Senior Manager-Enterprise Data & AI

Kohler Co. is seeking a visionary and technically adept Senior Manager, Data & AI to lead the development and execution of data and AI strategies across Enterprise Functions (HR, Finance, Shared Services, IT & Legal) including the management of our enterprise data platforms. This role will be instrumental in accelerating AI adoption-including Agentic AI process efficiency, scaling enterprise data platforms, and enabling intelligent automation to drive business transformation., Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Data & AI roadmap for Enterprise Functions across HR, Finance, Shared Services, IT & Legal in alignment with enterprise digital strategy.
• Partner with business leaders to identify high-value use cases and deliver AI-driven solutions with measurable ROI.
• Champion the adoption of GenAI and Agentic AI to enhance operational efficiency, business insights, and decision-making.

Agentic AI & Automation

• Lead the development and deployment of Agentic AI systems (eg, HR cases, Finance postings, etc.) that autonomously resolve incidents, assist users, and orchestrate workflows.
• Collaborate with platform teams to integrate AI copilots into ServiceNow, Databricks, and Azure ecosystems.
• Ensure governance, observability, and cost optimization of AI workloads, including training data pipelines and model lifecycle management.

Data Engineering & Platform Delivery

• Oversee the architecture and delivery of scalable data pipelines, lakehouses, and analytics platforms (eg, Azure, Databricks).
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive self-service analytics and democratization of data across business units.

Team & Program Management

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of data engineers, AI/ML specialists, and product owners.
• Manage project delivery using agile methodologies, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, automation, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in data and analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience deploying AI/ML solutions at scale, including GenAI and Agentic AI.
• Expertise in cloud-native data platforms (Azure, Databricks), MLOps, and data governance.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT, digital product development, and platform delivery.

Preferred

• Experience with Azure Analytics, Power BI, Python, and LLM-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Kohler's digital ecosystem, especially within K&B Americas.
• Certifications in Azure AI, Data Engineering, or related technologies.

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