🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain · 16h ago
Program Manager AI Transformation (m/f/d)
Nordex Group
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As part of our growth we are looking for a Program Manager AI Transformation. In this role, you will lead the AI-driven transformation of Global Engineering, turning product development complexity into competitive advantage. Responsibilities include translating AI into tangible product development impact across core Competence Centers (such as Mechanical, Blade, Electrical, Control & SCADA Engineering including, Load calculation and Turbine Validation & Documentation), as well as cross-functional Units such as Platform & Portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technical Lead.Your TasksThe role is also responsible for ensuring that AI initiatives move beyond isolated pilots into scalable, industrialized solutions embedded in end-to-end engineering processes, aligned with Nordex’s strategic priorities. Amongst others, the following tasks will be performed:Lead End-to-End Engineering AI Transformation:Drive redesign of key Development processes leveraging AI across:Competence Centers such as Mechanical, Blade, Electrical, Control & SCADA Engineering including, Load calculation and Turbine Validation & DocumentationCross-functional Engineering Units such as Platform & Portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technical Lead Identify and prioritize high-impact use casesEnsure transformation is business-driven and outcome-focused, not technology-ledDefine governance, decision-making frameworks, and prioritization mechanismsEnsure alignment between Engineering, IT, and external partners Drive Execution:Lead delivery of AI initiatives from concept → pilot → full-scale deploymentEnsure solutions are embedded into real operational workflowsTrack and deliver measurable impact on:Product Development times (new product variants, new towers, load assessments)Quality of digital products such as Turbine & Power Plant Software performanceRequirement analysis time (patents, standards, grid codes)Planning accuracy of projectsCost competitiveness Accelerate Adoption and Change:Drive large-scale adoption across Global Engineering (Competence Centers, Cross functional Units, all Engineering sites GER, ESP, IND, CHN)Align senior stakeholders and product development teams around new ways of workingLead change managementEmbed data-driven decision making and AI-enabled processes Build Capabilities and Organization:Define required skills, capabilities, and roles for AI-enabled operationsBuild and lead a cross-functional transformation team (tbd with AI functional leads in Engineering sub units or AI Engineers)Develop internal capabilities while leveraging external partners where neededContribute to the definition of a long-term workforce transformation plan aligned with AI adoptionYour Profile5+ years in Engineering / R&D environmentsExperience in complex, global industrial organizations, such as energy, automotive, heavy industry, etc. Experience in wind energy or heavy manufacturing is a strong plusProven track record in leading large-scale transformation programs and delivering measurable operational and financial impactStrong understanding of AI and GenAI applications in operations, process automation, workflow orchestration, data management, systems integration, and operational IT environments Ability to translate AI capabilities into real business value (not theoretical use cases)Advanced English level is mandatory (C1 level or above). Skills in Spanish and German will be a plusStrong leadership and influence across senior executive stakeholdersAbility to operate across corporate, regional, and plant-level organizationsExcellent communication skills bridging business and technologyHigh level of execution focus, pragmatism, and resilienceStrong change management capabilities in complex environmentsFor foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.Your BenefitsIn addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:Some offers may vary by locationNordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.Sourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.