Sr. Manager-Enterprise Data & AI

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite 4–Kohler, WI

Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities 

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 (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. 

Data Engineering & Platform Delivery 

• 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. 

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. 

Skills/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. 

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. 

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

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. The salary range for this position is $141,800 - $222,900. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Choose Kohler?
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. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.