Director, AI and Data

Director, AI & Data Job Overview

Komatsu is seeking a Director, AI & Data to lead enterprise-wide AI and data transformation initiatives across our North American organizations. This role will shape strategy, governance, and advanced analytics capabilities that enable smarter decisions, scalable innovation, and long-term business value.

The Director, AI & Data serves as a strategic partner to business and functional leaders, embedding AI, analytics, and data-driven insights into operations, planning, and performance measurement. This leader will also build and mentor a high-performing team while championing responsible AI, data ethics, and governance.

• Lead the enterprise AI and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term transformation goals
• Define and manage an enterprise AI and data roadmap, architecture, and operating model
• Embed advanced analytics and AI capabilities into core business processes including forecasting, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation
• Establish and operationalize data governance, stewardship, and standardization practices across the enterprise
• Partner closely with IT, business units, and functional leaders to modernize data platforms and infrastructure
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists, engineers, and analytics leaders
• Champion ethical AI practices, data privacy, and compliance standards
• Promote data literacy and AI enablement across functions to drive adoption and value realization
• Monitor performance and continuously refine AI and data initiatives for scalability and efficiency

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in data and analytics leadership roles, including 5+ years leading enterprise data/AI initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML technologies, cloud data platforms, and data engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated success driving data and AI transformations at scale in complex organizations.
• Expertise in ethical AI, data privacy, and compliance standards.
• Strong skills in communication, leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $193,000-$250,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

• Health benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration, and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey toward a sustainable future that creates value together.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.