Deckers Brands
Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence
Deckers Brands, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence role at Deckers Brands. Location: United States (Remote). Interested applicants must reside in one of the approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington. The Role
Are you a transformative leader ready to drive innovation and excellence? 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. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a culture of innovation, integrity, and collaboration, we welcome you to apply. We celebrate diversity of background and experience. Deckers Brands is committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can come as they are. We believe that bringing different perspectives to work makes us Better Together. 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 responsible for 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 — diverse compensation programs to foster 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 and work-life balance. Extras, discounts and perks — discounts and community-based programs. Growth and Development — extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. Health and Wellness — comprehensive programs to support a healthy lifestyle. 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 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 parts of your identity. Additional details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Deckers Brands. The description may include salary ranges and location-specific details as applicable per state posting requirements.
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Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence role at Deckers Brands. Location: United States (Remote). Interested applicants must reside in one of the approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington. The Role
Are you a transformative leader ready to drive innovation and excellence? 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. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a culture of innovation, integrity, and collaboration, we welcome you to apply. We celebrate diversity of background and experience. Deckers Brands is committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can come as they are. We believe that bringing different perspectives to work makes us Better Together. 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 responsible for 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 — diverse compensation programs to foster 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 and work-life balance. Extras, discounts and perks — discounts and community-based programs. Growth and Development — extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. Health and Wellness — comprehensive programs to support a healthy lifestyle. 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 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 parts of your identity. Additional details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Deckers Brands. The description may include salary ranges and location-specific details as applicable per state posting requirements.
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