Deckers Brands · 6 hours ago
Emerging Technology and Digital Innovation Lead
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Continuously assess and identify digital technologies such as AI, machine learning, IoT, sensor technologies, and blockchain that align with long term business needs.
Focus on applying these technologies to create tangible consumer benefits (e.g., personalization, convenience) and business outcomes (e.g., operational efficiency, improved forecasting and allocation, increased revenue and profitability, and improved sustainability performance).
Develop a long-term strategy that aligns innovation initiatives with the company's overarching business goals, driving both customer engagement, digital supply chain, and financial performance.
Lead digital innovation projects using Agile frameworks, with a focus on iteration to quickly delivering value to the business and consumers.
Set clear goals for each project that are aligned with specific consumer and business outcomes, such as increasing customer satisfaction, reducing time to market, or enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Regularly review project performance metrics and pivot as necessary to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Leverage internal and external consumer data to innovate new experiences through new emerging technologies (retail, eCom, customers).
Leverage data platforms, AI, to ensure faster prototyping and iteration cycles, to reflect consumer demand and business objectives (time-to-market and responsiveness, sell-through, gross margin, improved sustainability).
Leverage existing and emerging technologies, to create a connected, real-time consumer data driven supply chain (digital twin supply chain), to improve leadtime, distribution, inventory, reducing waste, improve automation, lower operational costs, contributing to top line and bottom-line improvements, and in the end improved consumer experience.
Develop partnerships with external technology providers, startups, and research institutions to introduce cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that enhance business performance and consumer experiences.
Ensure partnerships are selected and managed with clear business outcomes in mind, focusing on technologies that can drive measurable improvements in consumer engagement, product development, or supply chain efficiency.
Maintain a close connection to the innovation ecosystem, ensuring the company is leveraging best practices and gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Develop and maintain a robust data infrastructure that enables the collection, analysis, and interpretation of real-time data across all innovation projects.
Use advanced analytics and AI to evaluate the performance of consumer-facing initiatives and business operations.
Regularly report on key innovation KPIs—such as customer acquisition cost, lifetime value (LTV), retention, and operational efficiency—to ensure initiatives are delivering clear business value.
Lead the organization in making data-informed decisions, continually refining strategies to maximize business outcomes and drive profitability.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Technology, Business, or a related field.
+10 years of experience in digital innovation, product development, or supply chain management within retail, footwear, apparel, or consumer goods.
Proven experience in utilizing data-driven insights to deliver measurable consumer and business outcomes, with a strong focus on personalized consumer experiences and operational efficiency.
Strong understanding of emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, IoT, blockchain) and their applications in retail, particularly in driving data-informed decision making.
Experience managing agile projects with clear business objectives and measurable outcomes.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment on innovation priorities.
A passion for footwear, apparel, and retail, coupled with a strategic mindset oriented towards digital transformation and business growth.
Preferred
Master's degree is 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
Deckers Brands is a global organization that has been developing and nurturing brands into global icons since 1973.
1,001-5,000 employees
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2023 (15)
2022 (22)
2021 (25)
2020 (14)
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
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Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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