Head of AI / AI Strategic Consultant

Addepto is a leading AI consulting (https://addepto.com/ai-consulting/) and data engineering (https://addepto.com/data-engineering-services/) company that builds scalable, ROI-focused AI solutions for some of the world's largest enterprises and pioneering startups, including Rolls Royce, Continental, Porsche, ABB, and WGU. With an exclusive focus on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Addepto helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data through systems designed for measurable business impact and long-term growth.

The company's work extends beyond client engagements. Drawing from real-world challenges and insights, Addepto has developed its own product - ContextClue - and actively contributes open-source solutions to the AI community. This commitment to transforming practical experience into scalable innovation has earned Addepto recognition by Forbes as one of the top 10 AI consulting companies worldwide.

As part of KMS Technology, a US-based global technology group, Addepto combines deep AI specialization with enterprise-scale delivery capabilities—enabling the partnership to move clients from AI experimentation to production impact, securely and at scale.

We are looking for an Head of AI / AI Strategic Consultant  who will play a key role in shaping AI strategies for enterprise clients. This position blends AI expertise, strategic advisory, and technical leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping organizations define their AI direction, identify high-impact use cases, and guide AI initiatives from concept to production.

🚀 Your main responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level and senior stakeholders, shaping how organizations use AI to create measurable business value

• Define and own AI strategy and roadmaps, from vision and prioritization to investment cases and expected ROI

• Identify, assess and prioritize AI opportunities across business functions, such as efficiency gains, new revenue streams, customer experience and risk reduction

• Build and scale AI Centers of Excellence, operating models and capability-building programs

• Translate business goals into AI initiatives, and work with solution architects and delivery teams to make sure they reach production and deliver results

• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies (Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs) and assess their strategic impact on clients’ business models and industries

• Drive AI adoption and change management, including training, communication and building AI literacy across the organization

• Contribute to business development by shaping proposals, discovery engagements and long-term client relationships

🎯 What you'll need to succeed in this role:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Economics or a related field; an MBA is a plus

• Extensive experience in AI, data or digital transformation, including senior or leadership roles in consulting or industry

• A proven track record of defining AI strategies and taking AI initiatives from idea to measurable business impact

• A strong understanding of modern AI (ML, Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI), with enough technical depth to challenge architects and assess feasibility, without being hands-on day to day

• Experience building or leading AI Centers of Excellence, AI programs or transformation initiatives

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and align C-level executives, business leaders and technical teams

• Experience leading workshops and facilitating strategic discussions

• Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation skills in English; German is a plus

• Willingness to travel for client workshops, onboarding and on-site engagements

🎁 Discover our perks & benefits:

• Work in a supportive team of passionate enthusiasts of AI & Big Data.

• Engage with top-tier global enterprises and cutting-edge startups on international projects.

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, allowing you to work remotely or from modern offices and coworking spaces. 

• Accelerate your professional growth through career development paths, knowledge-sharing initiatives, language classes, and sponsored training and conferences. Benefit from partnerships with Databricks and Anthropic, which provide access to industry-leading training materials and certification programs.

• Participate in team-building events and utilize the integration budget.

• Celebrate work anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones.

• Access medical and sports packages, eye care, and well-being support services, including psychotherapy and coaching.

• Get full work equipment for optimal productivity, including a laptop and other necessary devices.

• With our backing, you can boost your personal brand by speaking at conferences, writing for our blog, or participating in meetups.

• Experience a smooth onboarding with a dedicated buddy, and start your journey in our friendly, supportive, and autonomous culture.