Head of AI Architecture (German Speaker)

We are looking for an experienced Head of AI Architecture to define and establish the enterprise AI architecture, platforms and data foundations required to scale AI securely and efficiently.

This is a senior interim consulting role requiring strong enterprise architecture, data, integration and technology leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise AI architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design and govern AI platforms, data architecture and integration patterns.
• Establish scalable, secure and compliant AI solutions.
• Build enterprise data foundations and governance frameworks.
• Enable effective integration of AI capabilities across enterprise systems.
• Establish and maintain responsible AI, security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate closely with product, data, engineering, IT and business stakeholders.
• Establish architecture standards that enable reuse and standardization across AI initiatives.

Key Focus Areas

• AI platforms and tooling
• Data architecture and governance
• Enterprise system integration
• Security, compliance and responsible AI
• Engineering standardization and reuse

Expected Outcomes

• A scalable and secure enterprise AI architecture foundation.
• Faster deployment of AI use cases across the organization.
• Reusable AI components and standardized platforms.
• Improved enterprise data quality, governance and availability.
• Architecture capable of supporting the organization's growing AI portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• 12+ years of overall professional experience.
• Strong senior-level experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, technology consulting, engineering or related areas.
• German language proficiency is required.
• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, system integration and data architecture.
• Experience designing scalable, secure and governed enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across business, data, engineering and IT teams.
• Understanding of security, governance and compliance considerations within enterprise technology environments.
• As AI is a relatively new field, extensive years of dedicated AI experience are not mandatory. Candidates with limited direct AI experience but strong architecture and enterprise technology experience may be considered.
• Candidate must be based in Germany or able to work effectively in the German market.
• Must be willing to travel for face-to-face client meetings when required.

Engagement Details

• Location: Germany — Remote
• Contract Type: Interim / Contract
• Duration: 9–12 months
• Extension: Possibility of further extension based on client requirements
• Start Date: ASAP
• Language: German

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