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Thorsten AustTA

Thorsten Aust

AI Transformation | Project & Delivery Lead | Digi

1.200 €/Tag
München, DE
15+ Jahre

Durchschnittliche Reaktionszeit: 1h

Über Thorsten

Technology and AI transformation leader with 20+ years of experience in building, scaling and stabilizing complex software and engineering organizations.

I help companies translate technology and AI into real business impact – from defining high-value use cases to structuring delivery and enabling teams to execute effectively.

My focus areas include:

  • AI and digital transformation initiatives
  • Program and delivery leadership in complex environments
  • Organizational scaling and performance improvement
  • Stakeholder alignment across business and technology
  • Structuring and stabilizing critical programs

I bring a strong combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring that transformation initiatives move beyond concepts and deliver measurable results.

My background includes leading international engineering organizations (150+ FTE), managing large-scale software programs, and working across distributed teams in Europe and Asia.

While my roots are in automotive and mobility, I apply my experience across industries where complex systems, fast execution and organizational alignment are critical.

Available for interim leadership, transformation and AI-driven initiatives.

Available for remote-first engagements with flexible on-site presence across Germany and Europe.
  • Deutsch

    Muttersprachlich oder zweisprachig

  • Englisch

    Verhandlungssicher

Vor Ort möglich
München (bis zu 50 km), Berlin (bis zu 50 km), Hamburg (bis zu 50 km), Frankfurt am Main (bis zu 50 km)

Projekt- und Berufserfahrung

  • HARMAN International / Samsung
    Director – Global Customer & Delivery Programs (Automotive Software)
    Januar 2023 - Heute (3 Jahre und 5 Monate)
    Munich, Germany
    • • Led a global organization of 170+ engineers across multi-OEM software and AI platform programs.
    • • Acted as strategic interface between OEM customers, Samsung supplier organizations and technology partners.
    • • Enabled adoption of advanced software and AI capabilities across automotive platforms through ecosystem collaboration.
    • • Implemented data-driven performance frameworks linking engineering execution with customer success and account growth.
    • • Translated complex technical platform capabilities into business-aligned value propositions for global stakeholders.
    Engineering Leadership Automotive Software Delivery Supplier Integration
  • Magna Telemotive
    Global Business Development & Strategy Leader
    Januar 2022 - Januar 2023 (1 Jahr)
    Munich, Germany
    • • Built international collaboration frameworks with suppliers in India and Romania to scale automotive software development.
    • • Led cross-functional integration teams across multiple locations to accelerate delivery and platform readiness.
    • • Harmonized engineering and supplier processes, improving release quality, traceability and cross-site execution.
    Engineering Leadership Post Merger Integration Program Management Automotive Software Delivery
  • CARIAD / Volkswagen Group
    Product & Portfolio Management Lead
    Januar 2020 - Januar 2021 (1 Jahr)
    85 Ingolstadt, Germany
    • • Defined product and technology roadmap for next-generation cloud-connected navigation platforms.
    • • Developed strategic business cases aligning platform capabilities with long-term ecosystem and supplier strategies.
    • • Facilitated executive-level roadmap workshops and technology strategy discussions across engineering and partner organizations.
    Businessplan-Entwicklung Engineering Leadership Supplier Integration

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Ausbildung und Abschlüsse

  • Certified SAFe 5 Product Owner / Product Manager
    Certified SAFe 5 Product Owner / Product Manager
  • ISO 26262
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