Lead Manager, Enterprise AI Strategy & Solutions

The Lead Manager, Enterprise AI Strategy & Solutions is responsible for leading the enterprise adoption, governance, architecture, and delivery of artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, Microsoft Copilot, enterprise agents, and related emerging technologies across the organization.

This role leads the Enterprise AI & Automation Center of Excellence (CoE), translating business priorities into secure, scalable, and supportable solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes. The position provides enterprise leadership for AI strategy execution, governance, platform management, solution architecture, adoption, and value realization while partnering with business and technology stakeholders across the organization.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business Technology, or a related field.

· Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, solution architecture, software development, automation, enterprise applications, AI-enabled solutions, digital transformation, or related roles.

· Demonstrated experience translating strategy into priorities, governance processes, operating models, and delivered enterprise capabilities.

· Demonstrated experience technically leading the design, development, and production deployment of AI-enabled solutions. Experience should include relevant applications of machine learning, computer vision, optimization, generative AI, or intelligent automation, supported by strong software engineering, architecture, and data integration capabilities. Ability to select appropriate technologies based on business needs, operational constraints, and support requirements.

· Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, security, systems integration, governance, lifecycle management, production support, and responsible AI practices.

· Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without direct authority, advise senior leaders, and communicate effectively with business, technical, legal, security, and compliance stakeholders.

· Experience delivering measurable business outcomes through technology-enabled solutions and developing technical teams or contributors.

· Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

· Experience building, scaling, or maturing a Center of Excellence or enterprise governance function.

· Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions in manufacturing or industrial environments, working directly with operations, engineering, quality, or supply chain teams to translate operational needs into deployed solutions and measurable improvements.

· Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Apps, Power Automate, ServiceNow, or comparable enterprise platforms.

· Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, enterprise knowledge management, cloud platforms, APIs, enterprise integrations, cybersecurity, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.

Strategic Leadership

· Serve as principal advisor to the DGM of IT and AI Steering Committee on AI capabilities, risks, architecture, investments, and enterprise adoption.

· Define and maintain the technical vision and execution roadmap for manufacturing AI, aligned with enterprise strategy and operational priorities. Translate that roadmap into achievable delivery plans, technical dependencies, and measurable outcomes.

· Establish and lead the Enterprise AI & Automation CoE, including operating models, service expectations, governance processes, and performance measures.

· Lead and develop the technical team responsible for AI delivery. Set clear objectives, assign delivery ownership, coach technical judgment, and hold team members accountable for results. Coordinate capacity and execution with partner teams and external providers, and develop team members’ ability to lead increasingly complex initiatives.

AI Governance, Architecture, and Platform Management

· Lead operational AI governance and implement approved policies, standards, responsible AI practices, intake processes, architecture reviews, lifecycle controls, and production-readiness requirements.

· Define enterprise architecture standards, technical patterns, reusable components, and implementation standards for AI, Copilot, agents, intelligent automation, security, monitoring, and support.

· Lead enterprise enablement of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, agent-based solutions, and approved AI technologies.

· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platforms, investments, and adoption approaches aligned with enterprise priorities.

· Escalate material policy, risk, investment, and exception decisions to the DGM of IT and appropriate governance bodies.

Solution Delivery, Adoption, and Portfolio Management

· Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise AI, Copilot, agent, and intelligent automation solutions.

· Establish enterprise AI opportunity intake, prioritization, portfolio management, and delivery pipeline processes.

· Partner with business stakeholders and Business Analysts to develop business cases, success measures, and value realization plans.

· Prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, value, feasibility, readiness, risk, cost, supportability, and reuse potential.

· Establish baseline measures and success criteria before implementation, and validate results with business owners after deployment. Track adoption, cost, technical performance, reliability, and realized operational value, including improvements in quality, yield, throughput, downtime, or engineering productivity where relevant.

· Develop enterprise AI adoption, communications, enablement, training, and organizational change-management strategies in partnership with business leadership, Human Resources, Legal, Security, and other stakeholders to drive sustainable adoption and measurable business outcomes.

· Oversee AI licensing strategy, consumption visibility, vendor evaluations, budgeting recommendations, platform optimization, show back, and potential chargeback models.

Cross-Functional Leadership

· Build organizational capability by developing technical leaders, delegating meaningful ownership, and establishing effective collaboration across manufacturing and IT. Present program results, investment recommendations, and technical tradeoffs to senior leadership, demonstrating the judgment and accountability required for broader leadership responsibility.

· Guide developers, analysts, business users, and technology teams on the effective and responsible use of AI and automation capabilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning

work, evaluating performance, developing employees, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement. The role also leads cross-functional work through influence when partner resources do not report directly to the position.

PLANNING

Significant responsibility for translating enterprise strategy into priorities, standards, governance plans, operating models, investment recommendations, and delivery plans supporting enterprise AI and automation capabilities.

DECISION MAKING

Exercises independent judgment and makes enterprise-impacting recommendations affecting architecture, technology direction, risk, security, cost, supportability, adoption, and business value. Strategic direction, material investments, risk tolerance, and policy exceptions remain subject to DGM and applicable governance approval.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Addresses complex and ambiguous enterprise business and technical problems involving emerging technologies, architecture, governance, organizational readiness, data dependencies, financial impact, operational risk, and measurable outcomes.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Periodic contact with technology vendors, consultants, professional service providers, and other external business partners

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficient in standard office productivity and collaboration software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

The physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, or hear; frequently required to stand or sit; and occasionally required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change, and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.