Manager Digitalization (d/m/w)

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Take global responsibility for defining, developing, and implementing AI engineering methods, tools, and digital solutions
• Ensure the successful delivery of complex AI transformation programs, combining strategic consulting and hands-on implementation
• Provide disciplinary and technical management of AI Engineering teams in Nürnberg, Herzogenaurach, Pune, and Toulouse
• Manage the global budget, cost centers, and project portfolio for the AI Engineering Hub.
• Lead and develop four diverse, cross-functional teams, fostering an open and collaborative culture guided by shared purpose and vision
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent to build high-performing, empowered teams able to meet evolving business needs
• Cultivate strong executive relationships, acting as a strategic partner for company-wide AI transformation initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement by tracking key delivery KPIs, optimizing processes, and developing scalable, efficient AI solutions

Your Qualifications

• Successfully completed academic degree
• 10+ years of experience in professional services, consulting, or technical delivery leadership roles
• Strong engineering background, ideally in data and/or AI systems—able to engage credibly with technical teams and clients on C-Level
• Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary service teams; Hands-on experience delivering complex AI transformation projects, from strategy to technical implementation
• Leader-of-leaders: able to coach and scale senior engineering and delivery managers
• Skilled in building scalable, process-driven technical delivery operations with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Experience in integrating AI agents, automation, or intelligent tooling into delivery and operational workflows
• Demonstrated success in driving measurable customer value and aligning solutions to real business outcomes
• Delivery mindset with the ability to shape modular, scalable service offerings rooted in technical excellence

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your online application.

Your Contact

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Fanny Korb

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