EPAM Cloud Engagement Leader (Microsoft Business Group) in Energy domain

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holidays

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Commuting reimbursement

Laptop + corporate device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development

Employee referral program

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Cloud Engagement Leader to drive Microsoft cloud transformation engagements for Energy clients in the Netherlands in a hybrid setting. You will own bookings and revenue, shape deals, and partner with Microsoft and delivery teams to grow the portfolio.

You will lead land-and-expand opportunities, guide executive-level clients through modernization journeys, and manage multi-stakeholder engagements to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology consulting, cloud strategy or digital transformation with Microsoft cloud experience
• 5+ years in business development, sales leadership or alliance management
• Proven track record in closing complex cloud transformation deals
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, app modernization, data and AI platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft co-sell programs and partner engagement models
• Ability to position solutions credibly in regulated Energy environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, commercial negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in matrixed organizations and partner-led ecosystems
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Own bookings, growth metrics and pipeline creation for Microsoft cloud transformation engagements
• Lead opportunities from origination to closure, including deal shaping and commercial structuring
• Execute land-and-expand strategies across AI, cloud modernization, data and application innovation
• Build trusted relationships with client executives, positioning EPAM as a long-term partner
• Collaborate with Microsoft account and industry teams to execute joint go-to-market and co-sell motions
• Leverage Microsoft programs and funding (e.g., ECIF) to unlock opportunities and accelerate deal closure
• Shape strategic cloud transformation deals, including architecture oversight and executive messaging
• Lead strategic pursuits, presentations and pricing strategies for high-value programs
• Align closely with EPAM Business Units to ensure pipeline health and account growth
• Contribute to Energy GTM campaigns, Microsoft-aligned accelerators and industry-focused offerings
• Mentor client partners and teams in Microsoft co-sell best practices and partner-led selling

Skills

Deal closing

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive relations

Cloud strategy

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AI platforms

Co-sell programs

Job description

We are searching for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and results-driven Cloud Engagement Leader to join EPAM's rapidly growing Microsoft Business Group, focusing on Energy clients in the Netherlands in a hybrid working mode. In this senior leadership, revenue-owning role, you will manage the Microsoft business within your assigned portfolio.
This position involves close collaboration with EPAM leadership, delivery teams, Microsoft stakeholders and client executives to drive cloud-enabled transformation in the Energy industry. You will initiate, shape, close and expand Microsoft cloud transformation engagements across priority accounts, guiding clients on AI, data, cloud modernization and application innovation strategies.
This role requires you to take ownership of bookings and revenue closure while serving as a strategic coordinator across Sales, Practices, Microsoft and Delivery to ensure sustainable, scalable growth.
Above all, you will manage your portfolio as a business—taking a proactive approach and holding yourself accountable for performance. You will combine strong business development instincts with solution credibility, guiding clients through their Microsoft modernization journeys, building executive relationships and promoting best practices across co-selling, co-delivery and cloud engagement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own bookings, growth metrics and pipeline creation for Microsoft cloud transformation engagements
• Lead opportunities from origination to closure, including deal shaping and commercial structuring
• Execute land-and-expand strategies across AI, cloud modernization, data and application innovation
• Build trusted relationships with client executives, positioning EPAM as a long-term partner
• Collaborate with Microsoft account and industry teams to execute joint go-to-market and co-sell motions
• Leverage Microsoft programs and funding (e.g., ECIF) to unlock opportunities and accelerate deal closure
• Shape strategic cloud transformation deals, including architecture oversight and executive messaging
• Lead strategic pursuits, presentations and pricing strategies for high-value programs
• Align closely with EPAM Business Units to ensure pipeline health and account growth
• Contribute to Energy GTM campaigns, Microsoft-aligned accelerators and industry-focused offerings
• Mentor client partners and teams in Microsoft co-sell best practices and partner-led selling

Requirements

• 10+ years in technology consulting, cloud strategy or digital transformation, with Microsoft cloud experience
• 5+ years in business development, sales leadership or alliance management roles tied to aggressive revenue targets
• Proven track record in closing complex, multi-stakeholder cloud transformation deals with measurable results
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, application modernization, data and AI platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft co-sell programs, incentive structures and partner engagement models
• Ability to position solutions credibly in regulated Energy environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, commercial negotiation skills and communication capabilities
• Experience operating in matrixed organizations and partner-led ecosystems
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

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