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Program Manager AI Transformation (m/f/d)

On-site in Madrid·Added 10 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Nordex

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Overview

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On-site, Madrid
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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What you'll get

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role

As part of our growth we are looking for a Program Manager AI Transformation. In this role, you will lead the AI-driven transformation of Global Engineering, turning product development complexity into competitive advantage. Responsibilities include translating AI into tangible product development impact across core Competence Centers (such as Mechanical, Blade, Electrical, Control & SCADA Engineering including, Load calculation and Turbine Validation & Documentation), as well as cross-functional Units such as Platform & Portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technical Lead.

What you'll do

The role is also responsible for ensuring that AI initiatives move beyond isolated pilots into scalable, industrialized solutions embedded in end-to-end engineering processes, aligned with Nordex's strategic priorities. Amongst others, the following tasks will be performed:

YOUR TASKS

  1. Lead End-to-End Engineering AI Transformation:
  • Drive redesign of key Development processes leveraging AI across:
    o Competence Centers such as Mechanical, Blade, Electrical, Control & SCADA Engineering including, Load calculation and Turbine Validation & Documentation
    o Cross-functional Engineering Units such as Platform & Portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technical Lead Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases
  • Ensure transformation is business-driven and outcome-focused, not technology-led
  • Define governance, decision-making frameworks, and prioritization mechanisms
  • Ensure alignment between Engineering, IT, and external partners

2. Drive Execution

  • Lead delivery of AI initiatives from concept → pilot → full-scale deployment
  • Ensure solutions are embedded into real operational workflows
  • Track and deliver measurable impact on:
    o Product Development times (new product variants, new towers, load assessments)
    o Quality of digital products such as Turbine & Power Plant Software performance
    o Requirement analysis time (patents, standards, grid codes)
    o Planning accuracy of projects
    o Cost competitiveness

3. Accelerate Adoption and Change

  • Drive large-scale adoption across Global Engineering (Competence Centers, Cross functional Units, all Engineering sites GER, ESP, IND, CHN)
  • Align senior stakeholders and product development teams around new ways of working
  • Lead change management
  • Embed data-driven decision making and AI-enabled processes

4. Build Capabilities and Organization

  • Define required skills, capabilities, and roles for AI-enabled operations
  • Build and lead a cross-functional transformation team (tbd with AI functional leads in Engineering sub units or AI Engineers)
  • Develop internal capabilities while leveraging external partners where needed
  • Contribute to the definition of a long-term workforce transformation plan aligned with AI adoption

YOUR PROFILE

  • 5+ years in Engineering / R&D environments
  • Experience in complex, global industrial organizations, such as energy, automotive, heavy industry, etc. Experience in wind energy or heavy manufacturing is a strong plus
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation programs and delivering measurable operational and financial impact
  • Strong understanding of AI and GenAI applications in operations, process automation, workflow orchestration, data management, systems integration, and operational IT environments

  • Ability to translate AI capabilities into real business value (not theoretical use cases)
  • Advanced English level is mandatory (C1 level or above). Skills in Spanish and German will be a plus
  • Strong leadership and influence across senior executive stakeholders
  • Ability to operate across corporate, regional, and plant-level organizations
  • Excellent communication skills bridging business and technology
  • High level of execution focus, pragmatism, and resilience
  • Strong change management capabilities in complex environments

For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews
  1. Application

  2. Initial interview

    With People & Culture team

    A first interview with a member of the People & Culture team.

  3. Interview with the hiring manager

    With a hiring manager

    Covers the role in detail and may include technical questions or a skills assessment.

  4. Interview with the team or senior management

    With a team members or senior management · Not every role

    Depending on the position and location, a third interview with team members or senior management.

  5. Final decision and contract

  • Feedback is provided after the interviews whenever possible.
  • Recruiters only contact candidates from @nordex-online.com addresses or authorised partners.

About Nordex

Nordex is a global wind energy company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in the development, production, and maintenance of onshore wind turbines. With over 40 years of history, Nordex has installed more than 50 GW of wind power capacity across 40+ countries, making it one of the world's leading wind turbine manufacturers. The company operates through its Nordex Group, which includes the Acciona Windpower brand, and employs around 9,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Nordex has a significant presence with offices and operational hubs in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Pamplona, where it runs engineering, project management, and service activities. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, with many roles in turbine development, grid integration, and software engineering. For international professionals, Nordex offers a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects, and the Spanish offices are key centers for technical excellence and innovation.

Industry
Wind Energy
Founded
1985
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Navarra, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Nordex has a significant engineering hub in Spain, with offices in Madrid and other cities, offering roles in turbine development, electrical engineering, and project management.
  • The company operates in over 30 countries, providing international career opportunities and a multicultural work environment.
  • Spain is a key market for wind energy, and Nordex has a strong local presence with many technical and operational roles.
  • The company offers roles in both Spanish and English, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Nordex is committed to renewable energy, with a focus on innovation and sustainability, which can be appealing for professionals in the green energy sector.
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