Enterprise AI Transformation Lead, DACH

About the Role

A Y Combinator–backed enterprise AI SaaS startup is looking for an Enterprise AI Transformation Lead to own and scale AI-driven change across the DACH region, based in Munich. You'll work directly with the founding team to transform multibillion-euro enterprises into AI-native operators, acting as a trusted strategic partner to C-suite leaders while building high-impact AI agent deployments from the ground up.

What You'll Do

• Lead regional rollout across DACH from Munich, owning outcomes end-to-end.
• Serve as an AI transformation partner to CEOs, CIOs, and Chief Transformation Officers at large enterprises.
• Run each account like a consulting engagement: stakeholder mapping, diagnostic, roadmap, rollout, and measurable results.
• Diagnose where AI creates the most leverage and identify the highest-value use cases per customer.
• Build the first agents yourself to prove value, then scale adoption org-wide.
• Host executive workshops, briefings, and strategy-oriented QBRs that engage senior leadership.
• Navigate complex enterprise politics to find champions, remove blockers, and expand impact.
• Collaborate directly with founders on regional strategy, key accounts, and Munich team-building.
• Represent the voice of the customer to product and engineering, driving prioritization with conviction.
• Systematically automate your own workflows by building agents to eliminate manual work.

What We're Looking For

Dealbreakers:

• Native-level German proficiency and location in Munich (or firm willingness to relocate).
• 3+ years in enterprise AI transformation consulting with a track record of C-suite engagements and transformation roadmaps at large enterprises.
• Hands-on experience shipping production AI agents, including model routing, evaluation design, data residency considerations, and enterprise integration architecture.

Required:

• Tier-one consulting background (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Roland Berger, or equivalent) or comparable enterprise transformation experience.
• Proven ability to build and lead regional teams and scale across Europe.
• Experience leading C-level engagements and delivering measurable strategic outcomes at large enterprises.
• Commercially sharp with experience in renewals, expansions, and multi-stakeholder revenue motions.
• Extremely high agency, fast decision-making, concise communication, and a low-ego ownership mindset.

Nice to Have:

• Ex-founder or startup experience.
• Willingness to travel and spend multiple days per week at customer sites.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000–$150,000 USD annually (or local equivalent).
• Direct impact on company direction and regional strategy.
• Opportunity to build and lead the DACH team as the company scales across Europe.

Location

This is an on-site role based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Candidates must be based in Munich or willing to relocate. Visa sponsorship is not available — candidates must have existing authorization to work in Germany.