Komatsu

VP, Enterprise Transformation Office

Komatsu$235K — $290K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Finance, or related field.
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in enterprise transformation or program management.
  • Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional transformation projects.
  • Expertise in ERP implementations and finance transformation.
  • Strong understanding of change management principles and adoption strategies.
  • Ability to influence executives and align cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the Enterprise Transformation Office for governance and execution.
  • Oversee strategic initiatives like ERP transformation and AI modernization.
  • Implement governance frameworks for consistent execution across business entities.
  • Translate strategic priorities into measurable transformation programs with executives.
  • Build and lead a high-performing program management and change management team.
  • Drive enterprise-wide reporting and performance measurement for executive decision-making.
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies and risks for successful program execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k and employee savings programs available.
  • Paid employee time off and designated holidays.
  • Employee and family assistance programs for support.
  • Disability benefits to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
  • Life insurance for added financial security.
  • Opportunities for employee learning and development.
Full Job Description
VP, Enterprise Transformation Office

Posting Start Date: 7/7/26



Requisition ID: 36354

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Job Overview

Komatsu is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President, Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO) to lead the company's enterprise-wide transformation strategy and execution. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this executive will establish and lead the Enterprise Transformation Office as the central hub for governance, program leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across Komatsu entities. The Vice President will oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, including ERP transformation, finance modernization, AI and data initiatives, legal entity transformation, and other enterprise-critical programs. This role is instrumental in driving alignment across executive leadership, ensuring successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives, and enabling sustainable business value through organizational change.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the Enterprise Transformation Office as the enterprise center of excellence for transformation governance, execution, and value realization.
  • Oversee a portfolio of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including Project Monarch, IFRS transition, AI and Data Modernization, Legal Entity Transformation, and other key business transformation programs.
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and tools that drive consistency, transparency, and execution across multiple business entities.
  • Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into coordinated, measurable enterprise transformation programs.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for program management, change management, analytics, and enterprise coordination.
  • Drive enterprise-wide reporting, performance measurement, and risk management to support informed executive decision-making.
  • Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and resource priorities to ensure successful program execution.
  • Champion organizational change management, communication, and business readiness to promote adoption and long-term sustainability of transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, Human Resources, business unit leaders, and transformation offices across the organization to align priorities and accelerate results.
  • Represent the Enterprise Transformation Office with executive steering committees and senior leadership, providing strategic updates and recommendations.


Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise transformation, large-scale program management, or corporate strategy execution.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional, and multi-entity transformation initiatives within large organizations.
  • Deep expertise in enterprise program governance, ERP implementations, finance transformation, AI and data modernization, or related strategic initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of organizational change management principles and enterprise adoption strategies.
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and build alignment across matrixed organizations.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution.
  • Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to travel approximately 20-30% across North America.


Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $235,000-290,000. 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


About Komatsu

Komatsu Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, forestry, and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment like press machines, lasers and thermoelectric generators. Its headquarters are in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The corporation was named after the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa, where the company was founded in 1921. Worldwide, the Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies (215 consolidated subsidiaries and 42 companies accounted for by the equity method). Komatsu is the world's second largest manufacturer of construction equipment and mining equipment after Caterpillar Inc.
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