EPAM is hiring a strategic AI Delivery Leader with experience guiding dynamic teams, designing impactful solutions, and solving complex business challenges for large, global organizations.
This is a high-impact role with endless opportunities to work at the forefront of AI innovation, develop new skills, and advance your career.
If you're looking for a place where you can truly shape how AI transforms businesses-apply to connect to a recruiter today!
This position is based in Northern California. Local candidates will be treated with priority, however we are open to discussing relocation support for the right candidate!
Req.#580121821
Responsibilities
Lead the initiation, planning, and execution of complex AI-enabled projects and programs, ensuring EPAM's delivery standards are met
Collaborate with stakeholders, executive leadership, and delivery teams to define and manage the Product Delivery Roadmap, including AI capabilities and integration points
Develop and maintain delivery standards for AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps practices, and responsible AI guidelines
Build and lead high-performing, diverse teams based on project needs, including AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and solution architects
Resolve technical and organizational challenges across delivery areas such as AI architecture, data pipelines, model governance, and LLM tool orchestration
Drive key technology decisions, including AI platform architecture and toolchain selection (e.g., LangChain, Vertex AI, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs)
Facilitate alignment between EPAM and client teams, ensuring collaboration on AI-driven solution designs
Manage integrated project and program plans, tracking progress and communicating risks, changes, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders
Lead cross-functional teams-including technology, AI engineering, quality assurance, and product teams-to meet program objectives and ensure solution quality
Provide regular updates to senior leaders at EPAM and client organizations on program status, challenges, and AI adoption impact
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience leading AI-powered product or platform delivery, with a background in Software Delivery Management and Solution Architecture
Successful track record managing complex, multi-project programs with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML and cloud-based AI services
Experience in consulting or Professional Services environments, including pre-sales solution design and client engagement for AI/ML initiatives
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall) and AI/ML lifecycles, including data preparation, model development, deployment, and monitoring
Ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
Experience resolving technical challenges related to AI architecture, data integration, model governance, and LLM orchestration
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical and business teams
Demonstrated ability to drive AI adoption strategies and scale AI solutions within client organizations
Up-to-date knowledge of emerging AI tools, platforms, and responsible AI practices
We offer
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
Accident Insurance
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $190,000 - $220,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
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