Head (m/f/x) of AI Partnership Program

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.

We are looking for a seasoned AI leader who wants to shape the future of AI adoption at scale. As Head of AI Partnership Program, you will design and drive the growth of our flagship partnership product, creating a platform where leading companies come together to solve shared challenges and accelerate AI adoption. Your deep understanding of AI and business transformation will be key to maintaining and further extending a vibrant and collaborative partner community — by shaping the strategic framework, content agenda, and long-term relationships that make these partnerships thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your experience as a Head of AI or Senior AI Executive to influence how organizations across industries collaborate, learn, and innovate together. You will lead a dedicated team, work closely with C-level stakeholders, and ensure our partnership product delivers real impact for every member of the ecosystem.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and own the product roadmap and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for our partnership offerings, focusing on partner satisfaction (NPS), engagement, and renewal rates
• Own and nurture customer relationships at the C-level and Director level, acting as a trusted strategic advisor to translate their needs into actionable value
• Lead and mentor the team of transformation strategists and ecosystem managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance
• Develop and execute a strategic content agenda in close collaboration with partners and internal experts to establish thought leadership and maximize the impact of our partnership
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow our partner base, meeting ambitious acquisition targets and expanding our ecosystem's reach
• Act as the central point of contact for our partners, ensuring their needs are met and their feedback is systematically integrated into our product and service development to drive continuous improvement

• Significant professional experience as a Head of AI or in a similar senior leadership role within a large enterprise, with a proven track record of success
• Deep understanding of AI technology as well as the strategic challenges and opportunities of business transformation
• A strong, pragmatic customer-orientation mindset with a primary focus on value creation and building lasting partner relationships
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, inspire, and manage a team of experts
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners
• A passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to a high-performing, dynamic team
• Fluent German and English language skills are required

• 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
• Hottest topics of the next decade and freedom and trust to initiate own activities
• A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners, and tech companies
• Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond)
• JobRad leasing option
• You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world.

Lucas Fernandes - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
appliedAI Initiative GmbH, August-Everding-Str. 25, 81671 München