KOSTAL Group is hiring a KOSTAL Group AI Solution Architect | SmartRecruiters

AI Technology Leadership Specialist Full-time Career level: Young Professionals / Professionals Type of Employment: Permanent Company Description KOSTAL Group is a worldwide, self-governed, family-owned enterprise based in Germany. We create and manufacture technologically sophisticated electronic and mechatronic products for automotive and adjacent sectors. We employ over 20,000 individuals across 46 global locations, delivering adaptable, knowledgeable, and customer-centric services. Our Shared Services Center provides internal technological and auxiliary support to global company subsidiaries. About the Role We are recruiting an AI Technology Leadership Specialist to architect, propel, and continuously evolve our technological ecosystem. This position transcends technical boundaries and embraces strategic vision, positioning the successful candidate to ultimately guide our internal technological innovation team. You will establish foundational frameworks for constructing robust technological capabilities, emphasizing enhanced self-service AI offerings like our internal enterprise AI platform, advising technological experts on advanced implementation, and critically, constructing and governing a comprehensive AI infrastructure while collaborating with internal teams and external specialists. Your primary focus will involve leveraging Microsoft Azure and premier AI providers, including OpenAI, to develop scalable, innovative, business-aligned solutions. Key Responsibilities - Architect, implement, and manage AI solutions synchronized with organizational technological objectives - Engage stakeholders through collaborative workshops to translate complex requirements into actionable technological strategies - Provide architectural leadership for platform development and governance - Participate in continuous refinement of technological adoption roadmaps - Conduct knowledge-transfer workshops to enhance team AI technology proficiency - Develop, mentor, and lead emerging internal innovation teams - Actively prototype and deliver solutions alongside internal and external experts - Manage future technological operations team, coordinating with external partners to realize resilient, forward-looking solutions Required Skills & Qualifications - Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise-scale cloud solutions with AI expertise - Profound understanding of machine learning services, agentic architectures, orchestration frameworks - Ability to rapidly comprehend complex organizational processes - Hands-on expertise with advanced AI services and analytics platforms - Superior communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities - Robust project management experience in cross-functional environments - Leadership potential with team-building motivation - Minimum 5 years professional technological experience, 2 years specific AI focus - University degree in Computer Science - Exceptional English communication skills Desirable Experience - Enterprise AI adoption strategy development - Enterprise data architecture familiarity - Advanced technical degree - Professional technological certifications Additional Information - Flexible working arrangements with remote options - Opportunities for continuous professional development - Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, performance bonuses, flexible budgets