Project Lead, Data & AI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Manage projects independently in the Data & AI domain—from gathering requirements to successful deployment and beyond.

• Collaborate with the team to structure and prioritize tasks while taking responsibility for operational project leadership.

• Work closely with clients to ensure alignment on requirements, deliverables, blockers, and subsequent steps.

• Facilitate workshops and maintain ongoing, proactive communication with stakeholders on the client side.

• Continuously oversee risks, resources, and timelines throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with data scientists and software developers to evaluate and design business and technical solutions.

• Identify new project opportunities and enhance existing client relationships.

• Actively participate in and further refine internal processes.

• Assist public-sector clients from the ideation phase through the implementation of AI solutions.

• Support the technical operationalization and functional integration into current business processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related technical field.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in leading projects in data, analytics, or AI—from requirements gathering to operationalization.

• Exceptional communication skills and experience in coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong technical knowledge of data science, generative AI, or software development.

• Familiarity with Design Thinking and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar) is advantageous.

• Outstanding organizational abilities.

• Highly independent and solution-oriented work approach, combined with a strong team spirit and high motivation and commitment levels.

• Proficient in both German and English (C1 or higher).

• A PhD in a technical discipline is considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours, part-time options, and adaptable work locations within Germany.

• The autonomy to pursue your own ideas.

• Allocated time for personal professional growth, including up to 4 hours weekly for internal or external training.

• Private use of a company laptop and mobile device.

• Financial assistance for home office setup.

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Bicycle leasing option.

• Access to a fitness pass valid throughout Germany.

• Regular team-building events.

• Periodic off-site gatherings.

• Monthly opportunities for face-to-face interactions and social activities.