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Director, Applied AI Transformation - Manufacturing & Industrial - EPAM Systems
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Lead large‑scale AI transformation programs for manufacturing and industrial clients, advising C‑suite leaders, shaping presales opportunities, and delivering measurable business value through applied AI and agentic solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute AI and agentic transformation strategies tailored to manufacturing and industrial enterprises.
- Act as a strategic advisor to C‑suite executives, guiding AI adoption, digital roadmaps, and change management.
- Lead presales activities, including opportunity shaping, solution design, and technical presentations to win complex, high‑value contracts.
- Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of AI projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, and timelines.
- Mentor and manage cross‑functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and consultants to foster innovation and high performance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience delivering AI/ML solutions at scale, preferably in manufacturing or industrial domains.
- Proven track record advising senior leadership on digital transformation and AI strategy.
- Deep expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong presales and solution‑selling skills with a history of winning large, complex engagements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management abilities.