Senior IT Director, ERP Applications

Senior It Director, Erp Applications

Join Komatsu and be part of something big! The senior IT director, ERP applications owns Komatsu's SAP S/4HANA transformation and long-term ERP operating model. This role is accountable for delivering a successful implementation and ensuring the organization is prepared to operate, support, and continuously improve the platform post go-live—driving system stability, adoption, and sustained business value. As a trusted business and technology leader, this individual quickly builds credibility with executive and functional stakeholders, aligning ERP strategy, process design, and organizational readiness to fully embed ERP capabilities into day-to-day operations. This role requires a leader with strong business acumen, deep technical expertise across platforms, and a proven track record leading large-scale transformation programs and complex vendor ecosystems.

What success looks like:

• SAP S/4HANA operating as a stable, trusted enterprise platform
• Clear business ownership of ERP-enabled processes
• A scalable ERP support model with defined accountability
• Measurable improvements in efficiency, data quality, and decision-making
• Reduced post-go-live risk and reliance on external vendors over time

Key job responsibilities:

• Executive leadership & strategy
• Transformation, stabilization & operational readiness
• Business relationship management
• Vendor & partner governance
• Technology & operations oversight
• Talent development & team leadership

Qualifications/requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required (business, IT, or related field); MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of IT experience, including 8–10 years in IT management or technology transformation leadership.
• Proven record of delivering global SAP S/4HANA transformations that achieved measurable business outcomes—including process harmonization, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Proven experience transitioning large ERP programs from implementation into stable, scalable, and well-governed steady-state operations.
• Demonstrated ability to align IT strategy and architecture with enterprise process design and business goals.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive industries strongly preferred.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to align IT with long-term business goals.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA ecosystem, integrations, and cloud platforms.
• Strong organizational change management capabilities and transformation delivery experience.
• Skilled in program governance, risk mitigation, and vendor relationship management.
• Solid grounding in cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Hiring range: at Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $230,000-290,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company benefits: Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. 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.

Diversity & inclusion commitment: 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 towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company information: Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment, and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial, and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and the planet thrive together.

EEO statement: 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.