Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define ITM’s and S2A’s AI vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business and technology objectives
  • Identify and prioritize AI opportunities across commercial, engineering, production, and innovation areas
  • Create the ITM and S2A AI Governance Framework ensuring alignment with data protection, data ethics, and group standards
• Technology & Integration
  • Evaluate, select, and deploy AI tools and platforms, balancing external technologies such as OpenAI and Microsoft with internal development
  • Oversee integration of AI with ERP, CRM, PLM, and CAD systems
  • Lead the design and scaling of predictive models, forecasting tools, and generative applications in engineering and business functions
• Organization & Capability Building
  • Build and lead a distributed AI team, with a strong development hub in India
  • Develop internal know-how through training, mentoring, and documentation
  • Collaborate with universities, research centres, and AI start-ups for partnerships and scouting
• Data Governance & Security
  • Implement robust data management and security policies
  • Ensure data privacy, traceability, and explainability of AI decisions
  • Maintain continuous alignment with EU AI Act and Prettl Group data compliance
• Innovation & Business Value
  • Drive AI-enabled innovation including product design automation, predictive maintenance, and smart quoting tools
  • Quantify ROI of AI initiatives and deliver measurable business results
  • Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization

Required Experience

• 10+ years in technology, data science, or digital transformation, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or strategic AI role
• Proven experience implementing AI in industrial, manufacturing, or mobility sectors preferred
• Strong technical understanding of machine learning, data analytics, LLMs, and AI integration architectures
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems such as SAP, MS Dynamics, and Salesforce, along with CAD and PLM environments
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data engineering, and cybersecurity principles
• Track record of managing international teams, ideally including India or similar offshore competence centres
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluent in English; Italian or German would be an advantage

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic and visionary thinker with strong execution ability
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for innovation
• Capable of balancing technology depth with business pragmatism
• Natural mentor and builder of talent
• Ethical, trustworthy, and culturally adaptable