Head of AI Projects (m/f/d)

At One Thousand, we’re not here to ride the AI hype. We’re here to build – real-world AI that delivers, not decks. We do it at speed, at scale, and with people who know what execution really means.

We work with organizations that shape the fabric of society and the economy:
🚀 Innovation-driven scale-ups
🏭 Large Mittelstand companies
🏛️ Public institutions and unions

These clients don’t need advice. They need someone to come in, assess fast, and make it happen – end to end.

Your Next Step

You’ve built clarity in boardrooms. Now it’s time to own the outcome – not just the recommendation.

As Head of AI Projects, you’ll lead high-stakes initiatives from 0 to 1 – with full autonomy, strong technical teams, and direct access to C-Level. No hand-holding. No detours.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI MVPs – from kickoff to integration
• Translate complex business problems into actionable, technical outcomes
• Operate with full ownership – no C-Level intervention needed
• Steer cross-functional teams across business, tech, and client stakeholders
• Work directly with the COO to shape scope, structure, and impact
• Build trusted partnerships and become a charismatic force inside and outside our firmHelp define how one of Germany’s most effective AI consultancies delivers breakthrough results

What sets you apart

You think fast. You move faster. You make things happen – with precision, presence, and a sense of urgency.

You’re a fit if:

• You spent 4–6 years in top-tier consulting (BCG, Bain, McKinsey, or similar)
• You’ve worked on AI, digital, or tech-heavy projects – and know how to speak both business and product
• You lead with structure, speed, and ownership – and don’t wait for permission
• You’ve run complex, high-impact initiatives – ideally without constant C-Level alignment
• You naturally earn trust and drive alignment across teams and orgs
• You want to join a tight-knit, high-performance team in Berlin
• You speak and write German at native level and English at C1+You care about doing the best work of your career – with people who care as much as you do

Why One Thousand

We’re not a classic consultancy. But we’re not a tech shop either.
We’re a hybrid AI consultancy – strategic at the core, technical in delivery, obsessive about outcomes.

• Real projects, real ownership – from MVP to deployment
• You’ll co-steer our delivery engine with the COO – shaping how we lead, scale, and win
• A team of outliers – fast, kind, and ridiculously good at what they do
• A culture built on clarity, autonomy, and impact
• Top-of-market compensation for top-tier talent
• Based in Berlin, on-site – we move too fast for remote-only

What we offer

We’re not just building AI. We’re building people who build AI.

• Ascension: You’ll be pushed, supported, and trusted to do the best work of your life
• Anti-Mimeticism: We’ve been building real AI breakthroughs long before the hype
• Captivating Projects: You’ll own meaningful, high-impact work that drives real change
• Leadership Role: A strategic key position in one of Germany’s most effective AI firms
• Autonomy & Trust: You lead – we remove friction
• Professional & Human: We work hard, we support each other, and we don’t do BS
• Top-of-Market Pay: For top-tier performance (details in 1:1 conversations)
• Startup Perks: Snacks, drinks, game nights, and all the usuals
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, remote days, family-friendly environmentFemale Empowerment: Equal opportunities, mentorship, and real leadership support for women

If you’re done just “advising” – and ready to build what actually works – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver the future of AI, hundreds of times over.