AI Manager Senior Project Lead (mfx)

Your tasks will include

• Steer a portfolio of engagements. Manage multiple concurrent projects or large-scale complexprogramsfor our partner companies; build the structures processes and governance that enable scalable high-quality delivery across parallel workstreams
• Be a trusted strategic advisor to client leadership. Maintain enduring C-suite relationships that transcend individual initiatives; orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder engagements; bring executive presence and structured narratives to influence direction across the clients leadership ecosystem
• Drive follow-on business and grow accounts. Formalizepipeline coming out of delivery shape the next-phase narrative align stakeholders and co-lead proposals and negotiations (scope choices commercials staffing strategy) - while actively improving account economics through scope control change requests andutilizationdiscipline
• ShapeappliedAIsofferings and signature area. Design and improve methodologies for systematic problem-solving across multiple domains; develop arecognizedsignature area withinappliedAI; link insights to create thought leadership and new client opportunities (e.g. talk article case reusable playbook)
• Lead cross-team and internal initiatives. RepresentappliedAIin cross-team initiatives influence deliverystandardsand ways of working and lead internal initiatives that buildorganizationalcapacity for cross-functional excellence
• Develop people and grow the next generation of leaders. Invest time to teach and coach others; model an apprenticeship culture; manage teams through complex situations; create deliberate learning opportunities for junior colleagues and develop AI Project Leads / Senior AI Consultants into their next level
• Deliver measurable business impact. Drive significant quantifiable business improvements across multiple teams or departments at our clients; own outcomes that shift performance metrics at department level including leveraging advancements like AI agents to unlock new value
• Stay at the frontier of AI. Stay up to date with strategic AI questions state-of-the-art research and emerging AI capabilities - translating them into concrete value for our clients and our internal offerings

• An outstanding academic record in a business- or tech-related subject
• Substantial experience(>10years)as aStrategy orManagement ConsultantProject Lead or comparablewitha track recordof owning large complex projects or running multiple concurrent AI engagements end-to-end
• Hands-on experience applying AI within companies combined with the ability to design methodologies set quality standards and build governance that enable delivery to scale.
• Strong business development mindset and trusted-advisor presence at C-suite - comfortable co-leading proposals negotiations and account growth and building enduring client leadership relationships
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills - you translate complex AI topics into business impact for any audience (C-Level Domain Experts Operational Teams) and stay composed in fast-paced ambiguous environments
• A people leader and coach who actively develops others leads internal initiatives and ideally contributes to thought leadership (e.g. talks articles cases reusable playbooks)
• Fluency in English and German is required

• A highly qualified and motivated team of 90 people is on a journey to change the rapidly evolving European AI Landscape
• Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model: You can choose to work from our vibrant offices - either at the IPAI in Heilbronn or the House of Communication in Munich - while also enjoying the flexibility to work remotely a few days each week
• Opportunity to shape a variety of projects and the development of new original content based on the latest developments in AI and its adoption in businesses
• An atmosphere that encourages to think and experiment in new ways with software hardware and processes
• A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups partners and tech companies
• No fixed budget for growth you decide how you want to develop whether through training certifications conferences or new challenges
• Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond) as well as online courses
• JobRad: Lease a bike for a cheaper rate via JobRad and we cover the bike insurance on top
• Sabbatical option: You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after min. 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world
• PME Familienservice: A 24/7 support for a successful work & life in any life situation. Benefit from free support in areas like life coaching child care and many other options
• Mobility budget: Every month we contribute to your individual mobility usage with public transport or shared mobility offers within the app Moovster
• Workation: Work from anywhere in the EU/EWR area for up to 3 months per year - combining working at a nice place and spending your leisure time in the evening like vacation