Data Delivery Director

EPAM Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a seasoned Delivery Director to lead large-scale data engineering programs across Retail/CPG/MFG. You will own end-to-end delivery across managed services and fixed-price engagements, partnering with CXOs to drive data-led outcomes in merchandising, supply chain, and digital commerce.

The role requires 20+ years IT experience with 10+ in senior leadership, deep expertise in data platforms, PySpark, Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in IT with 10+ years in senior leadership.
• Expertise in Data Software Engineering and enterprise data platforms.
• Proficiency in PySpark, Python-based data engineering and SQL.
• Experience with Databricks, Lakehouse architectures and Snowflake.
• Background in Power BI, analytics and AIML.
• Knowledge of open-source data frameworks and large-scale processing.
• Hands-on AWS and Azure cloud platforms in large Retail data environments.
• Understanding of batch and streaming pipelines and data governance.
• Proven success delivering large enterprise engagements with full delivery ownership.
• Experience in managed services transitions and fixed-price delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern large-scale data engineering and analytics programs across portfolios.
• Own end-to-end program delivery including scope, timelines, quality, risk, financials and margins.
• Build and manage global delivery teams of 200+ data engineers and leaders.
• Drive delivery excellence across managed services, fixed-price and outcome-based engagements.
• Establish governance, KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics.
• Engage CXOs and business stakeholders as primary client-facing delivery leader.
• Ensure alignment between data architecture and Retail business objectives.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, escalations and expectations.
• Translate Retail needs into scalable data engineering solutions in merchandising, supply chain, inventory, demand forecasting, customer, loyalty, omnichannel commerce, pricing, promotions and store operations.
• Shape delivery strategies for large Retail & CPG deals with sales teams.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions with engineering teams.
• Mentor senior leaders and build high-performing delivery teams.

Skills

Data Software Engineering

PySpark

Python

SQL

Databricks

Lakehouse

Power BI

AIML

AWS

Azure

Data governance

Delivery leadership

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

AWS

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Director with strong expertise in Data Software Engineering and deep Retail/CPG/MFG domain experience. This role is responsible for leading large, enterprise-scale data engineering programs, owning delivery across managed services and fixed-price engagements. The candidate will act as a trusted partner to senior Retail and CPG clients, driving data-led business outcomes across merchandising, supply chain, customer and digital commerce domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern large-scale Retail & CPG data engineering and analytics programs across multiple portfolios
• Own end-to-end program delivery, including scope, timelines, quality, risk, financials and margins
• Build, scale and manage global delivery teams of 200+ data engineers, architects and delivery leaders
• Drive delivery excellence across managed services, fixed-price and outcome-based engagement models
• Establish strong program governance, delivery KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics
• Act as the primary client-facing delivery leader, engaging with CXOs, Retail IT leaders and business stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between data architecture, engineering execution and Retail business objectives
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, escalations and stakeholder expectations across large programs
• Translate Retail business needs into scalable data engineering solutions across merchandising, supply chain, inventory, demand forecasting, customer, loyalty, omnichannel commerce, pricing, promotions and store operations
• Partner with sales and presales teams to shape delivery strategies for large Retail & CPG deals
• Engage confidently in architecture and design discussions with engineering and platform teams
• Mentor senior leaders and build high-performing, domain-focused delivery organizations

Requirements

• 20+ years of overall IT experience with 10+ years in senior leadership roles
• Expertise in Data Software Engineering and enterprise data platforms
• Proficiency in PySpark, Python-based data engineering and SQL
• Skills in Databricks, Lakehouse architectures and Snowflake
• Background in Power BI, analytical and reporting solutions including AIML
• Knowledge of open-source data frameworks, distributed processing technologies and large-scale analytical data processing
• Hands-on exposure to AWS and Azure cloud platforms in large Retail data environments
• Understanding of batch and streaming pipelines, data quality, performance optimization and Data governance
• Demonstrated success leading large enterprise delivery engagements with full delivery and financial ownership
• Competency in P&L, Margins and Utilization
• Extensive experience in managed services transitions, stabilization and steady-state delivery alongside fixed-price and milestone-based delivery models
• Active involvement in presales, RFP/RFI responses and large deal pursuits, defining delivery models, estimates, staffing plans and risk mitigation strategies