Deckers Brands is looking to leverage AI and machine learning to drive business value and transform its operations. The AI Incubation Lab, Lead will be responsible for identifying, shaping, and delivering AI solutions that align with strategic priorities, supporting ideation, experimentation, and scaling of AI use cases.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and real-world applications
- Ability to translate business challenges into data science opportunities and vice versa
- Exposure to cloud-based data and ML ecosystems (AWS preferred)
- Certifications in AI/ML, program management, or product ownership are a plus
Responsibilities
- Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities for AI and advanced analytics.
- Translate business needs into well-defined AI use cases in alignment with enterprise strategy and data capabilities.
- Lead intake, framing, and prioritization processes for AI Lab initiatives in partnership with product and delivery leaders.
- Ensure that AI engagements are grounded in real business value, feasibility, and ethical principles.
- Support the transition of successful AI pilots into long-term products through structured handoffs to product, delivery, and platform teams.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Data Science, Analytics, or related field)
- Master’s degree preferred
- 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
- 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
- Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.
