Head of AI - Driving Innovation Across Product & Enterprise (f/m/d)

Head of AI - Driving Innovation Across Product & Enterprise (f/m/d)

Work environment

At Volkswagen Group Innovation, we are pioneering the technologies that will define the future of mobility and industry. We are looking for a visionary AI Expert with proven leadership experience to spearhead our AI strategy across two dynamic domains: Product AI and Enterprise AI. Collaborate with top experts in a dynamic, international environment with innovation hubs in Germany, the USA, China, Israel and India. As our Head of AI, you will lead a group of AI developers driving AI innovation across domains. You will play a key role in translating cutting‑edge research into scalable solutions, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation.

Possible taks within this role

• Managing and inspiring a group of AI developers working across international hubs as well as fostering collaboration with top experts and diverse stakeholders, aligning teams around strategic objectives
• Developing with the team intelligence features and ensuring integration of AI into real‑world automotive and mobility products
• Bridging research and implementation by identifying promising AI technologies and ensuring their scalable deployment as well as engaging with internal and external partners to drive AI transformation
• Product AI Leadership: Driving intelligent features in areas such as Autonomous Driving, Smart Cabin Experiences, and other next‑generation mobility solutions
• Enterprise AI Strategy: Leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, logistics, and production processes, unlocking new levels of operational excellence

Qualification Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Physics or Electronics with a strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field
• Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI
• A strong track record of leading AI teams and projects, ideally across both product development and enterprise transformation as well as leadership experience in research, pre‑development and development projects in the field of AI & Machine Learning
• Experience in applying AI to real‑world automotive or mobility products as well as enterprise systems (e.g., supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, intelligent automation)
• Experience working in international setups, collaborating across geographies and cultures
• Strategic thinking, excellent communication skills in English C1 and German B2 and the ability to inspire and align diverse stakeholders