AI Project Manager – Industrial Digital Transformation (F/M) Leach
Solutions électromécaniques et électroniques pour défense, aéronautique et ferroviaire.
Permanent
Sarralbe, Niort
Occasional remote
Salary: Not specified
> 5 years
5 years of study
Skills we're looking for
Continuous improvement
Project management
Motivational skills
AI and machine learning
Collaboration and teamwork
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You'll be part of
Sarralbe, Niort
510 employees
Metallurgy
Supply Chain
Aeronautics / Space
Founded in 1955
Revenue: 180M€
You'll be working on
At Leach International Europe, we are not simply looking for an AI Project Manager.
We are looking for the individual who will build and lead the digital transformation and industrialization of Artificial Intelligence at the very heart of our organization.
You will have the opportunity to design, structure, and deploy an ambitious AI roadmap with a direct impact on our industrial performance, manufacturing sites, and teams.
Your Mission: Lead AI Transformation from Strategy to Execution
Reporting to the IT Department, within the Business Solutions Group, and working closely with Leach’s AI Ambassador, you will collaborate with all business functions across the organization.
You will lead AI, Data, and Digital Transformation projects from opportunity identification through operational deployment and value realization.
As a true cross-functional leader, you will bridge business needs, industrial challenges, quality requirements, and the opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence technologies, while operating within an IT landscape that combines modern digital solutions with legacy systems.
Your role will be instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into secure, scalable, integrated, and value-generating industrial solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Identify High-Value AI Opportunities
Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases that improve operational efficiency, product quality, lead times, production flow, maintenance, documentation, and decision-making.
Establish AI & Data Governance
Define and implement governance frameworks, methodologies, KPIs, priorities, and processes to manage a secure and business-aligned AI project portfolio.
Lead End-to-End AI Projects
Define project scope, gather business requirements, prepare specifications, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and ensure successful deployment at scale.
Design Integration Architectures
Develop integration strategies connecting AI solutions with ERP, MES, PLM, IT applications, industrial data platforms, IoT devices, sensors, and manufacturing environments.
Collaborate Across All Business Functions
Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, Operational Technology (OT), Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Finance, and Executive Management to ensure business adoption and long-term value creation.
Drive Digital Transformation
Support change management initiatives, promote AI adoption, train end users, communicate complex technologies in a simple manner, and increase the organization’s digital maturity.
Examples of Strategic Projects
Predictive maintenance and early detection of industrial deviations.
AI-assisted quality inspection through computer vision and advanced analytics.
Production planning, manufacturing flow, and supply chain optimization.
Document automation and Generative AI applications supporting business processes.
Leveraging data from ERP, MES, PLM, IoT devices, sensors, and internal systems.
Intelligent dashboards and decision-support tools for operational and management teams.
We're looking for
You hold a Master’s degree (Engineering School, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field).
You have at least 5 years of experience leading Data, Digital Transformation, Industrial IT, or Operational Excellence projects.
You have proven experience within a demanding industrial environment. Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Energy, or other high-technology industries is highly desirable.
You demonstrate solid expertise in:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Data Analytics and Data Engineering
Industrial Digital Transformation
Automation technologies
Systems integration and data architecture
You are experienced with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall (V-Model), cross-functional project leadership, risk management, budgeting, and planning.
Fluent English, both written and spoken, is mandatory to operate effectively within an international group environment.
Domestic and international travel will be required depending on project needs, operational priorities, partners, and deployment phases.
The position requires flexibility and a strong willingness to work closely with operational teams on the shop floor.
What Makes You Successful
You are recognized for your versatility and your ability to rapidly transform concepts into concrete operational solutions.
You are a builder by nature.
You are passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Data, and their practical applications within industrial environments.
You enjoy understanding manufacturing processes, challenging the status quo, and converting operational challenges into innovative business solutions.
You possess strong leadership skills and naturally influence cross-functional teams without direct hierarchical authority.
You are equally comfortable interacting with technicians, engineers, production managers, plant directors, executive leadership, and external partners.
You are structured, organized, results-oriented, and motivated by delivering measurable business impact.
You combine curiosity, pragmatism, innovation, and strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset.
We are looking for far more than a technical expert—we are looking for someone who will make Artificial Intelligence a true accelerator of industrial performance.
Why Join Leach International Europe?
A strategic position at the heart of the company’s industrial transformation.
High-impact AI initiatives directly connected to manufacturing operations and business performance.
Strong exposure to executive leadership and all business functions.
An international, dynamic, and highly demanding environment.
The opportunity to build, structure, and deploy an ambitious AI roadmap.
A culture driven by accountability, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Eligibility to obtain a “Confidentiel Défense” (French Confidential Defense) security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
