PVH Corp. · 1 day ago
Sr. Director, AI & Innovation - PVH Corp.
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $215K/yr
12+ years expPVH Corp. is a leading brand builder focused on creating desirable lifestyle brands like Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. The Sr. Director, AI & Innovation is responsible for leading the global strategy and execution of AI and innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and fostering a culture of experimentation across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute PVH’s global AI/GenAI and Innovation strategy in partnership with the PVH IT teams
Establish a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, embedding AI/GenAI into PVH’s business and technology roadmaps
Translate emerging technology trends, including Agentic AI, into actionable business opportunities that drive measurable value across fashion design, merchandising, sourcing, supply chain, and retail operations
Build and implement a formal innovation framework covering idea intake, prioritization, prototyping, proof of concept, and scale/exit decisions
Run an innovation portfolio of AI/GenAI and emerging technology initiatives; track business outcomes, ROI, and adoption metrics
Develop and publish playbooks, standards, and guardrails for experimentation and innovation
Lead the identification of high value AI/GenAI use cases across the fashion value chain
Design & Product Creation: generative design, 3D visualization, automated pattern generation
Merchandising & Planning: assortment optimization, demand forecasting, pricing, and allocation
Supply Chain: predictive logistics, vendor collaboration, anomaly detection, sustainability insights
Retail & Commerce: personalization, conversational commerce, styling assistants, visual search, customer sentiment analysis
Corporate Functions: AI copilots for productivity, compliance monitoring, and HR analytics
Oversee rapid prototyping and pilots and define success criteria
Manage transitions from pilot to scaled solutions deployed and maintained by partner IT and business teams
Ensure responsible and ethical AI/GenAI adoption through governance, compliance, and bias mitigation frameworks
Lead and mentor a small team of innovators and developers, including a squad dedicated to rapid prototyping
Foster collaboration with enterprise architects, data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders
Develop talent, empower experimentation, and recognize innovation contributions
Build an AI/GenAI innovation ecosystem through partnerships with strategic vendors, startups, and academic institutions
Negotiate and manage vendor relationships to secure early access, co innovation opportunities, and favorable commercial terms
Represent PVH in external forums, conferences, and innovation networks, with a focus on fashion and retail innovation
Influence senior business and technology leaders with clear, concise communication; simplify complex AI concepts into actionable strategies
Act as a trusted advisor on AI/GenAI and innovation topics across PVH’s brands, regions, and functions
Prepare executive updates for the EVP Enterprise Architecture, CTIO, and ELT as needed
Establish governance for responsible AI and innovation practices, ensuring alignment with data privacy, regulatory, and security standards
Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with emerging technologies, vendor lock in, or scalability challenges
Define KPIs and success metrics for AI/GenAI and innovation initiatives (e.g., cost savings, revenue uplift, customer experience improvement, cycle time reduction)
Maintain dashboards and reports to track progress, business outcomes, and lessons learned
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive technology leadership, with 5+ years in AI/ML, GenAI, or Innovation roles
Proven track record of delivering AI/GenAI pilots and scaling them to enterprise solutions
Strong knowledge of AI/GenAI platforms, frameworks, and tools (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Co-Pilot, AWS Sagemaker, Google Vertex, low code platforms)
Experience leading innovation frameworks, labs, or centers of excellence
Familiarity with fashion/retail AI use cases such as generative design, demand forecasting, and customer personalization
Demonstrated experience leading small, agile teams in rapid prototyping and innovation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline required
Strong ability to influence and communicate with C- suite and senior stakeholders
Visionary and pragmatic; balances bold innovation with disciplined execution
Curious, experimental mindset with a passion for emerging technology
Strong communicator, able to articulate and simplify complex AI/GenAI concepts for business leaders
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and storytelling skills
Collaborative influencer who builds trust across diverse teams
Results oriented and data driven; focused on measurable business value
Deep knowledge of AI/ML and Generative AI platforms, frameworks, and trends
Application of AI/GenAI to fashion and retail use cases (design automation, demand forecasting, personalization, conversational commerce)
Low code/no code development for rapid prototyping
Innovation portfolio management, governance, and metrics
Vendor negotiation and partnership management in the AI/GenAI ecosystem
Agile and design thinking methodologies
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certifications in AI/ML, cloud, or innovation management are a plus
Benefits
Best in class medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Generous company-paid holidays
Paid time off
Hybrid working arrangements
Volunteer opportunities
Seasonal hours
Flexible work schedules
Headspace membership
Reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions
The opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities
Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through
Support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount
Company
PVH Corp.
Building Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stefan Larsson
Chief Executive Officer
Himanshu Shekhar
Vice President - Enterprise Data, Analytics and Insights
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