Head of AI & Data (m/f/d)

Eberhardt Service Group stands for modern, sustainable facility management and the continuous development of our services. Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and the intelligent use of data offer enormous opportunities: processes can become simpler, employees relieved, decisions made better, and our services further developed for customers.
To achieve this, we are looking for a personality who not only thinks strategically about AI & Data but also brings it into the company and creates measurable impact.
As Head of AI & Data (m/f/d), you will take responsibility for the further development of AI, Data, and digital solutions within Eberhardt Service Group. You will connect corporate strategy, operational processes, and technology, and from this, develop concrete solutions that work in everyday life:

• Together with the management, you will develop the AI and Data strategy of Eberhardt Service Group and translate it into a clear roadmap and concrete measures.
• Together with the specialist departments, you will analyze existing processes and identify potentials for AI, data, digitalization, and automation.
• You will evaluate, prioritize, and manage AI and Data initiatives based on benefit, effort, risk, economic viability, and scalability – from the idea to successful implementation.
• You will be responsible for the development and implementation of AI applications, automations, digital tools, and data-based solutions and, together with the relevant stakeholders, decide what we develop in-house, purchase, or integrate.
• You will build the necessary data structures, governance, and standards for the secure, responsible, and scalable use of AI and data, taking into account data protection, information security, and regulatory requirements.
• You will make the benefits of AI and Data measurable, develop business cases and KPIs, and ensure that successful solutions make a concrete contribution to efficiency, quality, productivity, and corporate development.
• You will lead and develop the AI & Data team, further expand the corresponding competencies within the company, and work closely with management, executives, and specialist departments.

• Completed degree, e.g., in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a comparable field – alternatively, comparable practical qualification. 
• Several years of experience in AI, Data, Digitalization, Automation, or Technology. 
• Experience in the development and implementation of AI/Data strategies and concrete use cases. 
• Experience in leading teams and/or larger projects as well as in managing budgets and resources. 
• Proven experience in building, implementing, and scaling digital, AI, or Data solutions. 
• Understanding of Claude, Python, Generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, and automation. 
• Good knowledge of Data governance, data platforms, analytics, and data quality.
• Ideally, experience with systems like SAP BO or ELO. 
• Experience with cloud and AI platforms, ideally in the Microsoft environment. 
• Understanding of the entire AI lifecycle – from idea to pilots to productive operation. 
• Experience with business cases, ROI considerations, and the economic evaluation of technology. 
• Basic understanding of modern IT and Microsoft environments. 
• Strong communication skills: You can talk to management about strategy and investments, with operational executives about processes, and with technical specialists about architecture, data, and AI. 
• Experience in change management and in building AI/Data competencies in specialist departments that are new to these topics. 
• Very good German language skills (C2) and good English language skills (B2).

• A secure job in a modern and sustainably oriented company.
• A responsible key position with direct influence on the further development of Eberhardt Service Group.
• Significant scope for design in building and further developing the AI & Data department.
• A collegial, family-like work environment with short decision-making paths.
• Exciting and varied projects in facility management.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Offers related to health, fitness, and mental health.
• Fair and market-competitive compensation, based on your experience and competencies.

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