Job Description
The AI Transformation Program Manager is part of the global Digitalization & AI Office and drives the AI transformation within BEUMER North America. The role focuses on identifying high-impact use cases and owning their end-to-end implementation, with a strong emphasis on hands-on delivery and measurable business value. Functionally aligned with the Digitalization & AI Office, the role reports to the CFO of BEUMER North America.
- Define and execute the AI transformation roadmap in alignment with the global Digitalization & AI Office.
- Works closely with the BEUMER North America team to train, educate, and empower the team members to use AI sensibly in their area of responsibility.
- Identify, structure, and prioritize AI use cases based on business impact and feasibility.
- Own end-to-end implementation of AI initiatives, from idea and business case to deployment and value realization.
- Translate business requirements into concrete AI and data solutions, ensuring operational applicability.
- Actively contribute to hands-on implementation (e.g. automation, data pipelines, AI applications).
- Define and track KPIs to measure progress, adoption, and ROI.
- Manage internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery quality and speed.
- Prepare decision memos, business cases, and recommendations for executive management.
- Support rollout and adoption of AI solutions across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in transformation, programmer management, or a comparable role with delivery responsibility.
- Strong ability to think and execute use cases end-to-end, combining business understanding with technical implementation.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions (not purely conceptual work).
- Subject matter expert when it comes to AI deployment and its use in business.
- Solid understanding of modern development approaches (e.g. Python or similar).
- Experience with AI/LLM-based solutions and tools (e.g. Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Claude or comparable).
- Ability to translate business problems into scalable AI or data-driven solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across functions and regions.
- Structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented working style with a strong ownership mindset.
- Experience in manufacturing, intralogistics, or automation is beneficial; understanding of data structures (e.g. spare parts) or industrial systems (e.g. PLCs) is a plus.
- Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
Personal Commitment Required. Self-motivated individual who has a sense of urgency and the persistence to follow through challenges. Able to set and meet goals; is sincere, cares for others; and has an overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.
Compensation range: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually
The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.
BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees.
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Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
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401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
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Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
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Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
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Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
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Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
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Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.
BEUMER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partner status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment. This commitment applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER, the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and acknowledges BEUMER’S commitment to diversity and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!
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