AI Project Manager

ES03 GEA Westfalia Separator Ibérica, S.A.

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Alcobendas Until 10/3/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
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.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Support AI strategy definition and execution

  • Contribute to shaping the AI roadmap for Nutrition Plant Engineering aligned with business priorities
  • Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and overall GEA strategy

Drive use case identification and prioritization

  • Support business units in identifying high-value AI opportunities
  • Structure and manage the AI use case funnel
  • Define prioritization criteria based on impact, feasibility, and scalability

Lead AI use case assessments

  • Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders
  • Analyze processes and identify automation and optimization opportunities
  • Translate business needs into AI use cases

Develop business cases

  • Quantify value (efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalability)
  • Define KPIs and success metrics
  • Support decision-making with clear ROI-driven insights

Define solution approach

  • Propose best-fit AI solutions (build vs buy, tools, architecture approach)
  • Collaborate with technical teams to define implementation strategy
  • Ensure feasibility and alignment with IT and data landscape

Drive execution and coordination

  • Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners
  • Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies
  • Ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives

Enable AI adoption and democratization

  • Organize and facilitate AI workshops and training sessions
  • Promote AI awareness and best practices across the organization
  • Support change management and user adoption initiatives

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience in project management within digital, data, or AI-related initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of AI and analytics use cases in business environments.
  • Experience in business analysis, process optimization, or consulting.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
  • Experience developing business cases and value tracking.
  • Knowledge of AI tools, data platforms, or automation solutions is considered an advantage.
  • Fluent English required.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on value creation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments.
  • Proactive and hands-on approach.
  • High adaptability, learning agility, and continuous improvement mindset.

We offer:

  • Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities

  • Private health insurance plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model

  • 23 days of vacation per year

  • Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

  • Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally

  • The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

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About this role

Summary

Manage AI initiatives, translate business needs, coordinate stakeholders, promote AI adoption.

Job title

AI Project Manager

Experience level

professional

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Alcobendas, hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementAI and analytics use casesbusiness analysistechnical requirementsbusiness casesvalue tracking

Preferred skills

AI toolsdata platformsautomation solutions

Specializations

AIbusiness analysisprocess optimizationautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Hybrid City