AI Go-to-Market Automotive Lead (w/m/x) at NTT DATA Deutschland SE | Ettlingen, Germany | Rezi

AI Go-to-Market Automotive Lead (w/m/x) at NTT DATA Deutschland SE

AI Go-to-Market Automotive Lead (w/m/x)

NTT DATA Deutschland SE · Ettlingen, Germany

6 days ago

AI Go-to-Market Automotive Lead (w/m/x)

NTT DATA Deutschland SE · Ettlingen, Germany

6 days ago
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About the Role

This role is a growth leader responsible for driving cutting-edge AI market development and revenue expansion across the global Automotive industry. It combines executive engagement, opportunity shaping, and strategic positioning of next-generation AI solutions, serving as a visible voice on AI innovation and transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the AI go-to-market strategy for the Global Automotive Vertical, including mega accounts such as BMW, Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz Group / Daimler Truck, and Toyota.
  • Build and maintain C-level and senior executive relationships.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape AI transformation opportunities aligned to industry and account priorities.
  • Translate industry challenges into compelling AI business cases and value propositions.
  • Partner with Client Partners, Sales, and Industry Leaders to originate and close AI engagements.
  • Lead executive-level presales efforts and proposal positioning.
  • Lead the Global Automotive AI GTM core team across presales and solution consulting, offering incubation, content development, and marketing and analyst relations.
  • Incubate new offerings and commercial models and leverage technology partnerships as channels to market.
  • Serve as a visible AI thought leader toward clients, analysts, and media.
  • Drive AI pipeline growth and revenue performance.
  • Ensure responsible AI principles are embedded in opportunity framing.
  • Operate effectively within a matrixed leadership structure.

Requirements

  • 12 or more years of professional experience in consulting, professional services, and/or industry roles, with progressive leadership responsibility.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading or co-leading AI, data, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working with Generative AI solutions.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience within at least one industry vertical.
  • At least 2 years of experience supporting or leading presales activities.
  • Fluency in German and English.
  • Experience leading cross-cultural teams across the DACH region and broader Europe.

Skills

  • Experience developing and executing GTM strategies.
  • Deep understanding of GenAI technologies, agentic AI architectures, ML, and NLP.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Senior-level experience leading AI, data, or digital transformation initiatives within the Automotive industry on a global scale.
  • Proven track record of commercializing advanced technology solutions and driving growth.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
  • Experience establishing AI governance and responsible AI frameworks at enterprise clients.
  • Experience leading globally distributed, cross-cultural teams across EU, Americas, and APAC.

Location

  • Remote work and mobile working from other EU countries

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Mobile working

Experience Level

  • 12+ years of professional experience
  • 5+ years leading AI/data/digital transformation
  • 2+ years with Generative AI
  • 5+ years in a specific industry vertical
  • 2+ years in presales activities

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with a flexitime arrangement
  • Business travel time is considered working time
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • December 24 and December 31 as additional non-working days
  • Option to take a sabbatical of up to one year
  • Remote work and mobile working from other EU countries
  • Attractive benefits and compensation optimisation programmes
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • JobRad bike leasing
  • Public transport pass
  • Exclusive discounts through Corporate Benefits
  • Comprehensive health and preventive care benefits
  • Extended continued remuneration in the event of illness
  • Occupational health services
  • Worldwide accident insurance
  • Family support services
  • Wide range of internal and external development opportunities through the NTT DATA Academy
  • Specialist training, certification programmes, soft-skills training
  • Access to Udemy
  • Varied corporate volunteering opportunities
  • Diverse communities and initiatives focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, sustainability
  • Team-oriented corporate culture
  • Scope to contribute ideas and shape your work

About the Company

  • With us, you will have countless opportunities to think big, act boldly, and take responsibility.
  • Shape your future in a culture that fosters a sense of belonging and gives you the space to learn and build your network.
  • Diversity is an essential part of our success and our corporate culture.
  • Free from prejudice regarding gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or social background, religion, or disability, we look forward to getting to know you.
  • Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

Equal Opportunity

  • Diversity is an essential part of our success and our corporate culture.
  • Free from prejudice regarding gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or social background, religion, or disability, we look forward to getting to know you.
  • Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.