Team Lead Data

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
- 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