Principal Data Analytics & AI Strategy Director

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holiday days

Disability insurance (WGA)

Long-term disability insurance (WIA)

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ES-

Commuting to work - costs reimbursed

Laptop + corporate SIM + device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program with rewards

Learning and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking a Principal (Director) in Data Analytics & AI Consulting to join in hybrid mode. You will advise C-level clients on data modernisation and production-ready AI, shaping GTM strategies and leading Generative/Agentic AI initiatives across Europe.

You will also drive multi-regional delivery, ensure Responsible AI governance, and mentor teams while engaging with senior stakeholders at scale.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Director/Principal leadership at a top-tier tech consulting firm.
• Experience in business development and securing funding for Data/AI projects.
• Ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders up to C-level.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML with Generative AI, MLOps/LLMOps lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data, analytics and AI strategies with C-suite stakeholders.
• Lead development of Europe-wide practice offerings focusing on Generative and Agentic AI.
• Identify and qualify new Data & AI consulting opportunities; own the sales pipeline.
• Architect high-level solutions; respond to RFPs/RFIs; lead client pitches.
• Shape engagements, pricing, delivery models and team structures.
• Provide senior technical direction to cross-functional teams.
• Champion Responsible AI and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee sales-to-delivery transitions and client expectation alignment.
• Mentor consulting teams; foster talent growth across data and AI.
• Stay ahead of trends like agentic workflows and data mesh; represent EPAM at events.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Pre-sales

Client advisory

Communication skills

AI/ML expertise

MLOps

LLMOps

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-regional teams

Problem solving

European language (Dutch/French/German

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/DS/Math/Economics or related

Job description

EPAM Systems in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking a Principal (Director) in Data Analytics & AI Consulting to join in hybrid mode. You will advise C-level clients on data modernisation and production-ready AI, shaping GTM strategies and leading Generative/Agentic AI initiatives across Europe.

You will also drive multi-regional delivery, ensure Responsible AI governance, and mentor teams while engaging with senior stakeholders at scale.