(Senior) Manager - AI Consulting (m/f/d)

EPAM Systems; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Germany is seeking a (Senior) Manager - AI Consulting to lead AI-driven client solutions in a hybrid setting. You will prototype Generative AI and agentic systems, translate business problems into measurable use cases, and collaborate with Solution Architects to shape scalable AI architectures.

You will engage executives and technical teams, craft business cases, and ensure compliance with GDPR and EU AI Act while delivering tangible value for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Applied data science background with hands-on AI experience.
• Experience delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into AI use cases and demos.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presenting skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI delivers measurable value
• Rapidly prototype AI solutions using modern AI platforms, tools and frameworks with iterative client engagement
• Translate business problems into AI use cases, defining objectives, success criteria and required data sources
• Design and build Generative AI and agentic solutions, including RAG patterns, from prototype to client-ready demonstration
• Orchestrate AI agents using platforms such as Databricks Agent Framework, Snowflake Cortex or Microsoft Foundry
• Contribute to AI and agentic solution architectures in collaboration with Solution Architects and Technical Leads
• Apply domain knowledge from at least one core industry to contextualize solutions
• Present AI solutions and outcomes using visual storytelling for technical and business audiences
• Develop and justify business cases for AI adoption, focused on cost-benefit and risk analysis
• Identify risks, limitations and compliance issues throughout solution design and delivery

Skills

GenAI expertise

Client-facing workshops

Communication skills

German & English fluency

AI risk awareness

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft Foundry

AWS

GCP

Job description

We're looking for a (Senior) Manager - AI Consulting to join our Data & AI Practice team in Germany in a hybrid working mode.

In this role, you will act as a rapid innovator, using hands-on expertise in modern AI, Generative AI and agentic systems to prototype and deliver AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients. Leveraging a strong applied data science background, you will quickly interpret business needs, design practical use cases and transform ideas into working demonstrations that showcase measurable impact.

If you are passionate about bridging business challenges with AI-enabled solutions and influencing real-world adoption, this opportunity allows you to shape how organizations integrate and scale next-generation AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI delivers measurable value
• Rapidly prototype AI solutions using modern AI platforms, tools and frameworks with iterative client engagement
• Translate business problems into AI use cases, defining objectives, success criteria and required data sources
• Design and build Generative AI and agentic solutions, including RAG patterns, from prototype to client-ready demonstration
• Orchestrate AI agents using platforms such as Databricks Agent Framework, Snowflake Cortex or Microsoft Foundry
• Contribute to AI and agentic solution architectures in collaboration with Solution Architects and Technical Leads
• Apply domain knowledge from at least one core industry (Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Logistics, Automotive or Energy) to contextualize solutions
• Present AI solutions and outcomes using visual storytelling for technical and business audiences
• Develop and justify business cases for AI adoption, focused on cost-benefit and risk analysis
• Identify risks, limitations and compliance issues (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR) throughout solution design and delivery

Requirements

• Practical expertise with modern AI technologies (including GenAI and agentic systems) gained from applied data science roles
• Domain experience in at least one industry: Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Logistics, Automotive or Energy
• Knowledge of statistical methods, predictive modeling and machine learning fundamentals
• Ability to rapidly prototype AI solutions using current AI platforms, tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with AI platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Foundry, AWS or GCP) and supporting tools for model management
• Awareness of AI/ML risks, constraints and emerging regulations (EU AI Act, GDPR)
• Fluency in German and English, with proven experience in client-facing workshops and discussions
• Strong communication and presentation skills adaptable to business and technical stakeholders
• Confidence managing client relationships in dynamic, ambiguous delivery environments
• Demonstrated personal engagement with AI through projects, research or experimentation
• Specialist knowledge in at least one area: ML techniques, AI regulation, security, agentic systems or deep learning

Nice to have

• Professional certification in major AI/data platforms (Azure, Databricks, AWS, GCP)
• Experience engineering or scaling large AI/ML systems in production settings
• Familiarity with AI/ML monitoring, observability and MLOps/AIOps patterns
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools or frameworks
• Ability to prepare and present RFP responses and solution proposals
• Experience in business process mapping for agentic AI workflows
• Knowledge of vector database technologies for RAG architectures

We offer

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• Regular performance assessments
• Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership
• bitkom - Corporate Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• Friendly and enjoyable working team
• Regular corporate and social events
• Flexible and remote working opportunities
• Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.