Principal (Director) - Data Analytics & AI Consulting

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension plan

Disability insurance

ESPP - Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuting reimbursement

Laptop + corporate SIM

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development & professional

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Amsterdam is seeking a Principal (Director) to lead Data Analytics & AI Consulting. Hybrid work mode with executive advisory to C-suite on data modernisation journeys and production-ready AI adoption.

You will shape UK/European practice offerings, drive pre-sales, and oversee multi-regional delivery while championing Responsible AI and EU Act compliance. You will mentor teams, architect high-level solutions, respond to complex RFPs, and guide client engagements from

Qualifications

• Proven leadership at director/principal level in a top technology consulting firm.
• Experience driving business development and leading pre-sales for large Data & AI projects.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML and generative AI with MLOps/LLMOps lifecycles.
• Cloud-scale data platforms knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks) and data engineering best practices.
• Understanding of data governance, data security and EU AI Act regulations.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across regions/time zones.
• Fluent in a European language (Dutch/French/German) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-level stakeholders to define enterprise data, analytics and AI strategies.
• Lead development of European practice offerings focusing on Generative AI and LLMOps.
• Identify and qualify new Data & AI consulting opportunities and manage sales pipeline.
• Architect high-level solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs and draft proposals.
• Lead client pitches for large-scale engagements and price consulting efforts.
• Provide senior oversight to cross-functional delivery teams and ensure quality delivery.
• Champion Responsible AI, ethics, security, and EU Act compliance.
• Mentor consulting teams and stay ahead of trends like agentic workflows.

Skills

Executive stakeholder engagement

AI strategy leadership

Pre-sales & business development

MLOps / LLMOps

Generative AI

Cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/ij

Education

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

Tools

Databricks

AWS/Azure/GCP

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 Amsterdam, Netherlands 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 Netherlands and Western Europe.ResponsibilitiesPartner with C-level and executive stakeholders to define enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI strategies that drive growth and transformationLead the development of advanced UK and European practice offerings, focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI and LLMOpsIdentify and qualify new Data and AI consulting opportunities, owning the sales pipeline for existing accounts and new pursuitsArchitect high-level solutions, respond to complex RFPs/RFIs, draft commercial proposals and lead client pitches for large-scale engagementsShape, scope and price consulting engagements, establishing delivery models and optimal team structuresProvide senior oversight and technical direction to cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality on-time deliveryChampion EPAM’s Responsible AI and security frameworks, guiding clients on ethical AI deployment, bias mitigation and compliance with regulations such as the EU AI ActOversee transition from sales to delivery, ensuring alignment of client expectations and technical requirementsProvide leadership and mentorship to consulting teams fostering talent growth across data and AI disciplinesStay ahead of emerging trends such as agentic workflows and data mesh, introducing new methodologies and representing EPAM at key industry eventsRequirementsBachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field or relevant work experienceProven track record in a Director, Principal or equivalent leadership role within a top-tier technology consulting firmDemonstrated success in driving business development, leading pre-sales efforts and securing funding for large Data and AI projectsExcellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders up to C-levelDeep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI applications with strong knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps lifecyclesAdvanced understanding of cloud-scale data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks and data engineering best practicesKnowledge of data governance, data security and emerging AI regulatory frameworks including the EU AI ActExperience orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams across regions and time zonesProactive and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving with ability to bring structure to ambiguous business challengesFluent in a European language such as Dutch, French or German is highly desirableWe offer26 paid holiday daysPension plan schemeDisability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Commuting to work - costs reimbursementLaptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)Bike leaseEmployee Assistance ProgramCorporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses