Vice President - Forward Deployed Engineering - Munich

Vice President - Forward Deployed Engineering - MunichWe're building a new Forward Deployed Engineering division focused on delivering enterprise AI transformation for private equity portfolio businesses.We're looking for a VP who can build and lead an elite team of Forward Deployed Engineers while partnering directly with C-level executives to deploy AI into real business operations.This is a rare opportunity to build an organisation from the ground up, combining engineering leadership, enterprise consulting and AI product delivery.What you'll doBuild, hire and lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed EngineersDefine the operating model, culture and engineering standards for a new AI organisationOwn the successful delivery of enterprise AI programmes from discovery through productionPartner directly with CEOs, CIOs and senior business leaders to identify high-value AI opportunitiesTranslate complex business challenges into scalable AI products and platformsGuide architecture across LLM applications, AI agents, RAG systems and enterprise integrationsEstablish best practices for delivery, quality, governance and technical excellenceWork closely with commercial teams to shape AI strategy, solution design and client engagementsHelp define the future of enterprise AI transformation across multiple industriesWhat we're looking forExperience building and leading high-performing engineering or Forward Deployed Engineering teamsStrong software engineering background with Python and modern AI technologiesHands-on experience delivering production AI systems using LLMs, AI agents, RAG architectures and orchestration frameworksDeep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)Proven experience leading complex enterprise transformation programmesConsulting experience is essentialExceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skillsComfortable operating with senior executives and technical teams alikeFluent German and EnglishNice to haveExperience at an AI-native companyBackground in strategy consulting, digital transformation or enterprise technologyExperience working with private equity portfolio companiesExperience building engineering organisations from an early stageStrong understanding of enterprise architecture and modern AI infrastructureYou'll thrive here if youLove building teams from scratchPrefer solving real business problems over building demosEnjoy switching between technical architecture and executive conversationsThrive in high-autonomy, high-ownership environmentsWant to shape how enterprise AI is deployed at scaleCare as much about measurable business outcomes as technical excellenceWhy join?Build a brand-new Forward Deployed Engineering organisationLead enterprise AI transformation programmes with board-level visibilityWork on high-impact AI deployments across multiple industriesHire and develop some of Europe's best AI engineersInfluence the strategy, culture and direction of a rapidly growing AI businessCompetitive executive compensation with significant leadership responsibility