Group Lead AI & Analytics Factory (m/w/d)

Contract type: full-time, unlimited
Entry: At the earliest possible date  

Top #Skills: #Leadership #Data Engineering #Artificial Intelligence #Analytics

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!

As Group Lead AI & Analytics Factory – B2X Units you are responsible for building and leading a central unit for scalable data and AI innovations. We are the AI DevOps & Analytics Team, bridging the gap between business demand and technical delivery. We ensure that stakeholder requirements are efficiently captured, prioritized, and transformed into AI solutions – within budget and time.

We accompany the entire journey from the problem statement to the finished solution, remove blockers, and create clear guidelines for successful projects. With our specialists in Data Science, LLMs, and System Integration, we develop Agentic AI that translates insights directly into workflows and delivers real value for customers and the organization. This way, we drive the transformation from traditional analytics to intelligent, action-oriented AI systems and secure sustainable business impact.

What to expect

• #Agile Leadership: In this role, you lead your team using agile methods and ensure projects are implemented flexibly and efficiently
• #Data Strategy: You develop a clear data strategy that supports our business goals and creates sustainable value
• #Stakeholder Management: You are actively involved in managing our stakeholders to ensure requirements are transparently captured and successfully implemented
• #Team Leadership: You take responsibility for a multidisciplinary team and foster its development and motivation
• #Business Process Optimization: You redesign processes, optimize workflows, and ensure measurable efficiency gains
• #Cross-functional Collaboration: You work closely with other departments to realize innovative solutions across functions
• #Data Engineering: We rely on your expertise to build robust data pipelines and scalable architectures
• #Machine Learning: You drive the entire lifecycle of machine learning models – from development to production use

What you bring

• Completed degree in #Computer Science, #Data Science or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in #Team Leadership and #Project Management within complex technology and data environments
• Solid knowledge in #Agile Leadership, #Data Strategy and #Stakeholder Management
• Deep expertise in #Data Engineering, #Data Modeling and #Machine Learning
• Hands-on experience with #Big Data Analytics, #Data Visualization and #MLOps
• Competence in #Business Process Optimization and #Organizational Change Management
• Excellent #English and #German skills, both written and spoken

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: Everthing 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. You receive a company car of your choice on the basis of a full-cost leasing rate. Alternatively, you can have this installment paid out. We are committed to reducing CO2 emissions and support e-mobility. 

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 You Should Know

Convince us with a compelling résumé and the relevant supporting certificates. A motivation letter or cover letter is not required. Please note that applications can only be submitted via our online application portal; applications sent by email will not be considered.

If you have any questions about our application process or would like further information about the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at de-recruiting@telefonica.com .

In cases of equal suitability, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration. Applicants of all genders are equally welcome.