AI Transformation Program Manager

Posted 25 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Somerset, NJ, USA
In-Office or Remote
150K-195K Annually
Senior level
Agency • Sales
The Role
Lead AI transformation for North America: define roadmap, identify and prioritize use cases, drive end-to-end implementation (including hands-on build and deployment), track KPIs/ROI, manage stakeholders and partners, and support organization-wide adoption and training.
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Company Description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

The AI Transformation Program Manager is part of the global Digitalization & AI Office and drives the AI transformation within BEUMER North America. The role focuses on identifying high-impact use cases and owning their end-to-end implementation, with a strong emphasis on hands-on delivery and measurable business value. Functionally aligned with the Digitalization & AI Office, the role reports to the CFO of BEUMER North America.

  • Define and execute the AI transformation roadmap in alignment with the global Digitalization & AI Office.
  • Works closely with the BEUMER North America team to train, educate, and empower the team members to use AI sensibly in their area of responsibility.
  • Identify, structure, and prioritize AI use cases based on business impact and feasibility.
  • Own end-to-end implementation of AI initiatives, from idea and business case to deployment and value realization.
  • Translate business requirements into concrete AI and data solutions, ensuring operational applicability.
  • Actively contribute to hands-on implementation (e.g. automation, data pipelines, AI applications).
  • Define and track KPIs to measure progress, adoption, and ROI.
  • Manage internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery quality and speed.
  • Prepare decision memos, business cases, and recommendations for executive management.
  • Support rollout and adoption of AI solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in transformation, programmer management, or a comparable role with delivery responsibility.
  • Strong ability to think and execute use cases end-to-end, combining business understanding with technical implementation.
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions (not purely conceptual work).
  • Subject matter expert when it comes to AI deployment and its use in business.
  • Solid understanding of modern development approaches (e.g. Python or similar).
  • Experience with AI/LLM-based solutions and tools (e.g. Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Claude or comparable).
  • Ability to translate business problems into scalable AI or data-driven solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across functions and regions.
  • Structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented working style with a strong ownership mindset.
  • Experience in manufacturing, intralogistics, or automation is beneficial; understanding of data structures (e.g. spare parts) or industrial systems (e.g. PLCs) is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Personal Commitment Required. Self-motivated individual who has a sense of urgency and the persistence to follow through challenges. Able to set and meet goals; is sincere, cares for others; and has an overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Compensation range: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually 

The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. 

  • Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
  • Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
  • Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.                       
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
  • Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
  • Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

BEUMER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partner status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment. This commitment applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER, the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and acknowledges BEUMER’S commitment to diversity and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in transformation, program management, or comparable delivery role.
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions (not purely conceptual).
  • Subject matter expert in AI deployment and its business use.
  • Solid understanding of modern development approaches (e.g., Python or similar).
  • Experience with AI/LLM-based solutions and tools (e.g., Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Claude or comparable).
  • Ability to translate business problems into scalable AI or data-driven solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across functions and regions.
  • Structured, pragmatic, results-oriented working style with strong ownership.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Experience in manufacturing, intralogistics, or automation.
  • Understanding of data structures (e.g., spare parts) or industrial systems (e.g., PLCs).
  • German language skills.

BEUMER Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BEUMER Group and has not been reviewed or approved by BEUMER Group.

  • Affordable Benefits U.S. postings state the employer covers 100% of medical and dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents, with company‑paid life and long‑term disability. This materially reduces employee costs for core coverage and signals strong baseline healthcare value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is consistently advertised alongside core benefits. This indicates company-backed long‑term savings support as part of the total package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous paid time off, paid company holidays, and additional flex days are explicitly listed in recent postings. This breadth of time‑off options supports planned rest and flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Somerset, NJ
3,068 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution. With 5,400 employees worldwide, the BEUMER Group has annual sales of about EUR 1.2 billion. The BEUMER Group and its group companies and sales agencies provide their customers with high-quality system solutions and an extensive customer support network around the globe and across a wide range of industries, including bulk materials and piece goods, food/non-food, construction, mail order, post, and airport baggage handling. Long-term success instead of short-term profits To achieve long-term success, a company needs sustainable development and reliable partnerships. This requires trust and solid core values. Responsibility for products ... These values guide us in our efforts to continually and sustainably improve our products, processes, and organisation. Our pursuit of quality leadership leads to outstanding performance in our work, processes, products, services, and in the quality of our customers'​ results. ... and the environment For us, sustainability means a balance between environmental sensitivity, economic success, and social responsibility. Energyefficient, environmentally friendly, and safe production and product design are just as important as avoiding accidents and health risks. We achieve this through: • Energy-efficient product design • Future-oriented technologies • Prevention of environmental pollution, accidents, and health risks • Ongoing product optimisation and employee training • Commitment that goes above and beyond legal requirements Legal notice: https://www.beumergroup.com/en/legal-notice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BeumerGroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeumerGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/BEUMERGroup

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