Manager - Strategy, Transformation & AI (m/w/d) på Above Agency AB i München
Above Agency AB · München
Manager - Strategy, Transformation & AI (m/w/d)
In a world where bold strategies still fail without the right people to make them real, we're looking for a Manager to own that
gap. You've spent years sharpeni...
In a world where bold strategies still fail without the right people to make them real, we're looking for a Manager to own that
gap. You've spent years sharpening your craft — structuring complex problems, earning client trust, leading teams through
ambiguity. You know what good looks like. Now you're ready to lead projects end-to-end, grow accounts, shape how Eidra scales, and
leave a mark that outlasts any single engagement.
WHO IS EIDRA?
Eidra is not just another consulting company — it's a collective driven by the conviction that business transformation requires a
combination of management consulting and best-in-breed expertise. We are united by the belief that real transformation happens
when bold ideas meet world-class execution. That's why Eidra brought together the best-in-breed companies and designed a model to
help leaders create great change.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a Manager, you take full ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and the growth of your team; serving as the
connective force between strategic thinking and measurable outcomes.
Lead Projects End-to-End: Structure and manage medium-to-large transformation engagements across verticals, guiding teams
through the critical path, addressing risks proactively, and being accountable for delivery quality and overall client
satisfaction
Act as a Trusted Client Advisor: Independently challenge and validate client issues at senior stakeholder level, drive complex
stakeholder situations with confidence, and build the kind of relationships that make clients come back
Develop and Coach Your Team: Build effective project teams, create a motivating and inclusive work environment, actively coach
junior colleagues, and take real responsibility for their development curve
Drive Business Development: Strengthen and expand your professional network, actively identify opportunities for Eidra to
present its offerings, contribute to sales processes, and secure account continuity — business development is a core part of
the Manager role at Eidra, not an afterthought
Shape Eidra from the Inside: Lead internal development initiatives, contribute to value offering development with an
entrepreneurial mindset, and help strengthen Eidra's market position and competitiveness
WHO ARE YOU?
Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
5–8 years of relevant experience in management consulting or in a strategic role with direct exposure to complex,
cross-functional transformation projects
Proven track record of leading project teams and managing senior client relationships — with real ownership over delivery
quality and client outcomes
Strong understanding of AI and its business applications — you can articulate where technology creates value and guide clients
through what's feasible and impactful
Structured thinker and compelling communicator — you adapt your style from project team to C-suite without losing clarity or
conviction
A natural team leader: you coach proactively, manage team wellbeing, know when to delegate, and have a genuine impact on the
people you work with
Fluent in German and English, written and spoken
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Bonus points for:
An existing professional network that opens doors — for client development, account growth, or new business opportunities
across Eidra
Experience in data science, machine learning, or AI implementation
Proficiency in financial modeling, process design methodologies, or data visualization tools
ABOUT BARINGA
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and
enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people
across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.
The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail,
pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy,
transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.
Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared
understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about
client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks
through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.
Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK
Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting
Firms.
OUR COMMODITIES & ENERGY TRADING PRACTICE IS GROWING AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR MANAGERS (M/W/D) TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN DÜSSELDORF OR
MUNICH.
As a Manager, you will lead client engagements and workstreams, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and
contribute to the continued growth of our Commodity & Energy Trading practice across Germany and Europe.
We work with leading commodity and energy trading organisations, utilities, and large energy consumers, supporting them to
navigate increasingly complex markets, manage flexibility in their portfolio and deliver large-scale transformation programmes.
Our work spans strategy, operating model and process design, trading transformation, and technology delivery.
This is your opportunity to lead high-impact transformation programmes for some of the most influential organisations in commodity
and energy markets. You will combine deep industry expertise with strategic client advisory, helping organisations transform their
trading operations, integrate flexibility assets, optimise commercial performance and adopt new technologies.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
You will play a key role in delivering client engagements, leading project teams and building trusted relationships with client
stakeholders. Your responsibilities may include:
* Operating model & business transformation: Leading trading operating model and business transformation workstreams, helping
clients optimise governance, processes and organisational structures to deliver sustainable operational change.
* Digital & trading transformation: Delivering data, analytics and AI-enabled transformation initiatives, helping clients improve
trading decision-making, operational efficiency and commercial performance.
* Trading systems transformation: Leading ETRM/CTRM transformation workstreams, supporting strategy, implementation and
optimisation initiatives while aligning business and technology stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
* Flexibility services & integration: Leading the delivery of flexibility strategy and integration engagements, helping clients
unlock value from battery storage, renewable assets and enabling technologies across evolving energy markets.
* Risk and regulatory advisory: Advising clients on risk and regulatory challenges, enhancing risk management frameworks,
governance and controls while supporting adaptation to evolving market and regulatory requirements.
