Sr. Manager-Enterprise Data & AI

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the development and deployment of Agentic AI systems (e.g., 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.
• Oversee the architecture and delivery of scalable data pipelines, lakehouses, and analytics platforms (e.g., 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees