Applied AI Director

Overview

We are seeking an Applied AI Director to join our team based in the UK or Europe, offering a hybrid work model with flexibility to operate from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, or Switzerland, requiring occasional office attendance. At EPAM, we leverage advancements in generative AI to produce measurable business benefits, combining technical expertise with sector insights to help clients design and scale AI-driven solutions that deliver tangible value.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted consultant to senior executives and board members regarding AI-driven transformation initiatives within their industries.
• Develop and implement AI strategies tailored to clients, utilizing deep knowledge of generative AI and agent-based systems to validate strategic assumptions, challenge conventional thinking, and inform business decisions.
• Lead discovery and ideation workshops to translate complex business challenges into prioritized AI opportunities offering clear value propositions.
• Promote enterprise-wide AI adoption by identifying impactful applications, quantifying their business value, and guiding the organizational change necessary for sustained success.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams spanning engineering, data science, design, and business functions from initial concept through deployment and integration.
• Contribute to the growth of the Applied AI practice by supporting talent development, commercial outcomes, and enhancing market position.
• Generate and develop business opportunities through engagement shaping, business case formulation, and presales leadership in collaboration with account and sales teams.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to refine client strategies and inform EPAM’s market positioning.
• Provide mentorship to consultants, specialists, and client representatives, fostering AI expertise within the practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an industry subject matter expert in one of the sectors: Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, or Utilities, including accountability for business outcomes, operating models, or leading transformation programs.
• In-depth understanding of sector-specific business drivers, regulatory contexts, cost structures, and competitive forces.
• Practical experience with generative AI and agentic systems such as large language models, multi-agent orchestration, major AI platforms, and cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Track record of delivering AI solutions from concept to production, articulating their value, challenges encountered, and mitigation approaches.
• Proven ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders including C-suite and board members to foster AI deployment and manage broad organizational change.
• Strong commercial insight encompassing revenue generation, profitability, utilization rates, opportunity pipeline development, business case creation, and contract growth.
• A transformational leadership approach oriented towards redefining business and operational models through applied AI rather than incremental improvements.
• Clear viewpoint on the competitive benefits of agentic AI within one’s industry and the ongoing importance of human judgement.
• Specialized expertise in at least one domain area such as AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, agent evaluation methodologies, conversational and voice AI, or token economics and cost analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in deploying AI at scale in production environments.
• Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, or risk management protocols.
• Knowledge of conversational AI, voice technology, or multi-agent system architectures.
• Understanding of AI services offered by major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• History of contributing to thought leadership, market research, or industry-focused marketing initiatives.

Employee Benefits

• EPAM Group income protection plan.
• Life assurance coverage through EPAM Group.
• Group health insurance plan.
• Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP).
• Participation in corporate programs including a rewarding Employee Referral Scheme.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional education including internal training, coaching, certifications, and courses.