* Leadership & Business Development: Leading project teams, developing junior colleagues, building trusted client relationships
and contributing to business development, thought leadership and capability growth across the practice.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for experienced professionals with a strong track record in consulting, commodity trading, energy markets or
trading transformation.
We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds across Power, LNG, Gas & Clean Fuels, Metals or Oil.
We recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds, so you do not need experience across all of these areas to
apply.
* Trading operating model design and transformation.
* Commodities and energy trading business process improvement.
* ETRM/CTRM platforms and supporting trading technologies.
* Data, analytics and emerging AI-enabled use cases within trading environments.
* Flexibility integration and optimisation across power, gas and renewable energy markets.
* Trading strategy, commercial optimisation and portfolio management.
* Market, credit, operational or regulatory risk management.
In addition, successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
* Experience leading complex workstreams, projects or transformation programmes.
* The ability to build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
* Experience managing and developing project teams.
* A track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in complex and fast-paced environments.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
* Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activities.
* The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
* Professional proficiency in German and English.
WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST.
BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE
BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of
annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit
which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
* Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of
our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around
taking unpaid leave.
* Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and
environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
* Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our
annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an
activity of their choice.
* Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the
company’s success.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of
belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients
and for our people.
AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE
You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click
here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.
USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.
We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero
with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our
progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping
us to continually identify where we can improve.
We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people
first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in
which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to
contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental
purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.
JOIN US
All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening
or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We
do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to
apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We
operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment
Team to discuss further.
BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES
For UK & EU
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU
Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal
limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
For the USA
Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to
support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and
state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please
contact privacy@baringa.com
For Australia & Singapore
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER &
APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and
Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your
personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
YOUR MISSION
You will be the technical backbone of Armira’s emerging Data & AI function, responsible for building and maintaining the firm’s
internal data infrastructure and AI-powered workflows. This is a two-pillar builder role: you will be responsible for (1)
designing and implementing Armira’s central data warehouse, ingestion pipelines, data models, and reporting layer, and (2)
building AI- and LLM-powered internal tools and workflows that support the investment team’s day-to-day processes, leveraging
existing APIs, agent frameworks, and workflow automation tools. Depending on your background, you may lean more toward one pillar
initially – what matters is the ability and drive to work across both.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Pillar 1: Data Warehouse & Infrastructure
* Architect, build, and maintain a centralised data warehouse consolidating fragmented data sources across the firm
* Design ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and structure data from market databases, deal pipeline sources, and internal
systems
* Implement data quality frameworks and governance standards appropriate for a regulated financial services environment
* Build dashboards and reporting tools to enable self-service analytics for the investment team
Pillar 2: AI Workflow Development & Internal Tooling
* Design and build AI-powered workflows (e.g., LLM integrations, n8n/Make automation) to automate and enhance deal sourcing, due
diligence support, and internal reporting workflows
* Develop internal tools and applications using LLM APIs, integrating with existing systems (CRM, document management,
communication platforms)
* Prototype, test, and iterate on AI-powered workflows, translating business requirements into technical solutions under the
guidance of senior leadership
* Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI/LLM ecosystem and evaluate and recommend new tools and approaches for implementation
Technical Approach & Stack Expectations
We expect you to leverage well-established, cloud-native tools and to keep the architecture simple, well-documented, and
maintainable, so that another engineer could understand and operate key pipelines within a short onboarding period. We are not
optimising for cutting-edge custom architectures, but for pragmatic, robust solutions. The expected tech stack aligns with
well-established tools in data engineering:
* Data Warehouse: e.g., Snowflake, Fabric
* Cloud: Preferred Azure
* Transformation & Orchestration: dbt / Airflow
* Visualisation: Tableau / Power BI
* Programming: Python, SQL
* AI/LLM: OpenAI, Anthropic APIs; agent frameworks (LangChain, MCP, etc.); workflow automation (n8n, Make)
YOUR PROFILE
Required Qualifications:
* Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
* 2+ years of professional experience (Specialist: 2–5 years; Manager: 5+ years) in data engineering, software development, or
applied data science
* Ideally, at least one end-to-end build of a data product, internal tool, or data platform in a professional setting (e.g.,
designing a data model, building pipelines, and putting dashboards or an internal application into production)
* Strong programming skills in Python; solid experience with SQL and modern data stack tools (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Airflow)
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
* Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) and willingness and experience to build AI-powered workflows (e.g.
n8n, make.com)
* Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver end-to-end solutions
* Fluent in English; German proficiency is a strong plus
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in or exposure to financial services, consulting, or private equity
* Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, or similar) and/or workflow automation platforms (n8n, Make)
* Experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
* Understanding of PE workflows (deal sourcing, due diligence, reporting) as context for building effective internal tools
* Track record of building data products or internal tools in a smaller-team environment
WHY US?
