Manager, AI & Automation (m/f/d)

## Manager, AI & Automation (m/f/d)Applyremote type: Mid-Marketlocations: UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 17 Days Agojob requisition id: JR The AI & Automation Practice is where technology meets value creation within AURELIUS WaterRise. Our mission: unlock measurable efficiency and growth across the portfolio through practical, scalable use of AI and automation.Working directly with management teams, we identify real operational pain points — not abstract use cases — and turn them into working digital solutions. From rapid‐fire prototypes to enterprise‐grade roll‐outs, we test, iterate, and deliver.This team is built for people who bridge business and tech: curious enough to experiment, structured enough to execute, and bold enough to build what doesn’t yet exist.**What you'll do*** Engage directly with C‐level executives and business functions across our portfolio companies to identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation* Conduct structured process analyses to capture, assess and prioritise improvement potential* Design, prototype and implement AI and automation solutions in close collaboration with internal experts and external technology partners* Manage and coordinate technology partners, start‐ups and consultancies to ensure measurable value creation* Develop reusable frameworks, components and best practices to sustainably scale automation initiatives* Prepare and lead contract and partnership discussions with technology providers and consulting firms* Develop clearly defined business cases for AI and automation projects, including monitoring and reporting on achieved results* Contribute to internal AURELIUS initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and optimising processes through targeted use of AI and automation technologies**What you'll need*** Completed degree in economics, engineering, or computer science* 5-8 years of professional experience in consulting, technology, process automation or a start‐up / scale‐up environment* Confident in engaging with C‐level stakeholders, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and with impact* Proven experience in the successful delivery of digital, data‐driven or AI / automation projects* Hands‐on experience with workflow and process automation tools (e.g. Make, Zapier, n8n, UiPath, Power Automate)* Solid knowledge of prompt engineering (incl. structured prompts, tool integration and RAG basics)* Ability to independently build and implement prototypes and automation solutions* Highly self‐organised and reliable working style* Business fluent in English and ideally in German* Experience conducting user interviews, process analyses and structured problem‐framing is desirable* Basic familiarity with version control (e.g. GitHub) to collaborate with developers and make minor adjustments* Foundational knowledge of Python (e.g. for data processing, API calls or logic implementation) is preferred### Why work here?If you're ready to take responsibility, challenge the status quo, and grow within a supportive yet high-performing culture — AURELIUS is the place for you.### Get In TouchDo you have further questions? Submit your request here and we'll get in touch with you.### About UsAt AURELIUS, you'll find more than just a job — you'll become part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and impact truly matter. Our culture is built on a hands-on, pragmatic mindset that values initiative, ownership and teamwork. We look for individuals who think like entrepreneurs and thrive as part of a dynamic team. #J-18808-Ljbffr