Deckers Brands · 6 hours ago
GenAI/AI Incubation Lab, Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. The GenAI/AI Incubation Lab, Lead will drive the company's initiatives in GenAI and machine learning, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful AI solutions that align with business strategies.
ApparelFashionLifestyleLogisticsManufacturingRetailTextiles
Responsibilities
Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities for GenAI/AI, advanced analytics and LLM's
Translate business needs into well-defined AI use cases in alignment with enterprise strategy and data capabilities
Lead intake, framing, and prioritization processes for Incubation Lab initiatives in partnership with product and delivery leaders
Ensure that GenAI/AI engagements are grounded in real business value, feasibility, and ethical principles
Act as the primary liaison between business units and the Incubation Lab, ensuring consistent communication and shared expectations
Create clear and compelling narratives, presentations, and summaries to communicate GenAI/AI opportunities and outcomes to a range of stakeholders
Evangelize GenAI/AI across the organization by promoting education, storytelling, and transparency in partnership with data literacy programs
Ensure all Incubation Lab engagements adhere to internal governance standards, including data privacy, fairness, transparency, and compliance
Promote ethical GenAI/AI practices and responsible innovation by incorporating enterprise guidelines into the engagement lifecycle
Support the transition of successful GenAI/AI pilots into long-term products through structured handoffs to product, delivery, and platform teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (Business, Data Science, Analytics, or related field)
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 GenAI/AI product development or leading GenAI/AI innovation initiatives in a corporate setting
Strong understanding of GenAI//AI/ML and LLM concepts, capabilities, and real-world applications
Ability to translate business challenges into data science opportunities and vice versa
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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certifications in AI/ML, program management, or product ownership are a plus
Exposure to cloud-based data and ML ecosystems (AWS preferred)
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Bonuses
Financial Planning and wellbeing
Time away from work
Extras, discounts and perks
Growth and Development
Health and Wellness
Company
Deckers Brands
Footwear & Apparel Company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jessica Boer
VP, Global Retail
A
Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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