The AI Project Manager is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI-driven initiatives that create measurable business value across the organization. This role requires a blend of business and technical expertise, translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions while driving adoption and ensuring successful implementation.<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Responsibilities / Tasks</b></p><h3>Support AI strategy definition and execution</h3><ul><li>Contribute to shaping the AI roadmap for Nutrition Plant Engineering aligned with business priorities</li><li>Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and overall GEA strategy</li></ul><p></p><h3>Drive use case identification and prioritization</h3><ul><li>Support business units in identifying high-value AI opportunities</li><li>Structure and manage the AI use case funnel</li><li>Define prioritization criteria based on impact, feasibility, and scalability</li></ul><p></p><h3>Lead AI use case assessments</h3><ul><li>Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze processes and identify automation and optimization opportunities</li><li>Translate business needs into AI use cases</li></ul><p></p><h3>Develop business cases</h3><ul><li>Quantify value (efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalability)</li><li>Define KPIs and success metrics</li><li>Support decision-making with clear ROI-driven insights</li></ul><p></p><h3>Define solution approach</h3><ul><li>Propose best-fit AI solutions (build vs buy, tools, architecture approach)</li><li>Collaborate with technical teams to define implementation strategy</li><li>Ensure feasibility and alignment with IT and data landscape</li></ul><p></p><h3>Drive execution and coordination</h3><ul><li>Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners</li><li>Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives</li></ul><p></p><h3>Enable AI adoption and democratization</h3><ul><li>Organize and facilitate AI workshops and training sessions</li><li>Promote AI awareness and best practices across the organization</li><li>Support change management and user adoption initiatives</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Your Profile / Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field.</li></ul><div><p></p><h3><b>Professional Knowledge &amp; Experience</b></h3><ul><li>Experience in <b>project management</b> within digital, data, or AI-related initiatives.</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>AI and analytics use cases</b> in business environments.</li><li>Experience in <b>business analysis, process optimization, or consulting</b>.</li><li>Ability to <b>translate business needs into technical requirements</b>.</li><li>Experience developing <b>business cases</b><b> and value tracking.</b></li><li>Knowledge of <b>AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions</b> is considered an advantage.</li><li><b>Fluent English required.</b></li></ul><p></p><h3><b>Skills &amp; Competencies</b></h3><ul><li>Strong <b>analytical and problem-solving skills</b>.</li><li><b>Strategic mindset</b> with a focus on value creation.</li><li>Excellent <b>stakeholder management and communication skills</b>.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in <b>cross-functional and international environments</b>.</li><li><b>Proactive and hands-on</b> approach.</li><li>High <b>adaptability, learning agility, and continuous improvement mindset</b>.</li></ul><p></p><p>We offer:</p><ul><li><p>Attractive compensation package aligned with experience &amp; responsibilities</p></li><li><p>Private health insurance plan</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model</p></li><li><p>23 days of vacation per year</p></li><li><p>Great work environment as part of a collaborative team</p></li><li><p>Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to join a company recognized as a <b>Top Employer 2026</b></p></li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><b>Did we spark your interest?</b><br>Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.</span></p>

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AI Project Manager

The AI Project Manager is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI-driven initiatives that create measurable business value across the organization. This role requires a blend of business and technical expertise, translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions while driving adoption and ensuring successful implementation.<p></p><p><b>Responsibilities / Tasks</b></p><h3>Support AI strategy definition and execution</h3><ul><li>Contribute to shaping the AI roadmap for Nutrition Plant Engineering aligned with business priorities</li><li>Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and overall GEA strategy</li></ul><p></p><h3>Drive use case identification and prioritization</h3><ul><li>Support business units in identifying high-value AI opportunities</li><li>Structure and manage the AI use case funnel</li><li>Define prioritization criteria based on impact, feasibility, and scalability</li></ul><p></p><h3>Lead AI use case assessments</h3><ul><li>Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze processes and identify automation and optimization opportunities</li><li>Translate business needs into AI use cases</li></ul><p></p><h3>Develop business cases</h3><ul><li>Quantify value (efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalability)</li><li>Define KPIs and success metrics</li><li>Support decision-making with clear ROI-driven insights</li></ul><p></p><h3>Define solution approach</h3><ul><li>Propose best-fit AI solutions (build vs buy, tools, architecture approach)</li><li>Collaborate with technical teams to define implementation strategy</li><li>Ensure feasibility and alignment with IT and data landscape</li></ul><p></p><h3>Drive execution and coordination</h3><ul><li>Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners</li><li>Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives</li></ul><p></p><h3>Enable AI adoption and democratization</h3><ul><li>Organize and facilitate AI workshops and training sessions</li><li>Promote AI awareness and best practices across the organization</li><li>Support change management and user adoption initiatives</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Profile / Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field.</li></ul><div><p></p><h3><b>Professional Knowledge &amp; Experience</b></h3><ul><li>Experience in <b>project management</b> within digital, data, or AI-related initiatives.</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>AI and analytics use cases</b> in business environments.</li><li>Experience in <b>business analysis, process optimization, or consulting</b>.</li><li>Ability to <b>translate business needs into technical requirements</b>.</li><li>Experience developing <b>business cases</b><b> and value tracking.</b></li><li>Knowledge of <b>AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions</b> is considered an advantage.</li><li><b>Fluent English required.</b></li></ul><p></p><h3><b>Skills &amp; Competencies</b></h3><ul><li>Strong <b>analytical and problem-solving skills</b>.</li><li><b>Strategic mindset</b> with a focus on value creation.</li><li>Excellent <b>stakeholder management and communication skills</b>.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in <b>cross-functional and international environments</b>.</li><li><b>Proactive and hands-on</b> approach.</li><li>High <b>adaptability, learning agility, and continuous improvement mindset</b>.</li></ul><p></p><p>We offer:</p><ul><li><p>Attractive compensation package aligned with experience &amp; responsibilities</p></li><li><p>Private health insurance plan</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model</p></li><li><p>23 days of vacation per year</p></li><li><p>Great work environment as part of a collaborative team</p></li><li><p>Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to join a company recognized as a <b>Top Employer 2026</b></p></li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b>Did we spark your interest?</b><br />Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.</span></p>

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