Lead AI Innovation & Adoption (m/f/d)

1KOMMA5°

We are looking for you to join our tech team in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg. 1KOMMA5° is creating Germany's largest one-stop-shop for the sale, installation, and servicing of solar panels, heat pumps, electricity solutions, and charging infrastructure. And the best part? They are all interconnected!

Become a part of our mission and learn about our Product & Tech team!

Your mission

At 1KOMMA5°, we are seeking an exceptional Lead AI Innovation & Adoption who combines deep technical expertise with sharp execution. You will identify high-impact AI use cases across our operational teams (e.g. Finance, People & Culture, Sales), independently build MVPs and roll out scalable solutions in close collaboration with the teams to deliver measurable business value. This role reports directly to the CTO and sets the foundation for how AI transforms the way we work beyond product and engineering.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across operational teams including Finance, People & Culture, Sales, Installation and Customer Care
• Rethink and rebuild business processes from the ground up with an AI-native mindset while spotting immediate automation benefits others overlook
• Build and ship MVPs using cutting-edge AI tooling or automation platforms fully independently, without relying on engineering support
• Rigorously evaluate AI solutions and vendors and decide when to scale SaaS tools versus when to build proprietary capabilities
• Own the full lifecycle of AI initiatives: from raw idea and fast validation to scalable roll-out and measurable business value
• Lead the implementation of new AI-powered processes with speed, clarity, and precision ensuring stakeholder alignment, documentation and tangible business impact (e.g. efficiency gains, cost savings, quality improvements)
• Partner with department heads to drive cross-functional AI adoption and act as a trusted advisor for process change
• Act as a bridge between AI and the business explaining complex capabilities to non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations and securing buy-in at all levels
• Equip teams with the skills to confidently use AI tools by offering everything from workshops to sharing best practices
• Track adoption and impact of AI tools, report on business outcomes and continuously refine the internal AI roadmap

Your toolkit

You should be comfortable with a modern AI/automation stack and able to independently prototype solutions. Depending on the use case, this may include:

• Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, etc.)
• LLM APIs (e.g. Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic)
• Prompt orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Low-/no-code tools (e.g. n8n) and scripting (e.g. Python)
• Automation & cloud platforms (e.g. GitHub Actions, Terraform, GCP)
• Vector databases, RAG, and SaaS AI tools (e.g. Notion AI, Copilot, Supernormal)
• Analytics tools (e.g. Looker) for measuring impact

Your profile

You have:

• A deep technical foundation in AI, automation or applied machine learning paired with a proven track record of independently delivering impactful, real-world solutions
• Demonstrated ability to independently architect and build robust AI-powered MVPs and evolve them into scalable solutions using modern tooling (e.g. LLM APIs, RAG, orchestration frameworks, low-code/no-code, Python)
• Experience driving measurable business outcomes through AI in real-world operational settings (e.g. cost reduction, time savings, quality improvements)
• The judgment to separate hype from value staying up to date with AI trends while choosing tools and solutions for their practical impact
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate AI capabilities into business value for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience rethinking and rolling out business processes from fast prototyping to scaled adoption across multiple teams or locations
• A high degree of self-direction, resilience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with urgency and focus
• Fluency in English is required; German proficiency is a strong plus
• Experience in AI adoption across non-tech functions Bonus points for:
• Familiarity with compliance, data privacy or governance frameworks related to AI in Europe
• Prior exposure to fast-scaling environments or distributed operational organizations
• Interest in climate tech industry We are an ambitious and dynamic company with a talented team. We require our team members to be imaginative, enthusiastic, and willing to tackle new challenges as we strive to provide everyone with renewable energy technologies.

Benefits

• You are part of an international, dynamic, and highly motivated team of people who have proven to make things happen
• With your work, you accelerate the "energy transition" and hence have a direct impact on our climate
• Work with and learn from other super-smart colleagues
• You will enjoy direct contact with core decision-makers
• You will enjoy the best chances of entering full-time in one of Europe’s most thriving scaleups
• You work remotely (Germany-wide), with offices in Hamburg, Berlin or Munich
• Create a healthy balance alongside your work and enjoy all the benefits of the EGYM Wellpass
• Whether city bike or e-bike - be flexible with our job bike leasing and do something good for the environment at the same time
• Individualised opportunities for professional development
• Reporting directly to the CTO