Head of Department for Digital Control, Data and AI (m/f/d)

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Your application is important to us, even if you don't meet all the listed requirements: Your experience and talents are what matter to us, and we look forward to getting to know the person behind the application. Let's find out together how you can enrich our team! At Energie Waldeck Frankenberg GmbH, we are committed to equal opportunities and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, age, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, origin, or disability. Your application will be treated confidentially.

Shape the digital future with data, analytics and artificial intelligence – and create the foundation for better decisions, more efficient processes and sustainable business success.

Head of Department for Digital Control, Data and AI (m/f/d)
Location: Korbach | Remote | Working hours: Full-time

What's it about?

For you, data is more than just numbers – it's the key to innovation, transparency, and intelligent business management. In this strategically important leadership role, you will be responsible for the further development of our data, analytics, and AI landscape and create the conditions for data-driven decisions throughout the company.

Together with your team, you will develop modern data platforms, establish effective governance structures, and actively drive digital transformation. You will combine technological expertise with leadership skills and strategic thinking.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Professional and disciplinary management of the department
• Development and implementation of a future-oriented data, analytics and AI strategy
• Managing the entire lifecycle of data platforms, data products, and AI solutions.
• Together with your team, build and continuously develop modern data and analytics platforms.
• Responsibility for data quality, data classification, and data release and governance processes
• Introduction and further development of standards in the field of business intelligence, reporting and KPI management
• Initiate, prioritize, and successfully implement strategic data, analytics, and AI projects.
• Advising specialist departments on the identification and implementation of data-driven use cases
• Design and control automation, workflow and integration solutions in the data environment
• Establishment and further development of a structured Project Management Office (PMO) within the area of ​​responsibility
• Ensuring compliance with data protection, security and compliance requirements.
• Collaboration with specialist departments, IT, data protection, information security and external partners
• Continuously monitor and further develop the economic efficiency, stability, and value contribution of the data platforms and AI solutions.
• To provide management-oriented reports, analyses and decision-making tools for corporate management.

Your profile:

• Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, data science or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional and management experience in the field of data management, business intelligence, analytics or artificial intelligence
• Solid expertise in modern data architectures, data platforms and cloud technologies
• Experience in building and operating data warehouse, reporting and analytics solutions
• Knowledge in the areas of data protection, information security, data governance and AI governance
• Strong strategic thinking skills and experience in managing complex transformation and digitalization projects
• Strong communication and consulting skills, as well as a passion for inspiring people to embrace change.
• A structured, solution-oriented approach to work and a keen sense of priorities.

What makes you stand out:

• You maintain an overview even in complex situations and make well-founded decisions.
• You approach problems in a structured and analytical way and develop viable solutions.
• You take responsibility and drive topics forward independently.
• You communicate clearly, reliably, and on equal terms with different stakeholders.
• You see new technologies and changes as an opportunity.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• A strategically important leadership position with considerable scope for shaping policy.
• The opportunity to significantly shape the development and advancement of a modern data and AI landscape.
• Challenging and varied tasks at the interface of technology, innovation and corporate management
• Collaboration with dedicated specialist departments and a strong IT team
• Individual training and development opportunities
• A modern working environment with flexible working conditions and attractive additional benefits.

You haven't done all of this before? No problem – what's important is that you understand the connections and are eager to develop yourself and your team further.

Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of tomorrow's energy world!

• Contact Department

  Patrick Gerard will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your future work and responsibilities.

  Patrick Gerard

  05631 955-330

  patrick.gerard@ewf.de

• Contact Staff

  Lara Haberkamm will be happy to answer any further questions you may have about this job posting.

  Lara Haberkamm

  Personal

  05631 955-429

  0171 9129875 (for WhatsApp*)

  lara.haberkamm@ewf.de