AI Transformation and Project Expert

Vaillant Group; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - USD 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of climate solutions is seeking an AI Transformation & Change Manager in Germany. This role involves driving AI adoption, creating training programs, and managing strategic projects. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, strong facilitation skills, and be fluent in German and English. The company offers a hybrid work environment and extensive employee development programs. Join us to help shape a sustainable future in heating and contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Buy vacation days

Health management programs

Individual development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enabling large scale adoption of AI and managing projects.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices and ability to track project impact.
• Empathy, clarity in communication, and ability to invite diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the organization.
• Establish training pathways and promote responsible AI use.
• Manage strategic AI projects ensuring planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Training design and delivery

Responsible AI practices knowledge

Communication skills in German and English

Education

University degree or equivalent in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Modern data science toolchains

Job description

Filling most of our leadership positions internally. And offering tailor-made training programs and opportunities to work on exciting international projects. Both count. Both are us.

AI Transformation and Project Expert (m/f/d)

Company: Vaillant Group Business Services GmbH Location:Remscheid-DEUCountry: Germany (DE) Brand: Vaillant Group

What we achieve together

In your role as AI Transformation & Change Manager, you drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the Vaillant Group—combining people-focused change with structured project delivery.

• You will enable organization-wide literacy in AI and ethics, establishing training pathways and promoting responsible use across teams
• Your responsibilities will include maintaining a curated catalogue of AI trainings, coordinating learning paths with HR, and facilitating best‑practice sharing across domains
• Together with an interdisciplinary community, you are building and nurturing our AI ambassador network to foster collaboration, department‑specific learning materials and knowledge exchange
• By creating inspiring formats—such as “AI at Vaillant Group” and the “Vaillant AI Forum”—you strengthen community engagement and transparent communication
• Your responsibilities include managing strategic AI projects and subprojects, ensuring planning, resource allocation and budget tracking with our team of Data Scientists and Engineers
• By coordinating RFPs, Proofs of Concept and governance meetings, you keep stakeholders informed and aligned

What makes us successful together

• Qualification: You bring a university degree or equivalent in business, social sciences, data/technology or a related field, combined with formal training in change management and project methods
• Experience: You have proven experience enabling large scale adoption of AI, managing cross functional projects and subprojects
• Know-how and skills: You demonstrate strong facilitation, training design and delivery skills, knowledge of responsible AI practices and compliance, and the ability to define and track key performance indicators for adoption, maturity and project impact
• Nice to have: Experience with Microsoft 365, learning platforms and modern data science toolchains, exposure to vendor selection and procurement, and familiarity with solution governance in regulated environments
• Personality: You combine empathy and clarity, communicate with care and confidence, invite diverse perspectives, and inspire sustained behavior change
• Laguage skills: You communicate confidently in German and English at all levels

What you can count on

• Hybrid Work: We offer our employees the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis. There is also the option to temporarily work from a country within the European Union
• Onboarding: Our clearly structured onboarding process, including an Onboarding App, enables us to integrate new employees into Vaillant Group quickly and in a targeted manner
• Buy vacation days: Whether you need a longer break for a vacation, more time with your family or simply a break from your daily work routine - purchasing additional vacation days gives you the chance to take an extended break
• Health management: We offer comprehensive preventive health counseling & measures
• Individual development: Our development programs "GROW, EVOLVE, LEAD and EXCEL" prepare you for the next step in your career

What makes us special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy-saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.

We rely on digital application processes – not only to work more efficiently, but also to help conserve resources. Therefore, we kindly ask you to apply online only.