Enterprise Data & AI Program Director (Global Delivery Organisation)

EPAM Systems; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holiday days

Pension plan scheme

Disability insurance (WGA)

Long-term disability insurance (WIA)

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESG

Commuting to work - costs reimburse

Laptop + corporate simcard

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program with rewards

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the Netherlands seeks an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director to lead strategic, multi-year data and AI programs from Amsterdam and Eindhoven in a hybrid model.

You will shape governance, build executive‑level client relationships, and drive measurable business value while aligning program objectives with EPAM capabilities. The role emphasizes strategy, risk governance and commercial alignment, with mentorship of delivery leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, enterprise-scale data and AI programs.
• Ability to translate data/AI strategy into actionable plans with ROI.
• Strong commercial acumen, budgets, risk governance and influencing contractual terms.
• Knowledge of data platforms, AI and Generative AI concepts (ML, LLMs, MLOps).
• Awareness of data protection and ethical considerations in data/AI.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for large-scale data and AI programs, ensuring value realization.
• Act as senior escalation point on program health, risk and outcomes for executive stakeholders.
• Oversee governance frameworks embedding data protection, ethical AI, and regulatory compliance.
• Review technical strategies for risk/value without leading detailed solution design.
• Define measurable success metrics reflecting client objectives beyond delivery milestones.
• Shape commercial terms, scope, and delivery models for large engagements.
• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and represent programs in governance forums.
• Mentor delivery managers and program leads while preserving operational ownership.
• Contribute to business development by supporting bid strategy and shaping deals.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data & AI programs

ROI & business outcomes

Budget governance

Regulatory & ethics

Stakeholder engagement

European market exposure

Job description

We’re looking for an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director to join our team in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, Netherlands 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

• 26 paid holiday days


• Pension plan scheme


• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)


• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)


• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement


• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)


• Bike lease


• Employee Assistance Program


• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards


• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses