Senior AI & Automation Manager* (w/m/d)

SASSYCLASSY is a fast-growing company in the fashion e-commerce sector with headquarters in Munich. We combine trendy fashion with a strong community and innovative digital solutions. As pioneers in AI-driven processes, we are looking for an experienced leader for our AI team.

As Senior AI & Automation Manager*, you will provide strategic leadership for all our AI and automation initiatives. You will define the AI roadmap, evaluate new technologies, lead a junior team, and be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of complex AI projects – from concept to launch.

• Development and management of the company-wide AI and automation strategy

• Leadership and mentoring of a junior AI & Automation Manager*

• Conception and implementation of complex, cross-departmental automation projects

• Evaluation and implementation of new AI technologies and platforms (LLMs, AI Agents, RAG systems)

• Setup and maintenance of AI infrastructure (on-premise AI servers, cloud AI services)

• Stakeholder management: Close collaboration with management and department heads

• Definition of KPIs and measurement of success for all AI initiatives

• Budget responsibility for AI tools, licenses, and infrastructure

• Development of AI governance policies and best practices

• Training concepts for the entire organization on working with AI

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Science, or a comparable field of study

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in AI/Automation, with at least 2 years in a leadership position

• Deep expertise in automation tools (Make, Zapier, n8n) and their orchestration

• Profound knowledge of Prompt Engineering and strategic LLM use

• Experience with AI Agents, RAG systems, and modern AI architectures

• Programming knowledge in Python and/or JavaScript

• Proven track record of implementing AI projects with measurable ROI

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Leadership experience and strong communication skills

• Excellent German and English language skills

• Key strategic role: Shape the entire AI future of a growing e-commerce company

• Direct contact with management and full decision-making freedom

• Build and lead your own team

• Access to state-of-the-art AI tools, cloud services, and an on-premise GPU server

• Flexible working hours and the option of periodic remote work

• Attractive salary and employee discounts on our fashion range

• Generous further education budget for conferences, courses, and certifications

• Modern office in Munich with good transport links