Excited about AI
Join us at ZDF Sparks and be part of an exciting journey in AI innovation! We are looking for a fulltime Lead AI Project Manager (m/f/d) for our location in Berlin in a hybrid setup at the earliest possible starting date.
Your Role
You join ZDF Sparks growing team of data experts and take a lead on endtoend management of various AI projects including:
- Business development in collaboration with our main clients including requirement analyses and solution designs in alignment with the customers business data and technology strategies.
- Staffing and operational managementof the projects using agile methods and tools.
- Stakeholder management documentation communication and conflict management.
- Leading and guiding technical teamsto ensure successful project and highquality AI solutions.
In addition to your role you will also take on
disciplinary leadership responsibilities for a Project Manager. You also take the
lead in organizing knowledgesharing activities to upskill ZDF Sparks employees and their customers on the latest possibilities of artificial intelligence.
Your Profile
- You are an experienced AI and Data expertwho understands data from both business and technology perspectives as well as leadership experience including technical leadership of teams and disciplinary leadership responsibilities for individuals enabling you to guide and support your team effectively.
- You have a background inmanagement consultingand bring experience in leading AI data and software solutions as well as initiatives incrossdepartmental and international settings.
- You enjoyendtoend management of customer projectsleveragingagile processes and tools.
- You are astrong communicatorwith excellent stakeholder management skillsandmaintainaholistic viewof complex projects while breaking down goals into manageable milestones to ensurefast highvalue deliverywithout compromising quality.
- At heart you are ateam playerwho is passionate about helping others stay up to date with the latest developments in artificial intelligence and translating them intoreal businessvalue.
- Ideally you bring expertise in data and AI and can contribute to tasks such as AI solution feasibility studies indepth technical and financial risk analyses as well as AI/ML model reviews or code reviews.
- Fluency in German and Englishcompletes your profile.
Our Commitment To You
ZDF Sparks is a workplace for curious ambitious and collaborative AI trendsetters who are excited about working on new and continuously changing customer challenges. We proudly embrace diversity and enjoy working in fastpaced crossfunctional and multicultural teams.
Our hybrid office and mobile work model is designed to support personal flexibility and creativity enabling a healthy worklife balance. We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid setup to accommodate any personal circumstances.
In our centrally located Berlin topfloor office we enjoy modern spaces with ergonomic workstations grouped to facilitate personal exchange and knowledge sharing as well as closed rooms for larger meetings and quiet work.
We network with our ZDF office partners and visitors over lunches talks and afterwork gettogether events and engage in fun team activities during regular company events.
To support your professional growth we offer opportunities for further education through(external) regular workshops hackathons and networking events.
Additionally we provide a professional development budget (per employee) for conferences certifications or external courses.
You will have 30 days of vacation plustwo additional Wellness Days to recharge. We also fully cover the cost of theDeutschlandJobticket to support your commute.
Our Values
At ZDF Sparks our values are the cornerstone of everything we do:
- Transparent: We believe in clear open communication both within our team and with our clients. Your insights and knowledge will be valued and shared to drive collective success.
- Fun: We believe that work should be enjoyable and fulfilling. At ZDF Sparks we maintain a lighthearted atmosphere with humor and a relaxed communication style among colleagues. This fosters a positive environment where everyone feels comfortable and motivated to contribute their best ensuring our collaborative efforts are both productive and enjoyable.
- Diverse:Our strength lies in our diverse team. Different perspectives and backgrounds drive our creativity and innovation ensuring that our AI solutions are comprehensive and inclusive. By integrating different points of view our collaborative team develops AI that reflects various experiences and meets the diverse needs of our clients.
- Innovative: We live and breathe innovation continuously learning and pushing boundaries to deliver cuttingedge AI solutions.
Any Questions
About us
ZDF Sparks was founded in 2024 our data experts are an agile team dedicated to the development of AI solutions and algorithms for the media industry. We are focused on consulting design and implementation of AI services especially in the areas of algorithms machine learning and data platforms for planning communication distribution and personalization of data and audiovisual content.
We are the perfect place for curious ambitious and collaborative AI trendsetters who are excited about working on new and changing challenges. We enjoy working in our fastpaced crossfunctional and diverse team where everyone feels comfortable and can fulfill their full potential.
Required Experience:
IC