Director, Data and AI Product Delivery

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Job Title: Director Data and AI Product Delivery

Reports to: VP, Chief Data Officer

Location: Goleta, CA (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Director, Data and AI Product Delivery is responsible for leading the delivery of high-impact data and AI products across the enterprise. This role drives the productization of data assets, machine learning solutions, and decision intelligence capabilities that fuel business growth and operational efficiency. The role blends strategy, delivery oversight, technical acumen, and cross-functional leadership to transform data into scalable, valuable, and trusted products.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Strategic Leadership: Ensure delivery practices reflect best-in-class standards for data quality, governance, and cloud-native scalability. Develop and implement a data and AI product delivery strategy aligned with organizational goals. Identify and prioritize data and AI product delivery projects and initiatives. Ensure adherence to data governance policies and standards. Lead and motivate a team of data professionals. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Governance and Management: Champion data governance principles and best practices. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness. Develop and maintain data documentation and metadata. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data delivery.
• Team Management and Development: Recruit, train, and mentor data delivery team members. Provide performance feedback and coaching. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders. Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure data needs are met. Represent the data delivery function at meetings and presentations.
• Product Delivery and Execution: Oversee the end-to-end data and AI product delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. Manage product timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact product delivery. Ensure that data and AI products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Implement and monitor data quality processes and metrics.
• AI and Innovation: Support the operationalization of machine learning solutions, including model deployment, monitoring, and integration with business workflows. Collaborate with data science teams to align AI efforts with product delivery timelines and stakeholder expectations. Promote scalable, explainable, and governed use of AI within product delivery practices.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of product managers, project leads, and delivery analysts. Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on agility, innovation, and continuous improvement. Guide teams in applying agile delivery methods, balancing structure with flexibility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business functions (e.g., e-commerce, operations, finance, marketing) to understand needs and translate them into product outcomes. Collaborate with governance, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure solutions are compliant, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards. Communicate product goals, progress, and impact to executive and stakeholder audiences.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, ideally in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in product or program delivery for data, analytics, or AI initiatives including large-scale complex projects OR equivalent management experience.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional data projects with measurable business impact.
• Familiarity with modern data architecture, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), and ML lifecycle practices.
• Experience working in or supporting retail, consumer goods, or digital businesses is preferred.
• Extensive experience of operating product management methodologies, including detailed governance, risk management and associated reporting.
• Strong experience in managing complex projects and programs simultaneously across a global team.
• Experience of working on international projects / projects with international / territory-specific considerations in a project management capacity.
• A track record of delivering international market entry projects across multiple geographies and business models advantageous but not a must.
• Strong knowledge of data product management and delivery practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning enablement, data quality, governance, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across teams and timelines.
• Enjoys working under pressure in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$195,000 - $210,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.