Head of Platform AI Innovation (m/f/d)

Germany remote, Freiburg im Breisgau

Full-time

Permanent employee

What is Jedox?

At Jedox, we help businesses plan for a better future. Our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software empowers finance, sales, and other departments to budget, forecast, and analyze data—all in one intuitive platform. We’re on a mission to turn complex planning into #Superplännen: that amazing moment when everything goes exactly as you envisioned it.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you guide the strategic and operational development of the AI innovation function across the Jedox Platform. You work closely with engineering leadership, coordinate cross-department initiatives, ensure KPI-driven delivery and support continuous capability development within the AI innovation team.

Engineering platform leadership: Lead the engineering platform AI innovation team to deliver continuous KPI-driven innovation in a multi-cross-functional environment.
Strategic alignment: Work with VP Engineering and engineering leadership to align platform AI innovation with company, product and engineering strategy.
People leadership: Drive AI innovation team development, including capacity planning and capability growth.
Strategic AI roadmap: Act as strategic lead for engineering platform AI innovation together with the Engineering Leadership Team.
Cost management: Manage budget planning, cost controlling, reporting and cost savings for the AI innovation team.
Cross-department collaboration: Coordinate with the AI Innovation Competence Center, product managers, consultants, customer success, support and cloud operations.
Service provider management: Manage cross-entity collaboration for performance-focused AI innovation delivery.
Research collaboration: Drive adoption of AI-related innovations and research outputs on the Jedox Platform.

Your Profile

You lead cross-functional teams with clarity and confidence. You think strategically about AI product innovation, embrace agility, and drive continuous improvement. You communicate openly, solve problems constructively, and create an environment where collaboration and progress come naturally.

Work experience as senior leader with multiple cross-functional teams for innovative AI development.
Strategic thinking for AI product innovation.
Understanding of agility and team empowerment.
Openness to changes and continuous improvements.
Open and respectful communication.
Constructive problem solving and outcomes oriented.
Knowledge about FP&A tools is optimal.

We are looking for an experienced innovation leader to drive AI capabilities across the Jedox Platform. This role is key for accelerating strategic AI initiatives and fostering strong collaboration across teams.

Apply today and become part of our #Oneteam!

Transparency Note: Use of Artificial Intelligence

As a tech-driven company, Jedox uses modern technologies — including AI — to continuously improve our processes.
In recruiting, AI may support us in screening and structuring applications. It does not replace human judgment, but helps us reduce bias and ensure a consistent candidate experience. Your application is always reviewed by real people.

If you would like to learn more about the process, please visit the website of our partner Hi People. Here you will find information about the data protection guidelines as well as the most recent security checks. This gives you complete clarity on how your data is protected and processed. Of course, you can also contact us at any time if you have any questions.

Over ons

Jedox is a leading software solution that enables business planning, budgeting, and forecasting for finance, sales, and other business functions with leading-edge technology to drive Digital Transformation and provide tangible customer value. Constant innovation has made us a leader in the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) sector.

Why should you join our team?

Jedox culture is shaped by our global collaboration, our passion for people and development, diversity, and commitment to innovation. We refer to it as our #OneTeam mantra and it is engrained in everything we do.

The success of #OneTeam at Jedox is made possible by low hierarchies and fast decision-making processes.

We believe in lifelong learning and encourage team members to pursue personal and professional development, including internal & external training, certifications, as well as utilizing employee access to the LinkedIn Learning platform. We also enjoy regular team events such as Star Wars movie nights, seasonal and holiday parties, guest speakers, and family events.

The same effort and attention is given to ensuring employee satisfaction outside the office. Some of those perks include:

Work where and when you do it best: We offer the flexibility to work from home and give you ownership of your working hours.
Take time to care for yourself: We offer generous vacation and sick time, comprehensive health benefits plans and paid parental leave.
Plan for your future: Planning means something different to everyone. Enroll in our retirement savings plan. Work with your Line Manager to implement a career growth plan that suits your path and use LinkedIn Learning to deepen your knowledge.
Reduce your footprint: Work from home, the office, or both. All offices are centrally located and can be easily reached via public transportation. Most Jedox offices offer either public transit reimbursement and other perks such as bike leasing.