What We Offer:
* Unique opportunity to build a function from scratch at a leading DACH investment holding
* Deep exposure to the investment team and PE deal-making: you will sit in on deal discussions, portfolio reviews, and strategy
meetings, building a genuine understanding of how private equity works and developing your own professional network in the
industry
* Competitive compensation
* Munich-based role with work-from-home options, combined with a collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture
* High autonomy with clear career growth path as the data function scales
* Learning and development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications
ÜBER UNS: WER IST ARTEFACT?
Artefact ist eine weltweit führende Beratung für Daten- und KI-Dienstleistungen mit Hauptsitz in Paris. Wir verbinden die
Stringenz und die strukturierte Problemlösungskompetenz einer erstklassigen Strategieberatung mit tiefgehendem Fachwissen in den
Bereichen Daten, KI und Analytics, um unseren Kunden messbare geschäftliche Erfolge zu ermöglichen.
Mit mehr als 2.000 Consultants, Data Scientists und Engineers in 26 Ländern arbeiten wir mit den globalen Marktführern zusammen.
Unser deutsches Büro befindet sich auf einem starken Wachstumskurs und berät Kunden branchenübergreifend bei ihren drängendsten
strategischen Herausforderungen. Wir liefern nicht nur Präsentationen - wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen technologischen
Möglichkeiten und geschäftlichen Anforderungen. Dabei begleiten wir unsere Kunden vom ersten Leuchtturm-Use-Case bis hin zur
unternehmensweiten KI-Reife.
Als Consulting Manager (m/w/d) Data & AI Strategy agierst du als vertrauenswürdiger Sparringspartner für Führungskräfte, steuerst
komplexe, funktionsübergreifende Transformationsprogramme und treibst den organisatorischen Wandel in großem Stil voran.
DEINE HAUPTAUFGABEN:
* KI-Transformationsprogramme leiten: Du steuerst die End-to-End-Umsetzung - von fokussierten kurzen Projekten im gehobenen
Mittelstand bis hin zu mehrphasigen Transformationen in Großkonzernen. Du identifizierst interne Promotoren und nimmst die
Stakeholder mit, überwindest Hürden und sorgst für eine messbare Akzeptanz sowie den organisatorischen Wandel.
* Strategie & KI-Use-Case-Scoping: Du arbeitest eng mit Stakeholdern auf C-Level zusammen, um geschäftskritische Fragen zu
beantworten: Wie verändert KI das Geschäftsmodell? Wie sieht die passende Data Governance aus? Du berätst strategisch, hilfst
aber auch konkret bei der Modellauswahl und bewertest die technische Machbarkeit.
* Business Growth vorantreiben: Du treibst das Wachstum unserer deutschen Praxisgruppe aktiv voran. Mit unternehmerischer Energie
übernimmst du Verantwortung bei der Lead-Generierung und Pipeline-Konvertierung, indem du potenzielle Kunden ansprichst,
maßgeschneiderte Angebote konzipierst und unsere Key Accounts strategisch weiterentwickelst.
* Thought Leadership & Marktpräsenz: Du positionierst Artefact als Go-to-Partner für Enterprise AI. Ob durch
Expertendiskussionen, Content auf LinkedIn oder Whitepaper - du teilst pragmatische Einblicke zu aktuellen KI-Trends (z. B.
Agentic AI) und realen Einführungswegen.
* Weiterentwicklung der Praxisgruppe: Du entwickelst unsere Methoden, Tools und Frameworks weiter, damit unser Angebot stets auf
dem neuesten Stand bleibt. Du konzipierst wiederverwendbare Transformation-Playbooks und bringst dein strategisches Know-how
oder Branchenwissen dabei direkt ein.
* Teamführung & Mentoring: Du bist Mentor:in und Vorbild: Du leitest und coachst agile, hybride Projektteams (Consultants, Data
Scientists und Engineers) und förderst eine dynamische „Can-Do“-Kultur.
DAS BRINGST DU MIT:
Wir definieren uns über eine Kultur aus Eigenverantwortung, intellektueller Neugier und starkem Teamgeist. Wir suchen motivierte
und fähige Talente, die Lust auf Gestaltungsspielraum haben und die Chance nutzen wollen, gemeinsam mit uns zu wachsen und zu
wachsen. Du solltest ein echter Teamplayer sein, der andere unterstützt und gleichzeitig das Unternehmen sowie die eigene Karriere
vorantreiben möchte.
