Delivery Lead

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee a value stream consisting of 1–3 offshore pods. You will estimate, plan and execute multi‑team software initiatives with external vendors, driving AI‑native delivery and cost efficiency.

You will track progress against milestones, manage risks, and report on throughput, complexity points and productivity to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with client commitments and EPAM’s delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery of multi-team software programs with external vendors.
• Hands‑on with AI coding tools and AI‑native ways of working.
• Strong delivery metrics and client‑facing communication.
• Experience reporting throughput, cost and productivity to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects with POs, the lead developer and the architects.
• Turn the estimate into a plan: milestones, sprints, pod capacity and staffing.
• Execute against the plan and re‑plan when scope, capacity or dependencies move.
• Report throughput, complexity points, cycle time and cost on the account cadence.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Experience leading multi-team programs

Vendor management

Data-driven decision making

Tools

AI coding tools

Job description

The Delivery Lead is responsible for one value stream, which may consist of 1-3 offshore development pods. The team delivers the AI-native way: spec-driven, gated, with the AI factory. Keeping it that way is part of the job.Req.#1123830910ResponsibilitiesEstimate each approved project together with the POs, the lead developer and the architectsTurn the estimate into a plan: milestones, sprints, pod capacity and staffing against the backlog having in mind capacity measured in AI Complexity PointsMap the dependencies up front, across teams, across value streams and across vendors (including other vendors), with an owner and a date on eachExecute against the plan. Track progress and throughput, and re-plan when scope, capacity or a dependency movesRaise risks and slippage early, with the cause and the decision neededReport throughput in complexity points, cycle time, defect escape and rework rate on the account cadenceOwn the stream's part of the complexity-point baseline, and move pods from T&M to committed outputMove each pod through the AI factory ramp when the team is newTrack AI adoption and productivity per pod and per personTrack AI cost per pod, per person and per ticket, next to the cost of the pod itselfRun a continuous improvement program for the stream. Find where work is slow or expensive: rework, review queues, waiting on dependencies, model and prompt choices, runs that cost more than the ticket is worthSet targets for cost per complexity point and cost per unit of work, and bring them down over timePass the factory improvements on to the pods and measure the effectKeep the savings visible and tie them to EPAM margin on the output-based modelRequirementsExperience leading delivery of multi-team software programs with external vendors, in a client-facing roleTrack record of delivering to a plan and to commercial commitmentsHands-on with AI coding tools, with first-hand experience of AI-native ways of working in a teamComfortable with data: delivery, cost and productivity metricsStrong communication with senior client stakeholders, and the judgment to escalate earlyInsurance or financial services background is a plusWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per yearLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramThis Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $165,000 - $243,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.