Senior AI & Data Strategy Lead; f​/m​/x

INNOVATION IS IMAGINING WHAT NO ONE ELSE CAN.

At the BMW Group, everything starts with passion. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work unite that we can shape the future together.

As part of BMW Group’s AI leadership function, we define the strategic direction for Data & AI across the company and translate global technology trends into concrete, value-generating initiatives. Together with top management, business functions, and BMW Group IT, we shape the AI agenda, set priorities, and ensure execution with measurable business impact.

• You define and continuously refine the BMW Group’s AI & Data strategy, aligned with corporate objectives and global technology trends.
• You analyze global AI, data, and digitalization trends and assess their relevance and impact for BMW’s business, products, and operations.
• You translate strategic insights into committed action plans, roadmaps, and investment priorities with clear ownership and KPIs.
• You identify, structure, and prioritize high-impact AI initiatives across functions and divisions, ensuring focus on business value and scalability.
• You act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, aligning management, business units, and IT around shared AI goals.
• You steer cross-functional initiatives from strategy definition to execution readiness, ensuring sustainable transfer into line organizations.
• You establish governance, success metrics, and decision frameworks to track progress and business impact of AI initiatives.

• University degree in computer science, data science, engineering, economics, or a comparable field.
• At least five years of professional experience in AI, data, digital strategy, or technology-driven transformation in a complex organization.
• Proven track record of understanding global AI business and technology trends and translating them into concrete, committed action plans.
• Demonstrated success in driving AI or data initiatives with significant, measurable business impact.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills combined with the ability to operate effectively in executive-level environments. Highly analytical and consultative mindset with structured problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of modern AI technologies and their opportunities and limitations from a business perspective. Experienced in working across organizational boundaries and aligning diverse stakeholders behind a common strategy.
• Very good written and spoken English skills. Knowledge of German, both written and spoken, is an advantage.

Would you like to help us drive the AI transformation at BMW?

Apply now!

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Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

• Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow together.
• Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Attractive, fair and performance-related remuneration.
• High level of job security.
• Annual special payments such as vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and profit sharing.
• Flexible working hours including 6 weeks annual leave and overtime compensation.

Type of employment: unlimited
Working hours: full-time

When you apply, the next steps in the selection process include an online test followed by interviews with the hiring manager (either virtual or in person).

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form . Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e-mail.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here .