Technical Portfolio Lead (f/m/d) 3D AI Innovation

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Office), Germany; cities listed as Berlin and Muelheim an der Ruhr

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies and provides gas services, power generation, decarbonization, modernization, and digitalization solutions worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex AI/ML engineering programs, system integrations, and digital engineering initiatives within the 3D AI Engineering Center of Excellence.
• Own portfolio governance, including roadmaps, milestones, resource planning, budgets, KPI reporting, and executive portfolio health reviews.
• Translate strategic objectives into engineering requirements and delivery plans with senior business leaders and technical teams.
• Coordinate business, engineering, and IT stakeholders while managing expectations and organizational priorities.
• Drive agile delivery practices, sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement.
• Manage risks, dependencies, change initiatives, and adoption of AI-driven design, simulation, surrogate modeling, and digital engineering capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required; equivalent education and experience combinations may be considered.
• Demonstrated success leading technical projects and program portfolios in engineering, technology, or research environments in industry or academia.
• Several years of engineering experience or relevant PhD research experience, preferably in gas turbines, aero turbines, aerospace propulsion, power generation, or related industries.
• Ability to understand complex technical topics, evaluate system architectures, and collaborate with AI/ML development teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business insights, support data-driven decisions, lead process improvements, navigate ambiguity, and align stakeholders with competing priorities.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD.
• PMP certification or an equivalent credential such as Agile Practitioner, Scrum Master, or Product Owner certification.
• Experience with product and software development lifecycles from research and development through deployment and operational maintenance.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options within the hybrid arrangement, with offices designed for collaboration and creativity.
• Market-aligned remuneration, an employer-financed company pension scheme, and the opportunity to become a hirify.global shareholder.
• Professional and personal development programs, learning materials, and self-directed development opportunities.
• Flexible working-time models, childcare options, trial part-time work, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion, and welcoming applications from people with disabilities.