AI & Data Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

Our client

On behalf of our client — a company with a clearly defined innovation and technology agenda — we are seeking an experienced individual as AI & Data Strategy Manager (m/f/d), reporting directly to the Head of Global Data.

Our client is building the data foundations required to scale AI across the organisation. The Data Assets team uses AI-powered data intake, data linkage and external data sourcing to turn structured and unstructured information into AI-ready assets. This lets the team support high-impact AI use cases with measurable business value.

The team works across Germany and the US and partners closely with business units and central functions. The role reports to the Head of Data Assets, works with senior stakeholders and helps shape the group’s AI readiness and data governance agenda.

Your tasks

• Drive AI readiness agenda by building the data foundations required for scalable AI adoption
• Prepare, coordinate and follow up on the Data Board and steer associated Data Enablement activities across business and central units
• Lead strategic initiatives related to AI-powered data intake, data linkage and information enrichment
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to enable high-impact AI use cases through improved data availability and connectivity
• Develop executive communication, decision papers and strategic recommendations for board members and senior executives
• Collaborate closely with business units to understand AI-related opportunities, challenges and data needs
• Support strategic discussions with clients, partners and data providers regarding data availability and AI-enabled opportunities
• Promote AI-enabled capabilities, reusable information assets and data enablement services across the group

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field
• 4+ years in strategy consulting, data strategy, AI transformation, or a comparable corporate strategy function
• Good understanding of AI, Generative AI, machine learning and modern approaches for transforming structured and unstructured information into AI-ready assets
• Strong focus on delivering business impact at scale through AI, data and technology, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of translating business needs into scalable solutions and measurable value
• Experience in AI transformation initiatives and understanding of the data capabilities required for AI adoption, including data intake, data linkage and AI-ready information assets
• Good understanding of reinsurance and/or primary insurance
• Integrative personality, strong in building and maintaining relationships (internally and externally)
• Strong communication skills with the capability to present complex concepts across all management levels
• Drive and dedication, as well as creativity and hands-on attitude to initiate and execute use cases
• Experience in managing diverse stakeholder groups across all management levels
• Excellent German and English language knowledge