Director- Data Analytics and AI

Role Overview

The Director, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence is a senior leadership role within DENSO North America’s IT Digital Center (ITDC), responsible for defining the enterprise wide strategy for data, analytics, and AI and executing to deliver scalable, high ‑ impact AI solutions across North American operations. This role serves as a key enabler of DENSO’s AI first, data driven operating model.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data analytics and AI vision aligned with DENSO’s digital transformation strategy.
• Lead development and deployment of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI use cases.
• Establish scalable data platforms, analytics products, and AI pipelines in collaboration with cloud, data engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to identify high-impact use cases and drive measurable ROI from analytics and AI investments.
• Build and lead high-performing teams of data scientists, analytics engineers, and AI product leaders.
• Define data governance, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI standards to ensure compliance, security, and trust.
• Oversee external partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, and research institutions.
• Champion data literacy and analytics adoption across the organization through change management and enablement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, AI, or advanced analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering Analytics and AI solutions at enterprise scale, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, cloud platforms, advanced analytics, and AI/ML lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes for senior executives.
• Experience leading global or cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AI applications in manufacturing, quality inspection, predictive maintenance, or mobility systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern data and AI platforms (cloud-native analytics, AI platforms, and data governance tools).
• Experience establishing responsible AI, model risk management, and data ethics frameworks.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Variety of No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Variety of Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Pay

$181,000 – $226,000