Deckers Brands Sr. Program Manager, Data & AI

Deckers Brands is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Data & AI. This role involves guiding cross-functional programs that drive transformation across the company, translating strategy into action, and ensuring measurable outcomes while managing risks and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Translate enterprise strategy into structured, executable program plans that deliver measurable value and drive business transformation
• Guide and support multi-disciplinary teams through the entire program lifecycle, ensuring delivery of initiatives, epics, and projects within scope and timelines
• Partner with business, technology, and executive stakeholders to align goals, foster shared accountability, and drive engagement
• Enable realization of business capabilities, benefits, and KPIs through a value-driven approach that supports Deckers’ digital and data strategy
• Lead governance and decision-making forums, driving alignment, risk management, and resource coordination across global teams
• Proactively identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and maintain transparency through portfolio reporting and executive updates
• Serve as a key liaison between business functions, data, and technology teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration
• Champion standard processes and out-of-the-box capabilities, vetting customization requests with clear value cases
• Drive change adoption, accountability, and stakeholder alignment as a visible leadership presence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related discipline (MBA or Master's preferred)
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe Program Consultant, or equivalent certifications strongly preferred; additional credentials in AI, automation, or Agile at scale are a plus
• 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ years in senior roles leading complex, cross-functional programs
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale, global, or enterprise-wide programs
• Strong command of hybrid program delivery methods (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, etc.)
• Skilled in aligning programs to business capability maps and strategic value initiatives
• Executive presence and the ability to influence across senior levels of business and IT
• Proven ability to influence across levels and functions without direct authority
• Experience integrating automation, AI, and systems thinking into program frameworks
• Experience in the branded consumer products, retail, supply chain or apparel industry is highly desirable
• Track record of managing global initiatives with distributed teams and diverse stakeholder groups
• Systems thinking and strategic foresight
• Strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills
• Advanced communication and negotiation abilities
• Expertise in outcome-driven delivery and business capability enablement
• Proficiency with Jira, Aha.io, Confluence, and program portfolio tools
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability in complex environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and leveraging emerging technologies for program success