Head of Automation and AI Transformation (m/f/d)

A company is looking for an experienced leader to drive automation and AI transformation. The goal is to analyze and optimize end-to-end processes across sales, procurement, order processing and logistics. The focus is on identifying improvement opportunities, especially in areas with media breaks and manual tasks, and creating a prioritized transformation roadmap with clear business cases and implementation recommendations.

The role includes managing automation initiatives like ERP optimization, RPA and low-code/no-code solutions, evaluating and introducing relevant AI use cases, and building basic AI skills within the organization. Leading internal project teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement are also key tasks. In addition, you will work closely with IT and external implementation partners and report to senior management.

• Analyze and optimize end-to-end processes in sales, procurement, order processing and logistics
• Identify optimization opportunities in existing processes
• Develop a transformation roadmap with business cases and implementation recommendations
• Manage automation initiatives (ERP optimization, RPA, low-code/no-code)
• Evaluate and introduce relevant AI use cases
• Build basic AI competency within the organization
• Lead internal project teams and promote a culture of improvement
• Collaborate with IT and external implementation partners, reporting to senior management

• 5–8 years of professional experience, including leadership in process optimization, digitization or transformation
• Consulting background (top-tier, boutique or inhouse) with strong methodological skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, MS Dynamics, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in process automation (RPA, APIs, workflows)
• Confident use of project management methods and business cases
• Hands-on mentality and clear results focus
• Fluent German and English