Sr. Director, AI & Innovation PVH Corp. at PVH

About Us:We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach we are driving fashion forward for good as one team with one vision and one plan. Thats the Power of Us thats the Power of PVH.One of PVHs greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued and every voice is heard and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.OVERVIEWPosition Summary:The Sr. Director AI & Innovation is a senior technology leader responsible for driving PVHs global strategy and execution around Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generative AI (GenAI) and Innovation. Reporting to the EVP Enterprise Architecture this role builds and leads the processes teams and partnerships that cultivate test and scale emerging technologies. The Sr. Director sets the vision for AI/GenAI adoption oversees and drives innovation across the enterprise and ensures alignment with standards and business outcomes.The role requires a proven innovator and change agent with strong communication and influencing skills deep knowledge of AI/GenAI trends and platforms and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear business relevant solutions tailored to the fashion and retail industry.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:Strategic Leadership Define and execute PVHs 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 PVHs 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 operationsInnovation Process & Governance 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 innovationAI & GenAI Adoption 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 frameworksTeam Leadership 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 contributionsPartnerships & Ecosystem 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 innovationStakeholder Engagement 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 PVHs brands regions and functions Prepare executive updates for the EVP Enterprise Architecture CTIO and ELT as neededRisk & Compliance 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 challengesPerformance Measurement 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 learnedQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Experience:12 years of progressive technology leadership with 5 years in AI/ML GenAI or Innovation rolesProven track record of delivering AI/GenAI pilots and scaling them to enterprise solutionsStrong 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 excellenceFamiliarity with fashion/retail AI use cases such as generative design demand forecasting and customer personalizationDemonstrated experience leading small agile teams in rapid prototyping and innovationEducation:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science or related discipline requiredMasters degree preferredSkills 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 ecosystemAgile and design thinking methodologiesLicenses and Certifications:Certifications in AI/ML cloud or innovation management are a plusPhysical DemandsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.TravelDomestic: Minimal (110%) Occasional travel a few times a year. International: Minimal (110%) Occasional travel a few times a year.Pay Range:$$215000PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible. This role is equity eligible.Your Wellbeing is Our PriorityAt PVH we offer competitive cost-effective and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health finances and work-life balance. This includes:Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay bonus programs best in class medical insurance vision insurance dental insurance life insurance disability insurance and more.401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays paid time off hybrid working arrangements volunteer opportunities seasonal hours and flexible work schedules.Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as Headspace membership reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities. Services: Access to services for childcare elder care adoption preparation pet care plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.Please note eligibility depends on employment status location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (PVH) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race ethnicity color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information physical or mental disability military status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local addition to complying with all applicable laws PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill ability educational background work quality experience and potential.To achieve these goals across the United States and its territories PVH prohibits any PVH employee agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicants current or prior wages salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.Required Experience:Exec Key Skills Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 159300 - 215000