Director, Applied AI Transformation - Manufacturing & Industrial

Director, Applied AI Transformation – Manufacturing & Industrial

We're looking for a director, Applied AI Transformation – Manufacturing & Industrial to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this role, you will lead large-scale AI and agentic transformation programs for global manufacturing and industrial enterprises, acting as a strategic advisor to C‑suite executives and driving measurable business value through applied AI innovation.

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for manufacturing and industrial clients
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
• Lead presales efforts including shaping opportunities, building business cases and supporting origination activities
• Facilitate ideation workshops to translate operational and business challenges into actionable AI use cases
• Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption by identifying high‑value opportunities and leading change management
• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams to design, develop and deploy AI and multi‑agent systems at scale
• Maintain hands‑on expertise with large language models, agent orchestration platforms and AI ecosystems across major labs and hyperscalers
• Ensure AI solutions meet compliance, scalability and security standards across regulated manufacturing processes
• Mentor EPAM and client teams to build internal AI capabilities and accelerate adoption
• Monitor industry trends and represent EPAM as a thought leader in manufacturing and industrial AI transformation

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and industrial sectors with a proven track record in business transformation or large‑scale technology programs
• Strong understanding of ERP landscapes, process automation, compliance and operational workflows including supply chain, production and maintenance
• Proven experience advising C‑suite executives and designing AI adoption strategies for complex organizations
• Practical experience with applied AI including large language models, RAG frameworks and multi‑agent systems
• Familiarity with major AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) and hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Ability to shape business cases and convert transformational AI opportunities in presales contexts
• Leadership experience managing global, cross‑functional teams in regulated environments
• Excellent client‑facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
• Ability to travel as required

• 5 weeks of vacation
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Global business travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks

We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies

For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• Swiss nationals
• EU/EFTA nationals
• Third‑country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits