Ruhr Region
I am #OPENTODRIVEAI. And I am looking for my next permanent position. For data, AI, governance, and digital processes. For impact, not just concepts. What you get: An experienced Business Consultant Data & AI who translates vision into execution. 30+ years of IT and management. Line and consulting roles. Experience with corporations and medium-sized businesses. Internationally deployable. I was responsible for the digitization of data and processes in a corporation. Setting up data governance with clear roles, policies, and KPI framework. Establishing a Data Governance Office. Standardized interfaces via API and EDI. Roadmaps. Training for data literacy. Compliance and regulation. Leadership and budget for 14+ employees. My topics for your organization: AI strategy and governance. Data strategy and operating model. Master data management. Data quality management. Process design and automation. Data products and data logistics. KPI transparency. Change that is supported. I am a generalist (Hands On) with depth (T-profile). I connect business, IT, and specialist areas. I listen. I structure. I make decisions. I deliver. Algorithmic adhocracy instead of silo thinking. From the sketch on the board to go-live. Industry knowledge including retail (B2B, B2C), manufacturing, automotive, energy, media, logistics. Fluent in German and English. CxO sparring partner. Team and partner management. Program and project management with substance. Roles that fit: Head of Data & AI. Head of Data Governance. Director of Data Platform. Program Manager of Digital Transformation. CDO/CAIO environment. Manager Demand and Portfolio Data & AI. Manager Data & AI Enablement. Business Consultant Data & AI. Related job roles. Permanent position, preferably long-term. DACH: Home-Office; NRW: Hybrid; Duisburg +100km: Onsite. Your pain points that I address: Master data chaos. Lack of responsibilities. Shadow processes. Poor data quality. Unclear KPIs. AI without guardrails. Proliferation of interfaces. Culture without data competence. If you want to seriously advance data & AI, get in touch with me. Right here via DM. Or by email. Further facts from my CV and references are available upon personal contact. I look forward to hearing from you. From vision to execution. #OPENTODRIVEAI #Data #AI #DataGovernance #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #DataQuality #MasterData #ProcessExcellence #API #EDI #OperatingModel
Expanding and deepening my knowledge of relevant key technologies for the agricultural trade sector and updating necessary modern management skills in preparation of my upcoming new professional role as "Head of Digital Data and Processes" of a large market-leading German agricultural trading group: Artificial Intelligence (AI) - AI technologies, such as neural networks and LLM based solutions, can be used for precise application of fertilizers and crop protection products. They also enable the recognition, classification and quality control of products. Digital platforms - B2B and B2C platforms that offer industry-specific AI building blocks as modules for agribusiness processes are also relevant. These platforms can be based on cloud or on-premise platforms and allow stakeholders to define contractual terms such as usage and reproduction rights. Data infrastructure - An open data infrastructure that ensures data governance, data security and sovereignty is important for the exchange and use of data in the agri-trade sector. Smart farming - Digital technologies in smart farming, such as fully digitalized harvesting machines and drones, help to optimize processes and personnel deployment. They also enable resource savings, such as the reduction of fertilizers and pesticides. API-led connectivity - This integration approach empowers an agricultural trading group to efficiently orchestrate data and systems across its vast network, enhancing real-time insights and operational agility. It streamlines the integration of emerging technologies and services, fostering innovation and sustaining competitive advantage in the dynamic agricultural market.