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Fictiv
Oakland, CA Office
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MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
Director of Enterprise AI — MISUMI Americas
Oakland, CA | Full-time | Director-level | $220,000–$260,000 DOE | ~10% travel
As the Director of Enterprise AI, you will own the AI strategy and adoption across MISUMI Americas. This is a highly visible role at the center of our mission: to build the next-generation operating system for New Product Development. We use artificial intelligence, automation, and deep manufacturing intelligence to change how products are designed, sourced, and delivered globally. You will be responsible for the AI “power tools” that make us faster and more competitive across all business functions, at enterprise scale.
You will drive how AI opportunities are discovered, evaluated, and prioritized across the company. You will build and lead a team to assist you in coaching champions and accelerating adoption. And you will work with architecture and product to set the governance standards that move initiatives from prototype to production. AI is an organizational priority at MISUMI, which means leadership is actively engaged and business teams are open to experimentation.
We want to create a company where people can do the best work of their lives. AI is part of how we will get there: by giving people better tools, automating routine work, and making room for more creative and strategic contributions across the organization.
This role is based in our Oakland, CA office.
Work with architecture and product leaders to establish governance standards for AI initiatives, such as when a prototype moves onto the product roadmap, and what tools business users can own versus what requires core platform development
Build a structured AI champion network by identifying high-potential people in each function, developing their capabilities, and using them to surface new use cases and proof-of-concepts
Communicate AI strategy, progress, and business impact to executive leadership. Make the case for what to invest in, what to hold, and what to stop funding.
Partner with architects to shape MISUMI Americas' AI vendor and platform strategy: what LLM provider we standardize on, what automation tools we buy vs build ourselves, and how we stay flexible as better tools come to market
Compensation
$220,000–$260,000 base salary, depending on experience.
Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
Based in Oakland, CA, with approximately 10% travel for leadership meetings and building face-to-face relationships across MISUMI Americas.
Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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