Job Description

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Sr. Engineering Excellence Manager

Reports to: Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence

Location: Los Angeles, California - Remote

The Role

As a Senior Engineering Excellence Manager, you will be a transformation partner and senior individual contributor, driving technology delivery, engineering rigor, and operational excellence across Deckers Brands. You’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Engineering Excellence & Quality to support large-scale transformation initiatives, mentor delivery leaders, and establish standards, metrics, and operating models that enable predictable, high-quality delivery at scale. Leading through influence, you’ll work alongside delivery and engineering leaders to raise maturity, especially in complex initiatives like cloud migration and modernization. Your impact will be felt across the organization as you champion quality, reliability, and automation-first practices.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Drive transformative change by enabling and supporting engineering initiatives that shape the future of Deckers Brands, including cloud migration and modernization efforts.
• Set the standard for excellence by establishing and evolving engineering frameworks that empower teams to deliver with confidence, consistency, and innovation.
• Turn data into action by defining and governing KPIs that unlock insights, fuel continuous improvement, and elevate delivery performance across the organization.
• Inspire and mentor delivery managers, helping them grow their capabilities and lead with clarity, discipline, and purpose—especially in complex, high-impact projects.
• Lead special projects that advance engineering excellence, championing automation and AI practices to keep Deckers Brands at the forefront of technology and operational success.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience in technology delivery, transformation, or operational excellence roles
• Proven track record supporting or leading large, complex initiatives (cloud migration, platform modernization, delivery framework adoption)
• Experience coaching or enabling delivery managers, program leads, or cross-functional teams, especially in lower-maturity or high-ambiguity environments
• Demonstrated success improving delivery predictability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement outcomes
• Experience working closely with engineering, architecture, operations, and quality teams without owning direct technical delivery
• Strong delivery and systems thinking, with the ability to identify structural issues across people, process, and technology
• Deep understanding of modern delivery practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, continuous improvement, flow metrics)
• Ability to establish and operationalize delivery and engineering KPIs and translate data into actionable insights
• Effective coach and influencer, able to raise execution maturity without formal authority
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and bringing clarity, structure, and momentum
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with senior technical and delivery leaders

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$154,700.00 - $208,800.00

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

Los Angeles, California (Remote)

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 their 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 beautiful parts of your identity.