LCM Project Manager

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Job Overview

The LCM Project Manager leads planning, governance, and delivery of the global Life Cycle Management portfolio across reliability, machine-performance data, demand forecasting, and TCO/LCC improvement initiatives. This role integrates people, processes, systems, and decision-making to ensure initiatives have clear ownership, defined milestones, managed risks, measurable business outcomes, and sustainable handoffs into standard operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage the LCM portfolio, including priorities, schedules, dependencies, risks, resources, and business outcomes.
• Lead governance activities including dashboards, milestone reviews, executive reporting, and decision tracking.
• Coordinate work across SAP, Salesforce, Palantir, Power BI, APM/Meridium, KMAP, and related enterprise systems.
• Support new product development by ensuring lifecycle management requirements are completed before release.
• Drive process standardization, documentation, training, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Product Support, Commercial, IT, Finance, regional teams, and distributors to align priorities and deliver results.
• Escalate issues and coordinate resolution of cross-functional risks and constraints.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical, digital, aftermarket, or product lifecycle initiatives.
• Strong project and portfolio management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience developing executive reports, dashboards, and governance materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical work into business-focused objectives, milestones, and outcomes.
• Ability to travel approximately 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, or similar project/program management certification.
• Experience in mining, heavy equipment, maintenance, reliability, aftermarket support, or lifecycle cost management.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Palantir, Power BI, APM platforms, KMAP/Snowflake, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of data governance, process automation, and benefits realization.
• Familiarity with LCC/TCO methodologies, RCM/FMEA, maintenance systems, and new product development processes.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .