Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA AHEAD stands for “AI for Human Empowerment, Automation & Digitalization” and is GEA’s global transformation program for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all units. The workstream “Specialized AI” focus on data and AI solutions for internal applications along the value stream of an engineering company to enable exceptional performance in areas such as engineering, production, sales and service as well as in finance and legal as central functions.
Responsibilities
In this dual role you join GEA’s newly founded AI Hub. As Program Manager you orchestrate the overall GEA AHEAD program in close collaboration with two other workstream managers responsible for general-purpose AI and for external AI adoption.
As Workstream Lead Specialized AI you work with cross-functional teams in our global organization. You identify and prioritize Data and AI use cases, drive make or buy decisions based on tech scouting and ensure successful implementation and operation of the Data and AI solutions. By ensuring scalable technical implementations as well as the organizational change management you will drive business impact. To achieve this you work as tandem with the AI Fellow – a role in the business function as subject-matter expert and change manager.
You will leverage your strong organizational and project management skills enabling Data and AI experts to focus on delivering high-quality solutions. You must steer technical capacity and select the right sources for implementation.
As an advocate for the AI Hubs strategic objectives and vision you will foster a Data and AI driven performance culture within GEA.
Your Profile / Qualifications
5+ years of experience in managing complex digital transformation programs.
Strong understanding of Data and AI technologies and their industrial applications.
Proven ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Fluent business English and willingness for travel mostly in Europe ~20%
What We Offer
A key role in a strategic enterprise program with exposure to GEA’s top management
Direct report to the Chief Digital Officer
Collaboration with international expert teams in the AI Hub
Direct impact on GEA’s digital transformation.
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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








