Director, AI Delivery Management

AI Delivery Leader

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 businessesapply 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!

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 teamsincluding technology, AI engineering, quality assurance, and product teamsto 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 clients, 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.