AI Project Manager

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Alcobendas, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead identification, prioritization, and delivery of AI initiatives: define roadmap, assess use cases, develop business cases, coordinate execution with IT and stakeholders, and enable adoption via training and change management to ensure measurable business value.
Summary Generated by Built In
The AI Project Manager is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI-driven initiatives that create measurable business value across the organization. This role requires a blend of business and technical expertise, translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions while driving adoption and ensuring successful implementation.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Support AI strategy definition and execution
  • Contribute to shaping the AI roadmap for Nutrition Plant Engineering aligned with business priorities
  • Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and overall GEA strategy
Drive use case identification and prioritization
  • Support business units in identifying high-value AI opportunities
  • Structure and manage the AI use case funnel
  • Define prioritization criteria based on impact, feasibility, and scalability
Lead AI use case assessments
  • Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders
  • Analyze processes and identify automation and optimization opportunities
  • Translate business needs into AI use cases
Develop business cases
  • Quantify value (efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalability)
  • Define KPIs and success metrics
  • Support decision-making with clear ROI-driven insights
Define solution approach
  • Propose best-fit AI solutions (build vs buy, tools, architecture approach)
  • Collaborate with technical teams to define implementation strategy
  • Ensure feasibility and alignment with IT and data landscape
Drive execution and coordination
  • Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners
  • Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies
  • Ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives
Enable AI adoption and democratization
  • Organize and facilitate AI workshops and training sessions
  • Promote AI awareness and best practices across the organization
  • Support change management and user adoption initiatives

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field.
Professional Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience in project management within digital, data, or AI-related initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of AI and analytics use cases in business environments.
  • Experience in business analysis, process optimization, or consulting.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
  • Experience developing business cases and value tracking.
  • Knowledge of AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions is considered an advantage.
  • Fluent English required.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on value creation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments.
  • Proactive and hands-on approach.
  • High adaptability, learning agility, and continuous improvement mindset.

We offer:

  • Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities

  • Private health insurance plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model

  • 23 days of vacation per year

  • Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

  • Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally

  • The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or related field
  • Experience in project management for digital, data, or AI initiatives
  • Strong understanding of AI and analytics use cases in business environments
  • Experience in business analysis, process optimization, or consulting
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Experience developing business cases and value tracking (KPIs, ROI)
  • Fluent English
  • Knowledge of AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments
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The Company
HQ: Düsseldorf
13,872 Employees
Year Founded: 1881

What We Do

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio

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