fossil fuels. With Heartbeat, we make clean energy smarter. Connecting our customers into one powerful clean energy operating system to enable flexible tariffs and to ultimately follow the rhythm of wind and sun!" - Philipp Schröder (CEO 1KOMMA5°)Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at 1KOMMA5° by 2xGet notified about new Innovation Lead jobs in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.Business Strategy & Transformation PrincipalBusiness Strategy & Transformation PrincipalHead of Executive Search – Global Technology & ProductCustomer Service Innovation Lead (m/w/d)Innovation Manager, Middle Mile Eng Programs - Amazon(Senior) Manager Technology Innovation – IoT (m/w/d)Senior Director - Industry Lead - EMEA CentralSenior Consultant / Manager Technology Innovation (m/w/d)Business Analyst/Product Owner. Healthcare. 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