global head of artificial intelligence

GLOBAL HEAD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (M/F/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company's global AI vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with corporate goals.
• Technology & Innovation: Lead global initiatives in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Edge AI, and Predictive Analytics
• Product Integration: Collaborate closely with product development, software engineering, and system architecture teams to embed AI capabilities into vehicle systems (e.g., driver assistance, quality control, manufacturing optimization, supply chain intelligence).
• Organizational Structure: Building and leading a global, interdisciplinary AI team (Data Scientists, ML Engineers, AI Researchers, MLOps, etc.).
• Governance & Compliance: Ensuring ethical, regulatory, and security standards in dealing with AI systems (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO/SAE 21434, cybersecurity).
• Change Management: Promoting a data-driven corporate culture and enabling business units to independently leverage AI potential.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed technical studies in the fields of computer science, engineering, mathematics, data science or comparable, a doctorate is an advantage
• At least 10 years of professional experience in AI/ML or management consulting, including several years in a leadership position with global responsibility
• Proven experience in implementing projects (ideally in AI projects) in industrial or automotive applications.
• Deep understanding of modern AI architectures, generative models, MLOps pipelines, and cloud/edge deployments.
• High level of experience in international project business, disciplinary leadership of global executives/teams, and good knowledge of development processes in the automotive environment.
• Strong communication skills in English and German are required, further languages (e.g. Chinese) are an advantage
  
  Practical knowledge of development methods and Automotive SPICE
• Systematic and structured working style with strong communication and motivational skills

OUR OFFER

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models
• Extensive career and further training opportunities
• Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
• Employee events

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17158.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

Stefanie Bonkosch

Rixbecker Str. 75

59552 Lippstadt