Head of AI Architecture (German Speaker)

• Define and own the enterprise AI architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design and govern AI platforms, data architecture and integration patterns.
• Establish scalable, secure and compliant AI solutions.
• Build enterprise data foundations and governance frameworks.
• Enable effective integration of AI capabilities across enterprise systems.
• Establish and maintain responsible AI, security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate closely with product, data, engineering, IT and business stakeholders.
• Establish architecture standards that enable reuse and standardization across AI initiatives.

Key Focus Areas

• AI platforms and tooling
• Data architecture and governance
• Enterprise system integration
• Security, compliance and responsible AI
• Engineering standardization and reuse

Expected Outcomes

• A scalable and secure enterprise AI architecture foundation.
• Faster deployment of AI use cases across the organization.
• Reusable AI components and standardized platforms.
• Improved enterprise data quality, governance and availability.
• Architecture capable of supporting the organization's growing AI portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• 12+ years of overall professional experience.
• Strong senior-level experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, technology consulting, engineering or related areas.
• German language proficiency is required.
• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, system integration and data architecture.
• Experience designing scalable, secure and governed enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across business, data, engineering and IT teams.
• Understanding of security, governance and compliance considerations within enterprise technology environments.
• As AI is a relatively new field, extensive years of dedicated AI experience are not mandatory. Candidates with limited direct AI experience but strong architecture and enterprise technology experience may be considered.
• Candidate must be based in Germany or able to work effectively in the German market.
• Must be willing to travel for face-to-face client meetings when required.

Engagement Details

• Location: Germany — Remote
• Contract Type: Interim / Contract
• Duration: 9–12 months
• Extension: Possibility of further extension based on client requirements
• Start Date: ASAP
• Language: German