Head of AI Enablement – GEA AHEAD Program (f/m/d)

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.

As Head of AI Enablement (f/m/d) within the GEA AHEAD Program, you will play a central role in enabling GEA’s organization to adopt, scale, and responsibly use Artificial Intelligence. You will act as the driving force behind AI capability building, use‑case enablement, and cross-functional alignment across business and IT.

Your Key Responsibilities:

· Lead AI Enablement as a core responsibility within the GEA AHEAD Program Management Office

· Build and drive a structured approach to AI capability development across GEA (awareness, skills, use-case maturity, adoption) and make sure that every colleague in GEA can use AI

· Enable divisions and business functions to identify, shape, and mature AI use cases, from idea to implementation readiness

· Act as a central connector between divisions, business functions, GEA Digital and Enterprise IT

· Support the definition and rollout of AI guidelines, guardrails, and best practices, aligned with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements

· Design and facilitate AI learning and engagement formats (e.g. workshops, AI days, communities of practice, internal networks)

· Contribute to change management and communication, fostering trust, transparency, and responsible AI usage

· Monitor AI trends and regulatory developments and translate them into clear implications and recommendations for GEA

· Represent AI enablement topics towards senior stakeholders and steering bodies within the AHEAD program

Your Profile / Qualifications

· Several years of experience in digital transformation, innovation, strategy, enablement, or comparable roles within a complex organization

· Solid understanding of AI concepts and data-driven solutions, combined with a good grasp of enterprise environments

· Strong ability to structure ambiguous topics, create clarity, and enable others to move from strategy to execution

· Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across business and divisions

· Experience working in cross-functional, international settings

· Pragmatic, impact-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership

· Fluent business English; German is a plus

· Willingness to travel up to 20%

What This Role Offers:

· A key role in the GEA AHEAD Program, directly reporting to the CDO

· Opportunity to help shape the new GEA AHEAD Program Management Office within GEA Digital

· High visibility and close interaction with senior stakeholders across the organization

· The chance to actively influence AI adoption, culture, and ways of working at group level

· A role is suited for colleagues who enjoy enabling people, connecting initiatives, and creating sustainable impact.

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