AI Native Delivery Manager (AI/Run practice)

EPAM Systems; Turkey; On-site; TRY 5,443,000 - 8,412,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Referral bonuses

Competitive compensation paid in USD

Regular salary and performance reviews

Private health insurance

Well-being events

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an AI Native Delivery Manager to lead AI Native pods, guiding cross-functional teams of AI-native engineers through education and live client engagements. The role focuses on delivering AI-enabled software and expanding AI-native delivery as a core capability.

Ideal candidates have a software engineering background, hands-on AI experience, and a proactive ownership mentality. The position emphasizes collaboration, rapid learning, and accountability within an AI-driven

Qualifications

• Delivery management experience leading engineering teams.
• Hands-on software engineering background.
• Proven experience building AI agents and implementing AI SDLC.
• Experience with AI technologies in delivery contexts.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI tools for coding, testing, and design acceleration.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or several pods through education and live client deliveries.
• Understand and operate within the AI factory to support delivery.
• Champion AI SDLC and Spec-Driven Development practices to ensure commitments.
• Coordinate with solution architects, staffing, and delivery teams; surface risks early.

Skills

Delivery management

Engineering leadership

AI SDLC

Spec-Driven Development

Outcome-oriented

Ownership mentality

Growth mindset

Collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

We are looking for an AI Native Delivery Manager to lead AI Native pods. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams of AI-native engineers through their educational cycle and into billable, AI-driven client engagements.This role is a strong fit for experienced Managers with a software engineering background who already have practical experience working with AI-accelerated software development and are ready to make AI Native delivery a core part of their career.ResponsibilitiesManage one or several pods through education and live client deliveriesUnderstand how to build and operate within the AI Factory to support deliveryChampion AI SDLC and Spec-Driven Development (SDD) practices to ensure teams meet their commitmentsCoordinate with solution architects, staffing, and delivery teams, surface risks early, and stay accountable for outcomesEnsure artifacts, learnings, and estimation data from your pods flow back to the factory after each engagementRequirements3+ years of delivery management experience leading engineering teamsSoftware development background with practical hands-on engineering experienceProven, hands-on experience building AI agents and implementing AI SDLC on past projectsFamiliarity with AI technologies and their real-world application in delivery contextsFamiliarity with AI SDLC and Spec-Driven Development (SDD) approachesFamiliarity with Enterprise AI tools for coding, testing, and design accelerationCuriosity-Driven: Actively experiments with AI tools and approaches outside of formal trainingOutcome-Oriented: Thinks in terms of delivered features and business value, not just technical executionOwnership Mentality: Acts proactively, surfaces risks early, and takes full accountabilityGrowth Mindset: Comfortable with rapid change and willing to unlearn old patternsCollaborative: Ready to share learnings, contribute to the factory, and mentor pod membersEnglish proficiency: B2+ levelWe offerCONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTDiversity of tasks and projectsAssessment center for objective review of competency levelPersonal development planMentoring programs and leadership developmentCertification and professional development supportAccess to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal coursesEnglish courses taught by certified teachersCORPORATE BENEFITSExtra leave daysReferral bonusesCOMPENSATION PACKAGECompetitive compensation paid in USDRegular salary and performance reviewsMEDICAL & HEALTHCAREPrivate health insuranceWell-being eventsWORKING ENVIRONMENTRecreation areas and kitchensTea, coffee and snacksSports equipment and game consolesIT EquipmentMicrosoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English.EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.