About us
The appliedAI Initiative elevates Europe’s industry to become shapers in the age of AI, creating a future that we desire to live in. Through our ecosystem of strong partners, comprehensive programs, services and solutions we advance companies holistically on their AI journey. With our uniquely diverse, interdisciplinary, and driven team, we build on deep technical expertise while specializing on applicability of the solutions. We share a mindset of collaboration and openness with our ecosystem of leading companies and tech players. Our common goal is to strengthen the European landscape, jointly creating unique knowledge for applying trustworthy AI. We believe that AI Agents will be the dominant topic for AI in the near future and that appliedAI with its partner ecosystem will impact how this technology is being used in industry and beyond in Europe.
Your mission
As part of appliedAI’s Strategy & Transformation team, you’ll take ownership of individual analyses and workstreams that help our partner companies - from DAX corporates to larger “Mittelstand” organizations - build and scale their AI ambitions. Working directly with client teams and internal experts, you’ll turn strategic AI questions into structured, actionable outputs, while deepening the technical grounding that sets appliedAI’s approach apart. This is a role for someone ready to run defined pieces of client work independently, with a senior strategist as their sounding board.
Your tasks will include:
Own defined workstreams within AI strategy and use case portfolio engagements for partner companies, coordinating directly with client working-level contacts
Lead the execution of AI maturity assessments, from structuring the approach to presenting findings and recommendations to client teams
Design and facilitate workshops with client teams incl. management stakeholders, translating strategic AI questions into concrete concepts and solution guidelines
Evaluate and prioritize AI use cases across business functions, assessing technical feasibility, data requirements, and business value together with technical experts
Drive the development of reusable assets and frameworks for the Strategy & Transformation team, and help junior colleagues and the wider company to make use of these assets
Stay ahead of relevant AI research, tools, and industry practice, and turn it into concrete inputs for ongoing client engagements
Your profile
Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a technical or business-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration)
Around 1-2 years of relevant experience applying AI/ML in a business context, e.g., as a consultant, analyst, or in an applied AI/data role
Solid working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals (e.g., LLMs, machine learning, data pipelines) and confidence assessing the technical feasibility of use cases
Hands-on experience with tools such as Claude code / Claude Cowork/Github Copilot and comfort working directly with data and technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and communicate solutions clearly
A proactive team player, comfortable taking ownership and interacting directly with client teams
Fluent in English and German, communicating confidently with both customers and colleagues in either language
What we offer
A highly qualified and motivated team of ~90 people is on a journey to change the rapidly evolving European AI Landscape
Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model: You can choose to work from our vibrant offices - either at the IPAI in Heilbronn or the House of Communication in Munich - while also enjoying the flexibility to work remotely a few days each week
Opportunity to shape a variety of projects and the development of new, original content based on the latest developments in AI and its adoption in businesses
An atmosphere that encourages to think and experiment in new ways with software, hardware, and processes
A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners, and tech companies
No fixed budget for growth – you decide how you want to develop, whether through training, certifications, conferences, or new challenges
Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond), as well as online courses
JobRad: Lease a bike for a cheaper rate via JobRad and we cover the bike insurance on top
Sabbatical option: You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after min. 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world
PME Familienservice: A 24/7 support for a successful work & life in any life situation. Benefit from free support in areas like life coaching, child care and many other options
Mobility budget: Every month we contribute to your individual mobility usage with public transport or shared mobility offers within the app Moovster
Workation: Work from anywhere in the EU/EWR area for up to 3 months per year - combining working at a nice place and spending your leisure time in the evening like vacation
Contact
Lucas Fernandes - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
appliedAI Initiative GmbH, August-Everding-Str. 25, 81671 München