Sr. Engineering Excellence Manager

Deckers Brands•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.