Group Lead AI, Analytical and BI Plattform Development (m/f/d)
Date: 10 Sept 2025
Location: München, BY, DE, 80992 Teltow, BB, DE, 14513 Hamburg, HH, DE, 22297 Nürnberg, BY, DE, 90449 Düsseldorf, NW, DE, 40474
Company: Telefónica
Contract type: full-time, unlimited
Entry: At the earliest possible date
Top #Skills: #Leadership #Plattform-Management #Ressourcen-Management
Flex and Connect - work where it's most productive.
Our flexible working model gives you the freedom to organize your work location and working hours flexibly. Attendance at our o2 Telefónica locations throughout Germany plays an important role: it promotes direct dialogue, strengthens our corporate culture and contributes to building strong networks. In this way, team spirit remains a decisive success factor even in a flexible working environment. We will discuss further details about our hybrid working model during the application process.
Who we are
We are o2 Telefónica - with our mobile brands we connect millions of people and offer our customers mobile freedom in the digital world. As a leading telecommunications provider, we are playing a key role in shaping digitization in Germany. Our approximately 7,850 employees in Germany drive the transformation forward every day - in our own company as well. o2 Telefónica is one of the top employers in Germany and is part of the global telecommunications group Telefónica S.A. with 104,000 committed employees worldwide.
Become part of our unique team and let's make a difference together!
You will take charge of our analytical and AI platforms and actively shape the company's AI future.
You will develop scalable, secure data and AI infrastructures and ensure that all business areas have easy access to data and AI. You will promote innovation, drive the further development of the platforms and make analytics and AI a central tool for complex business decisions. With technical expertise, strategic vision and leadership experience, you will lead your team and have a lasting impact on Telefónica's data and AI landscape.
What to expect
- #Strategic Leadership: Strategically lead and develop company-wide AI and BI platforms to effectively leverage analytics and AI capabilities across all business units.
- #Platform Management: Ensure the functionality, scalability, and reliability of the platforms, and continuously optimize them based on new technology trends and business requirements.
- #Enablement & Governance: Establish guidelines, best practices, and frameworks for using AI and analytical tools to empower teams throughout the company to effectively use data and AI.
- #Market Assessment: Conduct technological market analysis and evaluate new products, tools, and frameworks to select, introduce, and further develop the best platform solutions for the company.
- #AI Lifecycle Management: Plan, train, retrain, and adjust algorithms based on data, including clean lifecycle concepts for the sustainable use of AI.
- #Resource Management: Take responsibility for resource planning, budget, and KPIs to ensure the efficiency, quality, and continuous development of the platforms.
What you bring
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in #Computer Science, #Data Science, #Engineering, #Telecommunications or a comparable field.
- You have at least 10 years of experience in technology or IT roles, ideally within the telecommunications industry, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex technology and data environments.
- You have initial #leadership experience and can develop, inspire, and strategically guide high-performing teams.
- You possess in-depth knowledge of #data and AI architectures, are proficient in #AI lifecycle management (training, retraining, and algorithm adaptation), and understand how platforms and AI solutions support #business strategy.
- You have a proven track record of building, #scaling, and continuously optimizing complex data and AI platforms, including #cloud platforms (#AWS, #Azure, #GCP), along with cross-functional knowledge in the telecommunications sector.
- You are skilled in the #selection and #implementation of new technologies and platforms, evaluating #market trends, asessing costs, benefits, and risks and are a confident communicator in both #German and #English (#Spanish is a plus).
What we offer
Modern, flexible working environment: We offer you the perfect balance between inspiring dialogue in our modern offices in Germany and the flexibility of working from home. This allows you to work productively and network with colleagues on site.
Training & Development: Everything you need for your individual growth. With a personal development plan, learning journeys and the possibility of job rotations, you will reach your goals with us – according to our guiding principle „connect, learn and move2grow".
Financial benefits: A smartphone for business and private use, as well as the possibility to provide for friends and family via a credit balance, is a given. In addition, you benefit from our kindergarten allowance and a variety of corporate benefits.
Health: Our "Feel Good" program keeps your body and mind in balance. Among other things, we offer fitness classes, nutritional counseling, and programs to improve workplace ergonomics and work-life balance.
Social engagement: We are also involved in social projects outside of our day-to-day work. You can support social projects through volunteering days / holidays or charity runs.
How to apply and what else you should know
Convince us with your meaningful curriculum vitae as well as corresponding certificates. You do not need a letter of motivation with us. Please note that applications are only possible via our applicant portal and applications by e-mail cannot be considered.
Do you have questions about our application process and are you interested in further information about the position? Please reach out to our Recruiting Team (de-recruiting@telefonica.com).
In case of same qualification, applicants with severe disability will be preferred. All gender are equally welcome.