Delivery Manager, AI Delivery

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Delivery Manager to oversee AI initiatives, ensuring predictable delivery aligned with priorities and objectives. You will partner across the organization, balance scope and resources, and manage stakeholders through the full lifecycle.

The role requires strong delivery and project-management experience, architecture knowledge, and English proficiency (B2+). Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners is essential to deliver high-quality results for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering-related delivery experience.
• 2+ years in Senior/Lead/Manager/Owner roles.
• Experience leading teams of 5+ full-time members.
• Strong solution architecture and Python scripting in AI.
• Delivery Management across cloud environments.
• Experience in Digital Marketing Project Management.
• English at least B2.
• Product Manager certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery from start to finish aligning with business objectives.
• Serve as liaison between internal groups and external partners.
• Plan delivery work with timelines and resource distribution.
• Manage multiple concurrent efforts, detect risks, resolve issues.
• Lead status reviews and report progress to leadership.
• Strengthen client relationships to align requirements.
• Guide cross-functional teams and promote shared ownership.
• Reassess scope, budget, and schedules when conditions change.
• Identify process gaps and roll out improvements across projects.
• Help colleagues remove blockers and protect quality.
• Provide input on hiring and team structure per project.

Skills

Delivery Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Project Planning

English Proficiency

Solution Architecture

Python Scripting

Cloud Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

We are looking for a Delivery Manager to oversee AI initiatives and keep delivery predictable, transparent, and aligned with priorities. You will partner across the organization, balance scope and resources, and manage stakeholders through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery from start to finish, ensuring outcomes support broader business objectives
• Serve as the key liaison between internal groups and external partners across the project
• Plan delivery work with achievable timelines, checkpoints, and appropriate resource distribution
• Manage several concurrent efforts, detect risks, and act quickly to resolve issues
• Lead routine status reviews and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Strengthen client relationships to remain aligned on evolving requirements and expectations
• Guide cross-functional teams and foster shared responsibility and ownership
• Reassess and renegotiate scope, budget, and schedules when conditions change
• Spot process gaps and roll out improved practices across multiple projects
• Help colleagues work through difficulties and eliminate blockers impacting output
• Protect quality standards throughout each stage of delivery
• Provide input on hiring and team structure based on what each project needs

Requirements

• Technical engineering background with 5+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner roles
• Demonstrated success managing projects with 5+ full-time team members
• Strong solution architecture knowledge along with proficiency in Agentic AI Python scripting capability and fundamental understanding of core AI technology
• Well-rounded experience in both Project Management and Delivery Management across various project types
• Practical experience with Digital Project Management delivery
• Knowledge of Delivery Management practices in cloud infrastructure and cloud environments
• Experience in Digital Marketing Project Management supporting marketing campaigns and related work
• English proficiency at least B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
• Nice to have Product Manager certification is considered an advantage