Principal (Director) - Data Analytics & AI Consulting

EPAM Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ES?

Job summary

EPAM Systems in London seeks a Principal (Director) for Data Analytics & AI Consulting to shape enterprise data and AI strategies across the UK and Western Europe. You will lead senior client engagements, define go-to-market offerings in Generative AI and LLMOps, and guide cross‑functional teams toward production-ready AI solutions.

As a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives, you will drive business development, oversee end‑to‑end delivery, and mentor consultants while championing Responsible AI

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Director/Principal or similar leadership at a top-tier tech consultancy.
• Experience driving business development and securing funding for large Data/AI programs.
• Excellent communication with executive stakeholders up to C-level.
• Deep AI/ML expertise with MLOps/LLMOps lifecycles.
• Strong cloud data platforms knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks).
• Knowledge of data governance and AI regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act).
• Experience leading multi-regional teams.
• Fluent in a European language (Dutch/French/German) desired.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data, analytics and AI strategies with C-level stakeholders.
• Lead UK/European practice offerings focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI, and LLMOps.
• Identify and qualify new Data & AI consulting opportunities; own sales pipeline.
• Architect high-level solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs, draft proposals, lead client pitches.
• Shape and price engagements; establish delivery models and team structures.
• Provide senior oversight to cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Champion Responsible AI and security frameworks; ensure regulatory alignment.
• Oversee transition from sales to delivery and client expectation alignment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to consulting teams; drive talent growth.
• Stay ahead of trends like agentic workflows and data mesh; represent EPAM at events.

Skills

Executive leadership

BD & sales

Pre-sales

AI strategy

MLOps / LLMOps

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Regulatory know-how

Cross-region leadership

C-level comms

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/Data Science/Maths/Economics

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Job description

Are you an exceptional technology leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, digital transformation and state-of-the-art AI? Do you want to take ownership of critical strategic decisions and build the future of EPAM’s European Data & AI Practice?

EPAM is looking for a Principal (Director) - Data Analytics & AI Consulting to join our team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode.

In this senior-level role, you will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and executive-level clients, helping them navigate complex data modernisation journeys and adopt production-ready AI.

As a key authority within the practice, you will collaborate with other leaders to define our go-to-market strategies, lead pre-sales campaigns, design next-generation Generative and Agentic AI offerings and champion Responsible AI frameworks across the UK and Western Europe.

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-level and executive stakeholders to define enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI strategies that drive growth and transformation
• Lead the development of advanced UK and European practice offerings, focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI and LLMOps
• Identify and qualify new Data and AI consulting opportunities, owning the sales pipeline for existing accounts and new pursuits
• Architect high-level solutions, respond to complex RFPs/RFIs, draft commercial proposals and lead client pitches for large-scale engagements
• Shape, scope and price consulting engagements, establishing delivery models and optimal team structures
• Provide senior oversight and technical direction to cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality on-time delivery
• Champion EPAM’s Responsible AI and security frameworks, guiding clients on ethical AI deployment, bias mitigation and compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act
• Oversee transition from sales to delivery, ensuring alignment of client expectations and technical requirements
• Provide leadership and mentorship to consulting teams fostering talent growth across data and AI disciplines
• Stay ahead of emerging trends such as agentic workflows and data mesh, introducing new methodologies and representing EPAM at key industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field or relevant work experience
• Proven track record in a Director, Principal or equivalent leadership role within a top-tier technology consulting firm
• Demonstrated success in driving business development, leading pre-sales efforts and securing funding for large Data and AI projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders up to C-level
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI applications with strong knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps lifecycles
• Advanced understanding of cloud-scale data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks and data engineering best practices
• Knowledge of data governance, data security and emerging AI regulatory frameworks including the EU AI Act
• Experience orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams across regions and time zones
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving with ability to bring structure to ambiguous business challenges
• Fluent in a European language such as Dutch, French or German is highly desirable

We offer

• EPAM 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
• Cyclescheme, 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