Deckers Brands

Lead, AI Incubation

Deckers Brands

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloud

About the role

  • Role driving AI and ML initiatives, connecting cutting-edge technology with real business value
  • Collaboration with internal partners to identify, shape, and deliver AI solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and data capabilities
  • Lead intake, framing, and prioritization for AI Lab initiatives; ensure engagements have real business value, feasibility, and ethical principles
  • Communicate AI opportunities to stakeholders; evangelize AI across the organization with education and transparency
  • Governance: ensure data privacy, fairness, transparency, and compliance; promote responsible AI
  • Transition successful AI pilots into long-term products through structured handoffs to product, delivery, and platform teams
  • Education/Certifications and Experience expectations; skills in cross-functional leadership, communication, and agile program management

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (Business, Data Science, Analytics, or related field) Master’s degree preferred
  • Certifications in AI/ML, program management, or product ownership are a plus
  • 7+ years of experience in data, AI/ML, analytics, or digital innovation programs
  • Experience managing stakeholder engagement and delivery across multiple business domains
  • Experience supporting AI product development or leading AI innovation initiatives in a corporate setting
  • Exposure to cloud-based data and ML ecosystems (AWS preferred)
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and real-world applications
  • Ability to translate business challenges into data science opportunities and vice versa
  • Skilled in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influence without authority
  • Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Agile mindset with strong problem-solving and program coordination abilities
  • Passion for innovation, learning, and bridging the gap between experimentation and execution