Team Lead Data & AI Programmatic Approach (d/f/m)
TK Elevator GmbH — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
We are seeking an experienced hands on Leader to support our AI programmatic approach and our portfolio management across global departments. This pivotal role will drive the structured identification, evaluation, and execution of AI use cases, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and stakeholder expectations. Fostering a clear mission: Generate business value from AI and data across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management of AI Use Cases: Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of AI use cases. Jointly evaluate feasibility, business value, and strategic fit with internal Stakeholder. Ensure transparency and alignment across functions.
- Business Value Assessment: Assess and articulate the business value of AI use cases. Identify high-impact opportunities and avoid low-value or speculative efforts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds—technical, business, finance, compliance—to align interests, communicate clearly, and foster shared ownership of AI initiatives.
- Strategic Roadmapping & Prioritization: Develop and maintain a roadmap for AI initiatives. Balance innovation with compliance, risk, and resource constraints to maximize impact.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as a central point of contact for AI-related topics. Translate complex AI concepts into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences. Facilitate consensus and decision-making.
- AI Governance & Policy Integration: Collaborate with digital governance teams to ensure AI initiatives comply with internal policies and external regulations. Support policy definition and continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership: Promote a culture of learning and iteration. Stay abreast of AI trends and technologies, and bring forward innovative ideas that are both visionary and executable.
- Performance Tracking and Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the portfolio. Report progress, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders, using data to refine the governance strategy as necessary.
- Lead a small team of data/AI and business/process experts directly and drive / orchestrate a larger group of contributors functionally
Who we are looking for
- Education and Experience
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years in top-tier strategy consulting, digital transformation, AI program management, or portfolio governance.
- Proven track record in managing cross-functional programs and driving strategic initiatives.
- Strong judgment in evaluating feasibility and value of digital/AI initiatives
- Skills:
- Strong conceptual and strategic thinking
- Solid understanding of AI technologies and their business applications.
- Skilled in program/project management and stakeholder alignment.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, and collaboration platforms like JIRA and Confluence or Azure DevOps.
- Strong leadership skills and proven track record of leading directly and indirectly across countries and functions
- Soft Skills:
- Team player with a “can-do” attitude
- Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and business perspectives. Highly collaborative with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to shifting requirements.
- Strong decision-making abilities, with an emphasis on stakeholder alignment and strategic vision.
- Language:
- Proficient English communication skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages, such as German is beneficial.
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.
Uwe Hüsken
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/10/24 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01228 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
