Director, AI Delivery Management

San Francisco 30 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
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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 In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov) 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. Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City. EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.