Job ID: J2024413
Head of Department:in AI and Digital Innovation
Hanover
Full-time
Gender is not important to us, what matters to us is that you fit in with our culture and the team and are passionate about your job.
Tasks
- As Head of AI and Digital Innovation, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives. You will identify key areas where AI can add business value, drive innovation and improve operational efficiency. In addition, you will define, maintain and monitor the implementation of the catalog of AI-driven requirements for our enterprise data strategy.
- You will plan, initiate, support and monitor overarching AI projects and manage the integration of AI and other new technologies into existing systems and processes. You will also be responsible for ensuring the user-oriented introduction of digital tools and AI platforms in various areas. You will also be responsible for planning and monitoring the budget to support AI initiatives. You will be responsible for reporting project and program results to senior management and ensuring that enercity stays up to date with AI and its applications. To support AI initiatives at enercity, you will determine investment and training needs and implement required processes and organizational structures. You will also ensure data integrity, scalability, accessibility and security to enable data-driven decision making across the business.
- To promote AI-driven innovation, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring an end-to-end innovation management process. You will ensure that AI-focused innovation management processes can be seamlessly integrated into the central innovation process. You will foster a culture of experimentation and creativity that encourages the development of innovative solutions by ensuring clear processes and overcoming resistance to change. You will create communication frameworks to support the innovation process and promote an innovation-friendly corporate culture.
- You will also be responsible for setting up, developing and managing a powerful department in line with the requirements of the enercity management team. In particular, you will focus on building and developing a competence team of data experts with the aim of empowering the company-wide, strategic ML, AI and analytics initiatives and projects. In doing so, you will establish a positive working environment and culture that takes into account the achievement of work results and employee motivation and you will promote company-wide cooperation with other departments.
- You will also be responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with leading technology partners and AI experts. Working with external stakeholders to leverage best-in-class digital and AI solutions and representing enercity at industry events and forums to build a network of digital and AI thought leaders will round out your day.
Requirements
- You have a Master’s degree in computer science, business informatics, economics, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification and training.
- Your sound experience in the development and successful implementation of strategies related to artificial intelligence (strategy development, program structure and project implementation) sets you apart. In addition, you have several years of proven leadership experience with disciplinary responsibility for a team and your strong leadership and communication skills enable you to motivate and lead teams and communicate a clear vision for the IT infrastructure of the future.
- You impress with a high degree of initiative, a sense of responsibility, independent work and decision-making skills.
Our job advertisement appeals to you, but you don’t quite meet the 100% requirement? No problem – we’ll make up the missing percentage together.
The Head of AI and Digital Innovation is in the very exposed role of leading the enercity Group’s data transformation and AI initiatives. This role reports directly to the CIO / CDO and plays a central role in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to drive enercity business value, foster a culture of innovation and integrate innovative solutions across the organization.
Do you want a job that really makes a difference? Then let us know and apply. We would be happy to introduce you to enercity as your future and attractive employer.
The icing on the cake – we offer you these benefits:
- Teamwork instead of hierarchical thinking
What counts for us is the success of the team, which is why we support each other. We don’t have traditional hierarchies: instead of breathing down your neck, our managers prefer to have your back. - Plenty of scope for your own ideas
We give you plenty of freedom to work independently. We look forward to your ideas – we value your willingness to actively help shape processes, products and solutions. - Further training: developing your potential from day one
It is very important to us that you can develop your potential freely – from your very first day at work. You will not only benefit from a comprehensive induction, but also from further training measures tailored to your needs. - Health at enercity
Your health is particularly important to us, which is why our workplaces are designed according to the latest ergonomic requirements. In addition, the company medical service is always there for you if you have any questions about health issues and prevention. - Everything for your work-life balance
From flexible working hours and mobile working to the enercity crèche and support for caring for relatives: We do our best to help you achieve the best possible work-life balance. - Mobile working
Wherever possible, we make it easier for you to balance your work and private life through mobile working. Whether in a café or at home – the choice is yours! - enercity day nursery
Every year, we provide twelve children of employees with a place in our nursery. The “Little Scientists’ House” initiative introduces the little ones to music and the English language. - Best transport connections
We are happy to subsidize your ticket for the Hannover public transport system. There are also plenty of charging options for your electric car in our parking lot. - Jobs that really make a difference
Together, we move Hanover and make a significant contribution to the future of our society: we ensure that renewable energies make our world a better place to live. - Attractive pay
As a company, we are often geared towards the start-up mindset, but not when it comes to your remuneration. In addition to an attractive and secure salary, you will benefit from special payments or a company pension scheme, for example. - Our company medical service is always there for you
Take part in our prevention program or our health days, get a check-up from the company medical service team or contact our experts for all health topics. - enercity Gym and company sports
You can integrate exercise and relaxation into your working day at the enerGym. If you’re looking for other sports to balance out your day, our company sports club is the right place for you! - Onboarding: for the best possible start to your working life
On your first day at work, you can expect a well-equipped workplace and a mentor to help you settle in. In the first week, you and your team will find out what our networking meetings are all about.
Get to know all the benefits
We are excellent!
For us, the most important thing is that all employees can realize their potential. To this end, we offer them an environment that opens up a wide range of opportunities. A nice side effect: we receive seals that confirm this.
Aroused interest?
Then don’t hesitate and send us your application. Simply use our online application form.
Questions about your application?
Feel free to contact me!
Franziska Pardigol
Recruiter
+49 (1525) 1497652
enercity AG
Glockseeplatz 1
30169 Hanover
