Senior AI Consultant / Project Lead (m/f/x)

Über uns

The appliedAI Initiative elevates Europe’s industry to become shapers in the age of AI, creating a future that we desire to live in. Through our ecosystem of strong partners, comprehensive programs, services and solutions we advance companies holistically on their AI journey. With our uniquely diverse, interdisciplinary, and driven team, we build on deep technical expertise while specializing on applicability of the solutions. We share a mindset of collaboration and openness with our ecosystem of leading companies and tech players. Our common goal is to strengthen the European landscape, jointly creating unique knowledge for applying trustworthy AI. We believe that AI Agents will be the dominant topic for AI in the near future and that appliedAI with its partner ecosystem will impact how this technology is being used in industry and beyond in Europe.

We're looking for a Senior AI Consultant ready to take ownership of strategic AI engagements with our partner companies - from DAX corporations to leading “Mittelstand” businesses. You'll become the day-to-day face of delivery for your clients and the go-to owner for a focus topic internally, designing solutions for novel and ambiguous problems while coaching the people around you. You'll work closely with our (Technical) AI Consultants, AI Engineers, and adjacent teams such as Enablement & Change and Trustworthy AI.

• Own delivery end-to-end across scoping, planning, staffing, execution, and risk - orchestrating multi-workstream engagements and creating clarity for the team in ambiguous situations
• Drive the development and implementation of AI strategies, effective operating models, and high-value (agentic) AI use case portfolios for DAX and “Mittelstand” clients
• Navigate and align the full stakeholder landscape, facilitating resolution of conflicting agendas and delivering difficult messages diplomatically - building relationships where you're seen as a partner, not a vendor
• Lead cross-functional project teams, assign responsibilities, coach team members, and create teachable moments
• Identify expansion opportunities during delivery, contribute to proposals with meaningful ownership, and supply credible sizing, staffing, and timeline options while protecting margin
• Build a recognized specialization in a topic or industry, design custom approaches for novel client situations, and stay at the frontier of state-of-the-art AI research and emerging capabilities
• Co-own topics within the Strategy & Transformation team, develop assets that scale our offering, and share patterns and lessons learned through case shares

• An outstanding academic record in a business- or tech-related subject
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Strategy Consulting and/or Management Consulting, with a track record of owning complex projects end-to-end
• Hands-on experience applying AI within companies, combining strategic project management with strong technical expertise
• Resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with the judgement and composure to keep a team focused through rapid iteration
• A business development mindset and strong awareness of stakeholder dynamics - able to navigate and align conflicting interests among senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills - translate complex AI topics into business impact for any audience, from C-Level to operational teams
• Fluent in English and German, communicating confidently with both customers and colleagues in either language

• A highly qualified and motivated team of ~90 people is on a journey to change the rapidly evolving European AI Landscape
• Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model: You can choose to work from our vibrant offices - either at the IPAI in Heilbronn or the House of Communication in Munich - while also enjoying the flexibility to work remotely a few days each week
• Opportunity to shape a variety of projects and the development of new, original content based on the latest developments in AI and its adoption in businesses
• An atmosphere that encourages to think and experiment in new ways with software, hardware, and processes
• A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners, and tech companies
• No fixed budget for growth – you decide how you want to develop, whether through training, certifications, conferences, or new challenges
• Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond), as well as online courses
• JobRad: Lease a bike for a cheaper rate via JobRad and we cover the bike insurance on top
• Sabbatical option: You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after min. 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world
• PME Familienservice: A 24/7 support for a successful work & life in any life situation. Benefit from free support in areas like life coaching, child care and many other options
• Mobility budget: Every month we contribute to your individual mobility usage with public transport or shared mobility offers within the app Moovster
• Workation: Work from anywhere for up to 3 months per year - combining working at a nice place and spending your leisure time in the evening like vacation

Lucas Fernandes - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
appliedAI Initiative GmbH, August-Everding-Str. 25, 81671 München