
MediaMarktSaturn
Partner & Program Manager Data & AI (m/f/d)
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- Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany
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- Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany
Über
- Own the Data & AI partner & program strategy as a derivative of business priorities, setting guardrails for all data-driven initiatives (e.g., policies on data sharing, ethical AI, IP protection)
- Translate business strategy into a targeted external partner roadmap and innovation portfolio
- Lead the scouting and assessment of new technologies across academic, start-up, and scale-up ecosystems, identifying high-impact opportunities for our business
- Define partner engagement models, governance structures, and joint execution plans with key Data & AI players
- Manage strategic partnerships with major Data & AI partners such as Google Cloud, Microsoft, and OpenAI, ensuring alignment to business goals and measurable value creation
- Negotiate, influence, and co-develop initiatives with senior executives at partner organizations
- Develop joint innovation programs, proof-of-concept pipelines, and scalable deployment models
- Maintain and continuously update a curated partner portfolio and technology innovation funnel
- Actively monitor the global Data & AI landscape for disruptive technologies, competitive moves, and emerging standard
- Represent MMS in relevant innovation networks, conferences, and partner councils
- 7–10+ years of experience in partner management, strategic alliances, or program management, preferably in technology, consulting, or AI-related industries
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-Euro partnerships and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Strong ability to translate business strategies into actionable partner and program roadmaps
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at C-level
- Deep understanding of Data & AI trends, cloud platforms, and enterprise technology landscapes
- Familiarity with partner business models, joint go-to-market structures, and co-innovation practices
- Understanding of retail, e-commerce, or related customer-centric industries preferred
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with a strong execution bias
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Curious mindset with a passion for technology and innovation
- International teams & exciting tasks
- 30 days vacation & company pension plan
- Employees discount & Fitness Collaborations
- Training & Education
- Open corporate culture & Teamwork
- Mobile work (50/50)
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Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten
- E-commerce
- Program Management
- Retail
Berufserfahrung
- Product Owner / Product Manager
- IT Consultant
- Cloud Architect
Sprachkenntnisse
- English