Job Description

The AI Project Manager is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI-driven initiatives that create measurable business value across the organization. This role requires a blend of business and technical expertise, translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions while driving adoption and ensuring successful implementation.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Support AI strategy definition and execution

Contribute to shaping the AI roadmap for Nutrition Plant Engineering aligned with business priorities
Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and overall GEA strategy

Drive use case identification and prioritization

Support business units in identifying high-value AI opportunities
Structure and manage the AI use case funnel
Define prioritization criteria based on impact, feasibility, and scalability

Lead AI use case assessments

Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders
Analyze processes and identify automation and optimization opportunities
Translate business needs into AI use cases

Develop business cases

Quantify value (efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalability)
Define KPIs and success metrics
Support decision-making with clear ROI-driven insights

Define solution approach

Propose best-fit AI solutions (build vs buy, tools, architecture approach)
Collaborate with technical teams to define implementation strategy
Ensure feasibility and alignment with IT and data landscape

Drive execution and coordination

Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners
Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies
Ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives

Enable AI adoption and democratization

Organize and facilitate AI workshops and training sessions
Promote AI awareness and best practices across the organization
Support change management and user adoption initiatives

Your Profile / Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

Experience in project management within digital, data, or AI-related initiatives.
Strong understanding of AI and analytics use cases in business environments.
Experience in business analysis, process optimization, or consulting
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Experience developing business cases and value tracking.
Knowledge of AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions is considered an advantage.
Fluent English required.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic mindset with a focus on value creation.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments
Proactive and hands-on approach.
High adaptability, learning agility, and continuous improvement mindset

We offer:

Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
Private health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
23 days of vacation per year
Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

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About GEA Group

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 resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Düsseldorf, DE

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

gea.com

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