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. This role partners closely with technology and business leaders to translate data and AI capabilities into measurable business value while ensuring strong governance, security, and ethical AI practices.
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
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various 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)
Annual Salary: $181,000 – $226,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in data analytics, AI, or advanced analytics
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience delivering Analytics and AI solutions at enterprise scale
- Strong understanding of data architecture, cloud platforms, advanced analytics, and AI/ML lifecycle management
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
DENSO Insights
What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
