Enterprise Data & AI Program Director; Global Delivery Organisation

Location:

London; UKWork type:
Hybrid Seniority:
Director Primary skill:
Project Management Posted:
We’re looking for an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director to join our team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode. In this senior leadership role, you will define the strategic direction for EPAM’s most complex data and AI programs, ensuring programs deliver measurable business value.

You will serve as the senior point of contact for our clients on strategy, governance and outcomes, partnering with delivery managers and technical leaders to align execution with business objectives. This position does not involve hands-on design or day-to-day delivery management; instead, it focuses on strategy, relationship management and safeguarding the long-term success of programs through robust governance and commercial alignment.

Responsibilities Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for large-scale data and AI programs, ensuring delivery aligns to business priorities and value realization

Act as a senior escalation and decision-making point on program health, risk and outcomes for executive stakeholders

Oversee governance frameworks that embed data protection, ethical AI practices and regulatory compliance in program execution

Review technical strategies from a risk and value perspective, ensuring feasibility without leading detailed solution design

Define measurable success metrics that reflect client business objectives, beyond traditional delivery milestones

Shape commercial terms, scope and delivery models for large engagements, ensuring appropriate risk management and margins

Build and foster trusted relationships with executive-level client stakeholders and represent programs in governance forums

Mentor delivery managers and program leads acting as a senior advisor while leaving operational ownership with their teams

Contribute to business development activities by supporting bid strategy, shaping deals and aligning client needs with EPAM capabilities

Requirements

Extensive experience as a senior leader managing large, complex data and AI programs at enterprise scale

Proven ability to translate data and AI strategies into actionable plans with clear business outcomes and ROIStrong commercial acumen with a track record overseeing budgets, risk governance and influencing contractual terms

Practical knowledge of modern data platforms, AI and Generative AI concepts (Machine Learning, LLMs, MLOps) sufficient to challenge and assess technical proposals

Awareness of regulatory and ethical considerations in data and AI, including data protection and responsible AI adoption

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with experience influencing C-level stakeholders

Nice to have Experience managing large programs across multiple European markets in addition to the UKDomain expertise within industries such as financial services, life sciences or retail

Familiarity with pre-sales, bid strategy and shaping large-scale data-driven transformation engagements

We offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover Private medical insurance and dental care Employee Assistance Program Competitive group pension plan Cycle scheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events

Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
* All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements