Chief AI Officer
Remote
Head of AI & Technology
Roland Rauschmayer GmbH & Co. KG · Retail / E-Commerce (Fashion/Accessories) · 50-200 employees · 📍 Pforzheim
A hands-on AI and technology leadership hire to build an AI-first digital infrastructure from the ground up at a traditional German mid-market company undergoing digital transformation.
AI Maturity
early
Why Role Exists
New position
Company Stage
enterprise
Source
stepstone
Key Responsibilities
- Overall ownership of digital, technical, and AI-supported infrastructure
- Build a scalable AI-first system and process landscape from the ground up
- Develop AI agents, automation systems, and modern workflow solutions
Requirements
- Several years of experience in tech, AI, digital, or modern e-commerce environments
- Hands-on practical experience with AI tools, automation, and modern workflow systems
- Strong affinity for AI, efficiency improvement, and process automation
Signals
- ⚠ No salary range disclosed despite salary being noted as available
- ⚠ Very sparse job description — limited detail on scope, team, or tech stack
- ⚠ GmbH & Co. KG structure suggests traditional family-owned business with potentially slower AI adoption culture
- ⚠ No mention of budget, tooling, or existing technology stack
- ⚠ Broad triple mandate (AI + Technology + Digital) in one role may indicate under-resourcing
- ✓ Explicit AI-first mandate signals genuine strategic commitment
- ✓ Greenfield opportunity to architect the full AI and technology stack
- ✓ Role spans entire digital and technology domain — significant influence and scope
- ✓ Located in Pforzheim — lower cost of living may support competitive compensation