* Berufserfahrung: Ca. 5-8 Jahre relevante Erfahrung in einer Managementberatung, der Tech-Branche oder einem dynamischen Umfeld
(z. B. führende Start-ups oder Boutique-Beratungen). Ein Track Record in der Umsetzung von Daten-, Analytics- oder KI-Projekten
ist ein Muss.
* Transformation & Change Management: Fundierte Erfahrung in der Leitung komplexer, crossfunktionaler Transformationsprogramme
sowie die Fähigkeit, dich sicher im Konzernumfeld und auf Führungsebene zu bewegen und KI-Kompetenzen nachhaltig in
Kundenorganisationen zu verankern.
* KI-Verständnis & "Builder-Mindset": Du musst kein:e Full-Time-Developer:in sein, bringst aber ein tiefes, praktisches
Verständnis für moderne KI-Architekturen mit (z. B. LLM-gestützte Workflows, Agentic AI, Generative AI) sowie Best Practices
zur KI-Evaluierung. Du kannst KI-Konzepte glaubwürdig demonstrieren und Datenschutzthemen kompetent diskutieren.
* Analytischer & technischer Scharfsinn: Fundiertes Wissen über gängige Machine-Learning-Methoden, Cloud-Architekturen und
Prinzipien des Datenmanagements. Exzellente quantitative Fähigkeiten, um aus komplexen Datensätzen strategische Erkenntnisse
abzuleiten.
* Kommunikation & Präsenz: Herausragende Kommunikations-, Präsentations- und Moderationsfähigkeiten. Du besitzt ein starkes
Auftreten und kannst komplexe technische Themen in überzeugende Argumente für das nicht-technische Senior-Management übersetzen
sowie die Brücke zu den technischen Umsetzungsteams schlagen.
* Ausbildung: Ein exzellenter akademischer Werdegang (Bachelor/Master) in BWL, VWL, (Wirtschafts-)Informatik, Physik, Mathematik
oder einem vergleichbaren quantitativen Bereich.
* Sprachkenntnisse: Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse (in Wort und Schrift) sind zwingend erforderlich, um unsere Kunden
erfolgreich zu beraten.
* Formalia: Eine gültige Arbeitserlaubnis für Deutschland.
WARUM ARTEFACT?
* Strategie trifft Deep Tech: Artefact bewegt sich an der einzigartigen Schnittstelle von erstklassiger Business-Strategie und
Deep Tech. Du berätst bis hin zur C-Level Ebene und bleibst gleichzeitig technologisch immer an der absoluten Speerspitze der
KI-Revolution.
* Impact & Entrepreneurship: Als Teil eines schnell wachsenden Teams in Deutschland genießt du von Tag eins an hohe Sichtbarkeit.
Du gestaltest den Fußabdruck von Artefact in der Region direkt mit, bringst deine eigenen Ideen ein und treibst das
Geschäftswachstum voran.
* Continuous Learning: Du bist am Puls der Zeit und erlebst neue KI-Lösungen an der Schnittstelle von Technologie und Business
hautnah. Durch unser globales Netzwerk hast du Zugriff auf kontinuierliche Trainings - sowohl zu High-Level-Consulting-Methoden
als auch zu den neuesten Data- & AI-Kompetenzen.
* Macher-Kultur: Wir kombinieren Ambition mit einem kollegialen, unterstützenden Umfeld. Wir bewegen uns schnell, denken
unternehmerisch und feiern Erfolge gemeinsam - während wir uns gegenseitig bei der persönlichen Weiterentwicklung unterstützen.
Diese Position ist für die Standorte Berlin oder München ausgeschrieben.
Keine Sorge, wenn du nicht alle Kriterien erfüllst! Bei Artefact schätzen wir Motivation, pragmatische Problemlösungskompetenz und
Potenzial über alles. Wenn du Lust auf neue Herausforderungen hast und die KI-Revolution leidenschaftlich mitgestalten willst,
freuen wir uns von dir zu hören.
Vielfalt & Inklusion bei Artefact: Wir sind überzeugt, dass einzigartige Perspektiven Innovationen vorantreiben. Bei Artefact
setzen wir uns für ein inklusives Umfeld ein, in dem jeder sich entfalten kann. Wir begrüßen und berücksichtigen alle Bewerbungen
rein auf Basis von Leistung, Fähigkeiten und Potenzial - unabhängig von geschlechtlicher Identität, sexueller Orientierung,
Herkunft, Ethnizität, Religion, Alter, Hintergrund oder Behinderung. Komm so, wie du bist!
Bereit für den nächsten Schritt? Bitte sende uns deinen Lebenslauf, der deine Erfahrung und deine Leidenschaft für die Rolle als
Consulting Manager (m/w/d) Data & AI Strategy zeigt. Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung!
Bei Fragen kannst du uns gerne eine Nachricht an bewerbung-de@artefact.com senden.
