Principal (Director) - Data Analytics & AI Consulting

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension plan

WGA disability insurance

WIA top-up disability

ESPP

Commuting reimbursement

Laptop + mobile device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Training & certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking a Principal (Director) for Data Analytics & AI Consulting to lead enterprise data and AI strategy, advise C-suite, and shape European offerings.

You will drive pre-sales, design Generative AI solutions and Responsible AI frameworks, and mentor cross-regional consulting teams in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data and AI transformation engagements.
• Proven track record in driving business development and large Data & AI projects.
• Excellent executive stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-level stakeholders to define enterprise data, analytics and AI strategies.
• Lead development of Generative AI, Agentic AI and LLMOps offerings for Europe.
• Identify and qualify new Data & AI consulting opportunities and manage the sales pipeline.
• Architect high-level solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and lead client pitches.
• Shape, scope and price engagements, establish delivery models and teams.
• Provide senior oversight to cross-functional delivery teams.
• Champion Responsible AI and regulatory compliance including EU AI Act.
• Oversee transition from sales to delivery and align client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Business Development

Pre-sales

Communication

AI & ML

MLOps / LLMOps

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Cross-regional teams

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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-level and executive stakeholders to define enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI strategies that drive growth and transformation
• Lead the development of advanced UK and European practice offerings, focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI and LLMOps
• Identify and qualify new Data and AI consulting opportunities, owning the sales pipeline for existing accounts and new pursuits
• Architect high-level solutions, respond to complex RFPs/RFIs, draft commercial proposals and lead client pitches for large-scale engagements
• Shape, scope and price consulting engagements, establishing delivery models and optimal team structures
• Provide senior oversight and technical direction to cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality on-time delivery
• Champion EPAM's Responsible AI and security frameworks, guiding clients on ethical AI deployment, bias mitigation and compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act
• Oversee transition from sales to delivery, ensuring alignment of client expectations and technical requirements
• Provide leadership and mentorship to consulting teams fostering talent growth across data and AI disciplines
• Stay ahead of emerging trends such as agentic workflows and data mesh, introducing new methodologies and representing EPAM at key industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field or relevant work experience
• Proven track record in a Director, Principal or equivalent leadership role within a top-tier technology consulting firm
• Demonstrated success in driving business development, leading pre-sales efforts and securing funding for large Data and AI projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders up to C-level
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI applications with strong knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps lifecycles
• Advanced understanding of cloud-scale data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks and data engineering best practices
• Knowledge of data governance, data security and emerging AI regulatory frameworks including the EU AI Act
• Experience orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams across regions and time zones
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving with ability to bring structure to ambiguous business challenges
• Fluent in a European language such as Dutch, French or German is highly desirable

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