Director Fleet Intelligence & Optimization Lead (m/f/d)
Mentions vibe-coding explicitly and references Cursor; expects use of low-code/AI-assisted prototyping with Python hardening.
About the Role
Lead SIXT's fleet intelligence and optimization efforts, turning large-scale fleet data into AI-powered decisions to maximize utilization, revenue, and operational efficiency. Own end-to-end optimization projects, embed/coordinate data science work, and harden AI-assisted prototypes into production-ready Python systems.
Job Description
Role
Lead the automated fleet optimization and intelligence stream for a global multi-hundred-thousand vehicle fleet, driving AI-powered decisions to maximize utilization, revenue, and operational efficiency. Act as a functional leader who ensures statistical rigor, prioritizes high-impact initiatives, and supports the transition of prototypes into production-ready code.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and prioritize fleet optimization projects across demand/revenue forecasting, cost, contractual constraints, and operational limits.
- Design, validate, and iterate optimization models and AI-based decision systems.
- Drive embedding and coordination of central Data Science teams where appropriate.
- Ensure statistical relevance and challenge assumptions across data- and AI-driven approaches.
- Support colleagues with Python expertise to harden low-code or AI-assisted prototypes (e.g., tools like Cursor) into robust production solutions.
- Take end-to-end ownership from problem definition to measurable business outcomes.
Requirements
- Solid experience applying statistics and optimization techniques to real-world business problems, ideally in mobility, logistics, or complex operations.
- Advanced skills in SQL and Python and experience integrating data products and optimization logic into production systems.
- Mindset focused on business impact: balancing model sophistication, data availability, and time-to-market through agile, experiment-driven development.
- Strong ownership, autonomy, and accountability; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent English; German is a plus.
Benefits
- Discounts on SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+ services
- Attractive vehicle leasing offers and exclusive partner deals (travel, tech, fashion, etc.)
- Company car (mobility support)
- Retirement plan contributions and capital-forming benefits
- On-site amenities: modern gym, gaming area, employee restaurant, and leisure activities
- 30 days vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours
- One paid volunteer day per year
Notes
This is an individual expert role focusing on topic ownership and functional guidance within the organization.