Senior Manager Technology Strategy - (Gen/Agentic) AI (m/w/d)

Senior Manager Technology Strategy – (Gen/Agentic) AI (m/w/d) In Germany - Berlin | Munich Do you want to develop your expertise in technology strategy further, with a strong focus on generative and agentic AI solutions? Then you’ve come to the right place! Actively shape digital and AI transformation and join our Simon-Kucher Elevate team as a Senior Manager Technology Strategy (Gen/Agentic) AI. Our clients include global market leaders and innovation drivers in a broad range of industries. What makes us special: Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel. Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter. Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity. Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit. Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning). Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback). Satisfy your need for adventure with our opportunities to live and work abroad in one of our many international offices. Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace). Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided. See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party. How you will create an impact: You lead project set-ups and workstreams, directly interacting with clients and providing them with top-line growth strategies including the targeted application of genenerative / agentic AI solutions where it drives measurable business impact,e.g. AI-enabled price optimization copilot, agentic sales enablement workflows, enterprise knowledge & decision intelligence platforms. You work as part of a project team to develop digital and AI strategies, design system architecture, and optimize our clients’ technology landscape end-to-end considering the influence of (gen/agentic) AI. You guide and support junior tech advisors and data scientists, providing direction on both conceptual problem-solving and hands‑on solution development, and ensuring high-quality delivery. You facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders, bridging strategy and execution, and enabling informed decision-making on complex technology and AI topics. You support clients in AI transformation initiatives, including use case prioritization, solution design, vendor/model selection, and implementation oversight. You contribute to both strategic advisory and hands‑on delivery, supporting the design and prototyping of AI solutions while supporting clients in strengthening their AI maturity (e.g. data foundation, processes, governance). You develop expertise in our focus areas of Growth Technology (Pricing, Sales, and Marketing, e.g., CRM and CPQ) as well as the overall technology market allowing us to increase the depth and width of our offering. You lead business development activities by recognizing potential clients and proposing new project ideas, contributing to Simon-Kucher’s growth. About you: You have an excellent academic degree, e.g., in information technology, business, engineering, data science, or a related field. You have at least 5-10 years of consulting or industry experience, with a notable focus on pricing, marketing, or sales software, and a track record of delivering AI-driven initiatives. You have hands‑on experience in building and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions, such as AI-enabled price optimization copilot, agentic sales enablement workflows, enterprise knowledge & decision intelligence platforms. You possess a solid understanding of (Agentic/Gen) AI technologies and concepts (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, orchestration frameworks) and how to apply them in scalable, production‑ready environments. You are experienced in designing end‑to‑end solution architectures and data landscapes, including enabling AI readiness through robust data infrastructure, data quality, and governance frameworks, and integrating (Agentic/Gen) AI into enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, CPQ, ERP). You have a very good understanding of vendor selection and RFP/RFI processes, e.g. for (Gen/Agentic) AI platforms, PO&M, CPQ, CRM, ERP, or CLM software. You are up to date with technological and software industry‑specific trends and developments and keen on expanding your knowledge by quickly and independently digging into new (niche) software products. You are familiar with the IT landscape and architecture of different organization sizes and complexities and can advise our clients on how to reach next‑level excellence. You bring experience in leading multidisciplinary teams (e.g., consultants, engineers, data scientists) and coaching junior colleagues. You are proficient in steering strategic projects, overseeing teams, and engaging with various stakeholders effectively. You can communicate fluently in German and English. Complementing your strong analytical skills and eye for detail with a conscientious and dynamic attitude, you are a highly skilled communicator and presenter. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cornerstone OnDemand Ltd.