AI Project Lead

We are looking for you to complement our team of round pegs in square holes

AI is transforming everything, and we make sure the right people are ahead of the curve. We do so by creating AI breakthroughs with our clients.

For us, creating breakthroughs is an irresistible adventure that we want to do 1000 times over. That's why we are called One Thousand. And as a profitable, fast-growing company, we are on track as never before

To create AI breakthroughs, our team of 30 friendly nerds identifies pain points and solves them with fast-paced MVPs. And: We enable the broader transformation of our clients into an AI powerhouse. If you are keen to help Europe finally speed up in AI and would love to have warm outliers around you, join us now

We are looking for an AI Project Lead (m/w/d) who identifies with most of the following:

What we care about

• Inherent Drive for Greatness: Our world-class team of outliers ships AI breakthroughs extremely fast while ensuring quality standards are met. We are people who feel like they still have something to prove – and we do so by working on something 1000x greater than us.
• Relentless Resourcefulness: Creating AI breakthroughs requires the ability to thrive in uncertainty. We have the strength to bounce back and a tenacity to keep pushing to go where it hurts. We balance persistence with lightness.
• Infectious Enthusiasm: We care about making AI a blast for everyone involved. With electrifying empathy, we propel our clients forward in understanding, building, and thriving with AI and boost our team with the opportunity to shape our future.

What the role is about

• You will be obsessed with achieving an actual AI breakthrough with the client and in delivering exponential value with it
• You will have the chance to lead fast-paced AI breakthrough projects from inception to complete integration, ensuring they align with the defined goals and scope
• You will be the core point of contact for our client and will be driving the efficient collaboration across functions and organizational borders
• You will be a key contributor in growing our high-impact start-up and shaping our identity – both internally and externally
• You will be working not only with corporates but also be bringing AI to the "Mittelstand", large international NGOs, scale-ups, unions, or the public sector
• You will have the chance to fully be yourself and will be embraced if you respect the others :-)

What we would love to see

• Knowing how to execute real-life projects: You have at least 2 years of experience successfully managing projects from start to finish, with a focus on delivering tangible value, whether in consulting, tech, or a related field - ideally at a big consultancy.
• Bringing high processor speed: You are incredibly fast in anticipating, analyzing and solving problems, understanding tech basics, and using tools.
• Building trust: You know how to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, creating a foundation for open communication and effective partnerships.
• Speaking, writing, calculating: You're a strong verbal and written communicator (in German as well), can lead workshops and don't shy away from numbers.
• Being dedicated: You don't have to master everything, yet you fully support the team to reach our goals in a result-oriented way of working while fostering a culture of caring.
• Dealing with ambiguity: Even if some challenges are vaguely defined, you make sense of what needs to be done. See it. Say it. Sort it

What you ideally also bring

• Understanding of and experience in AI projects and Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile
• Ability to communicate in German and English with level C1 or higher.
• Openness to travel to clients location 2-3 times a month.

What we offer

• Ascesion: We are committed to pushing and enabling you to do the best work of your life.
• Anti-Mimeticism: We are on the journey to 1000 AI breakthroughs since long before the recent hype.
• Captivating AI Projects: Engage with high-impact projects that offer ample room for personal development, experimentation, continuous learning, and growth.
• Leadership Role: A key role in a pioneering AI company with the autonomy to shape and lead key endeavors that advance AI applications.
• Professional Environment: Enjoy a professional, yet flexible work environment, innovative practices along "No rules rules," and continuous mutual support.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer top-of-market pay for a AI Project Lead.
• We care: Flexible hours & remote work, Family-friendly policies.
• Female Empowerment: Equal opportunities & diversity, mentorship & career development, leadership support for women.

We are determined to foster and embrace diversity – not just among our clients but especially within our own walls. We believe that this will make our organization and quality of work better, but more importantly, we strongly believe it is the right thing to do.

Sounds like a "wow" opportunity? You would like to get to know us and One Thousand better? Great – we can't wait to hear from you

Don't meet all the criteria? Apply anyway - we look forward to hearing from you