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Ai Specialist And Transformation Manager

Posted on May 29, 2026

Wien, Austria
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Ai Specialist And Transformation Manager job opportunity

Full Time (40 h/w)
Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
€ 55,000 gross/year

Your Responsibilities

Excellent research needs state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and innovative digital services. With a team of about 50 experts, we will redesign the Institute's digital landscape over the next few years and implement an ambitious digital transformation programme to facilitate the Institute’s rapid growth. As part of our strategy, we are planning to create and implement an AI Roadmap to support core administrative and research processes.
As part of the Digital Transformation team, you drive value focused AI adoption by connecting internal stakeholders, IT, and leadership. You combine AI expertise, business insight and change management to identify high-impact use cases and support the cultural shift.

Monitor emerging AI developments across all domains and advise IT, leadership and internal stakeholders on opportunities arising from technological advancements in AI
Identify and evaluate AI use cases together with administrative, scientific service and research units
Translate operational challenges into AI-ready use cases and requirements
Assess feasibility, value, risks, and readiness of AI initiatives
Prioritize use cases based on impact, scalability, and effort
Coordinate pilots, proofs of concept, and rollouts with IT and vendors
Lead AI-related change management activities (communication, adoption, training)
Educate stakeholders on AI capabilities, limitations, and ethics
Support governance topics such as data quality, compliance, and responsible AI
Monitor benefits realization and continuous improvement of AI solutions

Your Profile

University degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
Several years of relevant experience with AI technologies and in digital transformation or technology-driven business roles
Solid understanding of generative AI and other machine learning concepts
Strong business analysis and problem solving skills
Experienced in change management and organizational transformation
Ability to translate between technical and non technical audiences
Structured and collaborative approach with a focus on impact and trust building
Reliable team-player with good communication skills
Working language is English, good working knowledge in German is an advantage

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

Education & training

Cafeteria

Childcare

Free shuttle bus

Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

Your Contacts

Susanne Zyla

Recruiting and Dual Career

+43 2243 9000 2368

recruiting@ista.ac.at

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