Skechers USA, Inc

Sr. Director, Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering

Skechers USA, Inc$200K — $260K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
  • At least 5 years at the Director level in a global, matrixed organization.
  • Proven success in large-scale infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle cloud platforms.
  • Strong expertise in enterprise infrastructure, including compute, storage, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience managing global infrastructure operations and engineering teams.
  • Ability to present technical strategies and performance metrics to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the infrastructure and cloud engineering strategy across various platforms and services.
  • Own and implement a multi-cloud strategy ensuring scalable and secure platform capabilities.
  • Drive modernization and automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Design and optimize cloud-native and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Establish governance and operational standards for infrastructure and cloud services.
  • Champion operational excellence through SRE practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee automation and engineering practices to reduce operational risk and improve consistency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and global work environment.
  • Opportunity to lead modernization projects at enterprise scale.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and the chance to influence strategic decisions.
  • Focus on developing leadership talent and succession planning.
  • Possibility of professional growth with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Senior Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for leading Skechers’ global systems and cloud engineering groups. This leader will modernize and scale enterprise infrastructure capabilities, strengthen operational reliability, drive automation and standardization, and partner closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Product, Finance, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Operations to align infrastructure and cloud capabilities with business priorities.

This role requires broad infrastructure leadership experience, deep cloud engineering expertise, and the ability to build high-performing teams that deliver secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology platforms in a global, matrixed environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Lead the enterprise infrastructure and cloud engineering strategy inclusive of cloud platforms, systems engineering, collaboration platforms, endpoints and related infrastructure services.
  • Own the multi-cloud strategy across major hyperscalers, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective platform capabilities.
  • Drive modernization, migration and automation of infrastructure and cloud environments to improve reliability, agility, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud-native, hybrid-cloud, and enterprise infrastructure architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, compute, storage, and platform engineering capabilities.
  • Establish infrastructure and cloud governance, standards, roadmaps, architecture patterns, lifecycle management practices, and operating models across the global enterprise.
  • Champion operational excellence through SRE practices, SLOs, SLAs, observability, incident management, problem management, capacity planning, performance management, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, CI/CD enablement, automation, platform reliability, and engineering practices that improve consistency and reduce operational risk.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure infrastructure and cloud platforms align with Zero Trust principles, identity and access controls, security monitoring, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, and compliance requirements.
  • Drive FinOps practices, infrastructure cost governance, forecasting, optimization, vendor management, licensing oversight, and KPI reporting across infrastructure and cloud services.
  • Develop talent, strengthen succession planning, and build leadership capacity across infrastructure and cloud engineering disciplines.
  • Serve as a technology advisor to executive leadership on infrastructure investment, cloud modernization, operational risk, resiliency, cybersecurity alignment, technology lifecycle, and platform strategy.
  • Represent Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering in enterprise governance forums, steering committees, architecture reviews, and strategic planning discussions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, audit, privacy, and operational requirements, including SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and related enterprise controls.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • 15+ years of progressive cloud engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering or related technology experience.
  • Minimum 5 years at the Director level or above within a global, matrixed organization with accountability for enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud platforms.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, platform engineering, reliability, automation, and operational maturity initiatives.
  • Deep experience with major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle, with hands-on understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure domains, including compute, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, endpoints, and collaboration platforms.
  • Experience leading infrastructure operations and engineering teams responsible for globally distributed, business-critical platforms and services.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and align technical priorities with business outcomes.
  • Executive presence with experience presenting infrastructure strategy, risk, investment, performance, and modernization recommendations to senior leadership and C-suite audiences.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, configuration management, and CI/CD practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including SD-WAN, Zero Trust, CDN, DNS, load balancing, segmentation, and connectivity patterns across hybrid environments.
  • Working knowledge of cloud and infrastructure security capabilities, including CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM integrations, identity and access management, encryption, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong financial and vendor management experience, including CapEx, OpEx, budgeting, forecasting, licensing, contracts, and cost optimization.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in retail, consumer goods, distribution, manufacturing, or global supply chain environments.
  • Experience developing senior technical leaders and building succession plans across infrastructure, cloud, and platform engineering teams.
  • Active certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional, VMware, ITIL, or related infrastructure and cloud certifications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
  • Master’s degree, MBA, or MS preferred.

The pay range for this role is $200,000-$260,000/yr USD.

About Skechers USA, Inc

SKECHERS USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. SKECHERS' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

Skechers USA, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at Skechers USA, Inc, a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, where your career journey is as dynamic as the styles we create. As part of our diverse team, you'll engage in an environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Skechers, we are committed to making every step a journey of growth. Dive into a range of job opportunities that span across various departments—from marketing to sales, and product development to finance. Each position offers a chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in a global company known for its commitment to innovation and quality. Join Skechers’ market-leading team to help redefine comfort and style in footwear across the world. Our team at Skechers is at the forefront of design and technology, constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver the best in footwear. Transform Your Career Lead with confidence and creativity. Skechers empowers you to take your career to new heights with leadership opportunities that encourage you to innovate and lead projects that transform the industry. Our culture is all about embracing change and making an impact. Work alongside a global team of professionals who are as passionate about footwear as they are about making a difference. At Skechers, you’ll collaborate with talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives and skills to every project. Innovative Work Environment Step into a role within Skechers and join a team where innovation meets action. Our employees are equipped with the tools and freedom to deliver groundbreaking solutions on a global scale, enhancing our company's reputation as a leader in the footwear industry. Be Part of a Great Team Experience the benefits of working in a supportive and inclusive culture. Skechers values diversity and is dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our team is our family, and we support each other’s professional and personal growth through comprehensive training and development programs. Future-Proof Your Career With Skechers, your future is bright. Our commitment to your career is shown through unmatched training, diverse employment opportunities, and a clear path to advancement. Whether you’re seeking a full-time position, an internship, or leadership roles, Skechers provides the resources to achieve your career aspirations. Explore Job Opportunities Discover the wide array of employment options at Skechers, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles that shape the future of our company. Each role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our success while advancing your own professional skills. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Skechers today and transform your passion for footwear into a rewarding career. SEARCH SKECHERS JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Skechers USA, Inc.
Learn more about Skechers USA, Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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