Director AI & Automation

Company Description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive success? As a full-time Director of AI & Automation at SIXT, you’ll be at the heart of Corporate Development, owning the AI and automation deployment funnel and rapidly building automation workflows. You’ll manage data connections, support Project Managers on technical implementation, and enable cross-functional teams to turn process documentation into deployed solutions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are AI-fluent, automation-minded, and a strong communicator, this is the role for you. Apply now!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You support Corporate Development by owning and operating the deployment funnel for all AI & automation solutions
• You manage automation workflow development, data source connections, and ensure governance and data integrity
• You liaise with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to translate process documentation into technical solutions
• You maintain reusable data models, optimize query performance, and uphold data quality across automation workflows
• You receive and apply AI-powered coding assistants and prompt engineering tools to accelerate development and streamline workflows
• You assist with deep-dive analyses, impact assessments, and documentation for automation solutions and business outcomes

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience You have 5+ years of professional work experience, including hands-on experience with data and automation, and demonstrated progression
• Education You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Engineering, Business, or a related field, and are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Technical Proficiency You possess advanced SQL skills, experience with AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude Code), enterprise automation platforms, APIs, and data pipelines
• Soft Skills You demonstrate strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Commitment to Excellence You are systems-oriented, automation-minded, and able to manage your own priorities with a self-directed approach
• Additional Skills You are familiar with workflow automation platforms (n8n, Zapier), Python or R, prompt engineering, data governance, and cloud data platforms (preferred)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Health Insurance / Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan. Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance
• Bonus Plan Take advantage of competitive performance-based incentives
• Company Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleet
• Hybrid Work Format Flexible hybrid work options - 4/1 format (applicable to HQ Salaried roles)
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and family
• Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement

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About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!