Hybrid Project Lead, Data & AI

at anacision GmbH

• Job title: Project Lead, Data & AI
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Karlsruhe, Germany

About the role

• Project Lead managing the planning and execution of AI and data projects for public administration clients. Collaborating with stakeholders and guiding team in the successful delivery of solutions.

Responsibilities

• As Project Lead (Data & AI; m/f/d) you are responsible for the successful planning, management and delivery of complex client projects in the areas of AI and data analytics.
• You act as the central interface between clients and an interdisciplinary team — with a good understanding of technical content while maintaining a clear focus on project accountability.
• Independently manage projects in Data Science & AI — from requirements gathering to successful production rollout and beyond.
• Structure and prioritize tasks together with the team and take on operational project leadership.
• Work closely with our clients to align on requirements, deliverables, blockers and next steps.
• Facilitate workshops and maintain regular communication with client-side stakeholders.
• Continuous risk management, resource planning and time management.
• Support Data Scientists and software developers in the technical design and integration of AI solutions.
• Identify new project opportunities and expand existing client relationships.
• Actively contribute to and further develop our internal processes.

Requirements

• Degree in a STEM field, industrial engineering or a comparable program.
• At least 2 years' experience in project management — ideally in data, analytics or AI projects; from requirements gathering to operationalization and, where applicable, beyond.
• Strong communication skills and experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic technical understanding of data science, AI or software development.
• Experience working with agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High degree of independent, solution-oriented working style, strong team spirit, high motivation and commitment.
• Very good German and English language skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, part-time arrangements and flexible work locations (within Germany) to support work–life balance and compatibility with family commitments.
• A varied and responsible role in an innovative and dynamic environment.
• Freedom to drive your own ideas.
• Time for individual professional development, including up to 4 hours per week through internal or external training.
• Private use of laptop and mobile phone, plus financial support for setting up a home office.
• Collaboration in a motivated team with flat hierarchies.
• 30 days of vacation per year.
• Bike leasing.
• Regular team events.