Principal Data

Job description

Make impact. Be human. Stay curious.

Who we are

AI is transforming the world – and we're just getting started. With data growing exponentially, the need for smart, impact-driven minds has never been greater. At Rewire, we don't just follow trends in Data & AI – we shape them.

If you're passionate about solving real challenges and creating tangible outcomes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you With your innovative mindset and expertise, you're perfectly poised to help shape the future of Rewire, leveraging data and AI to develop cutting-edge solutions.

We're on a mission to grow Rewire's business by leaps and bounds, and we're looking for a Principal to help us reach our goals. You'll have the incredible opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of large-scale data and AI programs, build deep client partnerships, and ensure impactful results for our valued clients. Your role is going to be amazing You'll get to drive the day-to-day execution of transformation projects, while also deepening your own expertise and contributing to Rewire's thought leadership in the industry.

Join a dynamic team of data and AI talents who tackle meaningful challenges, build smart solutions, and have fun along the way. Wanna join the ride?

Where you'll make a difference

• Take end-to-end ownership of large-scale data & AI programs – including strategic advisory, roadmap development, and implementation oversight across multiple workstreams or clients

• Shape and steer high-impact client engagements – connecting the C-suite with innovative data & AI solutions that drive measurable business transformation

• Guide and inspire teams of Engagement Managers, Project Leaders, Data Scientists, and Engineers – ensuring excellence in delivery, collaboration, and talent development

• Act as a strategic advisor to our clients – build deep partnerships, offer trusted guidance on key decisions, and challenge thinking at the highest levels

• Drive business development and growth – identify new opportunities, lead proposals and pitches, and help expand our client base and service offerings

• Advance our thought leadership and data & AI capabilities – represent Rewire at conferences, contribute to publications, and develop new methodologies and IP

What makes us the right choice for you

• Be a key shaper of Rewire's growth story – influencing how we scale our impact, deepen client relationships, and shape the data & AI agenda of the future

• Take a leading role in building a high-performing, collaborative team – with a culture that values curiosity, trust, and bold thinking

• Accelerate your personal and professional growth – in an environment that prizes autonomy, invests in leadership, and embraces continuous learning

• Work on transformation topics that matter – from future-of-work and sustainability to industry 4.0 and customer experience

• Make global impact with diverse clients and industries – work across borders and sectors, applying your expertise in data & AI to challenges that span industries, geographies, and business models

• Thrive in a flat and flexible structure – where your voice shapes decisions and your contribution is genuinely recognized and rewarded

Job requirements What makes you shine

You're a visionary thinker, trusted advisor, and empowering leader – with a passion for enabling impact at scale. You'll thrive with us if you bring:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, or data/AI-driven environments – with a proven track record of leading complex transformations and executive-level stakeholder engagement

• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and steer multiple engagements simultaneously – with strong delivery, people, and relationship leadership skills

• Strategic and analytical sharpness – you see the big picture, navigate complexity, and connect technology with business value

• Strong business development acumen – including client origination, proposal leadership, and commercial shaping

• Experience in building client relationships at the executive level – acting as a trusted partner who drives value beyond the project

• A strong academic track record (STEM field preferred), fluency in both English and German (written and spoken), and willingness to travel regularly to client sites

Where you'll work

Most projects require working onsite at client locations throughout Germany (and occasionally Europe) for several days per week.

While our main office is located in Heidelberg, many of our team members are based across various cities in Germany. This reflects our flexible and distributed team structure and means that relocation is not a requirement.

When not working onsite with clients, you're warmly welcome to work from our Heidelberg office or from home.

In their own words

"What excites me about Rewire is that I can help to shape its direction and development – simply by following my passion. For me, that passion lies in climate and energy technology. I work with clients in the fields of electromobility and renewable energy – and that's exactly what inspires and motivates me every single day. What I especially value is having a team by my side with which I can bring concrete and impactful solutions to life." – Toni Baldauf, Principal at Rewire

Sound like your kind of team?

Perfect If you're up for an exciting new challenge and want to shape the future of data & AI with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now And let's see where this journey takes us.

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Who you are matters to us

We welcome all applicants – regardless of gender, background, or LGBT+ identity – because diversity and inclusion are core values for us. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and success.

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