Deckers Brands
Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence
Deckers Brands, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705
Overview
Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence – Deckers Brands Location: United States (Remote). Reside in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington. The Role
As the Senior Director of Quality Engineering & Engineering Excellence, you will consolidate fragmented QA efforts into a unified, AI-enhanced quality engineering function. You will lead a team of program and project managers delivering strategic initiatives such as cloud migration and integration platform consolidation. Partnering directly with the CTO, you will drive long-range planning, leadership offsites, and strategic transformation across the engineering organization. You will be part of a culture focused on innovation, integrity, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact and cross-functional partnership. Your Impact
Quality Engineering Transformation: Build and scale a modern, unified QA practice across the organization. Define and implement AI-driven testing strategies, automation frameworks, and continuous testing models. Drive shift-left testing and embed quality throughout the SDLC. Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, velocity, and team effectiveness. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and accountability. Strategic Program & Project Delivery: Lead a team of program and project managers delivering high-impact initiatives such as cloud migration, integration platform consolidation, and enterprise systems modernization. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution plans. Implement governance, delivery frameworks, and resource planning to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, architecture, and infrastructure teams. CTO Partnership & Engineering Excellence: Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO, contributing to long-range planning and organizational transformation. Drive leadership offsites and planning sessions toward clear, actionable outcomes. Develop executive-level narratives, frameworks, and presentations to communicate technology strategy and progress. Help organize and optimize engineering teams, workflows, and delivery models to support strategic goals. Who You Are
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. MBA or Master’s degree in Technology Management or Business Administration preferred. Work Experience:
12+ years in engineering leadership roles with a focus on QA, delivery, and transformation. Proven success in building and scaling quality engineering functions. Experience leading strategic programs across cloud, enterprise systems, and integrations. Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices. Experience with AI/ML in testing and automation frameworks. Experience in the Retail - footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry is a plus but not required. Global experience required. Skills/Competencies:
Strategic thinker with strong execution and organizational design capabilities. Excellent communicator with experience facilitating leadership planning and executive alignment. Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Passion for driving excellence, innovation, and measurable impact. What We'll Give You
Competitive Pay and Bonuses – various programs to support career development and reward success. Financial Planning and Wellbeing – tools to protect income and invest in the future. Time Away from Work – plans to support health, family, and recharge. Extras, Discounts and Perks – employee discounts and community programs. Growth and Development – extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. Health and Wellness – comprehensive programs to support a healthy lifestyle. Compensation Note
$245,000 - $260,000 The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. Individual pay will be determined by location and other factors. Recruiter can share location-specific details during hiring. Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis.
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Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence – Deckers Brands Location: United States (Remote). Reside in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington. The Role
As the Senior Director of Quality Engineering & Engineering Excellence, you will consolidate fragmented QA efforts into a unified, AI-enhanced quality engineering function. You will lead a team of program and project managers delivering strategic initiatives such as cloud migration and integration platform consolidation. Partnering directly with the CTO, you will drive long-range planning, leadership offsites, and strategic transformation across the engineering organization. You will be part of a culture focused on innovation, integrity, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact and cross-functional partnership. Your Impact
Quality Engineering Transformation: Build and scale a modern, unified QA practice across the organization. Define and implement AI-driven testing strategies, automation frameworks, and continuous testing models. Drive shift-left testing and embed quality throughout the SDLC. Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, velocity, and team effectiveness. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and accountability. Strategic Program & Project Delivery: Lead a team of program and project managers delivering high-impact initiatives such as cloud migration, integration platform consolidation, and enterprise systems modernization. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution plans. Implement governance, delivery frameworks, and resource planning to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, architecture, and infrastructure teams. CTO Partnership & Engineering Excellence: Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO, contributing to long-range planning and organizational transformation. Drive leadership offsites and planning sessions toward clear, actionable outcomes. Develop executive-level narratives, frameworks, and presentations to communicate technology strategy and progress. Help organize and optimize engineering teams, workflows, and delivery models to support strategic goals. Who You Are
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. MBA or Master’s degree in Technology Management or Business Administration preferred. Work Experience:
12+ years in engineering leadership roles with a focus on QA, delivery, and transformation. Proven success in building and scaling quality engineering functions. Experience leading strategic programs across cloud, enterprise systems, and integrations. Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices. Experience with AI/ML in testing and automation frameworks. Experience in the Retail - footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry is a plus but not required. Global experience required. Skills/Competencies:
Strategic thinker with strong execution and organizational design capabilities. Excellent communicator with experience facilitating leadership planning and executive alignment. Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Passion for driving excellence, innovation, and measurable impact. What We'll Give You
Competitive Pay and Bonuses – various programs to support career development and reward success. Financial Planning and Wellbeing – tools to protect income and invest in the future. Time Away from Work – plans to support health, family, and recharge. Extras, Discounts and Perks – employee discounts and community programs. Growth and Development – extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. Health and Wellness – comprehensive programs to support a healthy lifestyle. Compensation Note
$245,000 - $260,000 The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. Individual pay will be determined by location and other factors. Recruiter can share location-specific details during hiring. Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis.
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