Senior IT Director, ERP Applications Posting Start Date: 5/20/26 Requisition ID: 35793 Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position Job Overview 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 o Own the end-to-end ERP lifecycle, including transformation strategy, implementation delivery, and transition to steady-state operations. o Define and maintain a multi-year ERP roadmap that integrates process harmonization, data standardization, technology modernization, and post-go-live optimization. o Establish a clear ERP operating model that defines accountability for run, enhance, and innovate activities following implementation. o Anticipate future technology, business, and industry trends to ensure ERP capabilities continue to enable enterprise performance. Transformation, Stabilization & Operational Readiness o Lead the full ERP lifecycle from design through deployment, stabilization, and transition to steady-state operations. o Ensure the organization is prepared to support, maintain, and evolve the ERP platform through clearly defined ownership, support structures, and operating processes. o Own hypercare and stabilization phases, ensuring performance, adoption, and business confidence are established before transitioning to normal operations. o Drive enterprise process harmonization and ensure standardized processes are embedded into daily operations and performance management. Business Relationship Management o Establish trust and credibility with executive and functional leaders by demonstrating deep understanding of their operational priorities and challenges. o Operate as the enterprise integrator-aligning business strategy, process ownership, and ERP execution to deliver measurable performance improvements. o Partner with business leaders to transition from a "project mindset" to operational ownership of ERP-enabled processes. o Ensure transparent, consistent communication of ERP performance, risks, and outcomes during both transformation and steady-state operations. Vendor & Partner Governance o Serve as the single accountable executive owner for ERP vendors across implementation and post-implementation support, ensuring delivery quality, operational stability, and value realization. o Transition vendor engagement models from implementation-focused delivery to sustainable support and optimization frameworks. o Hold partners accountable for business outcomes, not just technical milestones. Technology & Operations Oversight o Ensure ERP platforms and surrounding systems operate reliably and securely during migration and in steady-state operations. o Establish ERP service management, monitoring, escalation, and performance metrics to support reliable day-to-day operations post-go-live. o Own ERP operational risk management, including cybersecurity, compliance, licensing, and resilience. o Ensure legacy systems are responsibly decommissioned or integrated following ERP deployment. Talent Development & Team Leadership o Build and lead a senior ERP leadership organization spanning ERP systems, enterprise applications, data/integration, and business transformation. o Develop internal capabilities to support, operate, and continuously improve the ERP platform-reducing long-term reliance on external partners. o Create a culture that treats ERP as a long-term enterprise capability, not a one-time implementation. 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. Additional Information 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. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment. • 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