Enterprise Data & AI Program Director (Global Delivery Organisation)

EPAM Systems; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Private medical insurance

Pension fund

ESPP

Remote work approval

Learning & development

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Paris seeks an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director to set the strategic direction for our most complex data and AI programs in a hybrid work model.

In this senior leadership role you will partner with clients, delivery managers and technical leaders to align execution with business objectives, focusing on strategy, governance and sustained program value rather than hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience managing enterprise-scale data and AI programs.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans with measurable ROI.
• Strong budget, risk governance and contractual insight.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain strategic roadmap for large data/AI programs.
• Oversee governance, data protection and ethical AI practices.
• Shape commercial terms, scope and delivery models for engagements.
• Mentor delivery managers and maintain executive relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Data & AI programs

Executive communication

Job description

We’re looking for an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director to join our team in Paris, France 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 ROI
• Strong 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 UK
• Domain 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 offer

• 25 days of paid leave per year + reduction of the working time (RTT days, number depending on the year)
• Meal vouchers Card (11 euros per day, 51% covered by EPAM)
• Life & Private medical insurance (50% of monthly cost covered by EPAM, including dental and vision insurance)
• Pension fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Navigo (Ground transportation allowance, 50% of the monthly cost covered by EPAM)
• Monthly Afterwork organized by the HR Team
• EPAM Referral Program
• Remote Work (under Business & Management approval)
• IT Equipment (Laptop (HP or MacBook, according to eligibility criteria), headphones, mouse, professional phone with monthly subscription fees covered by EPAM)
• Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements