Digital Strategist (Marketing & AI)

EPAM Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a senior strategy professional to work with CMOs and digital leaders, shaping propositions and leading strategy on live engagements within a hybrid U.S. role.

You will craft narratives, package AI and marketing technology solutions, and guide proposals and pitches from concept to delivery, collaborating with creative, engineering, and marketing teams across global brands. This role emphasizes storytelling, strategic leadership, and hands-on execution across multiple

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in marketing strategy or consultancy.
• Ability to build own presentations and materials.
• Strong communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and package AI/marketing tech propositions into storytelling assets.
• Create narratives demonstrating value for senior marketing decision-makers.
• Collaborate with creative, copy, and engineering teams on proposals and pitches.
• Build narratives and decks from scratch.
• Lead strategic work on active engagements to align with business goals.
• Develop relationships with CMOs and digital leaders as trusted adviser.
• Drive integrated strategies across creative, media, and tech delivery.
• Incorporate real-world insights to refine offerings.
• Lead executive-level presentations and strategy workshops.
• Identify growth opportunities within key accounts and support BD.
• Ensure all deliverables meet top standards.

Skills

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Marketing strategy

AI/marketing tech fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Job description

Join our U.S. team in a role that moves beyond traditional consulting. You'll help modern CMOs and digital leaders design, build, and scale intelligent growth systems — grounded in real storytelling, not buzzwords. You'll split your time between shaping new client propositions and leading strategy on live engagements, working directly with CMOs and digital leaders at global brands. This is a U.S. hybrid role. We're prioritizing candidates based near major metro hubs — NYC, Boston, or Philadelphia — for proximity to offices, colleagues, and client stakeholders. There's no fixed in-office schedule, but you should be comfortable working on-site periodically and traveling occasionally as client and team needs require. About Empathy Lab by EPAM: Empathy Lab is EPAM's AI-native creative agency: we believe that in an era reshaped by artificial intelligence, technology should make experiences feel more human, not less. We operate at the unique intersection of business strategy, human creativity and advanced engineering. By bridging EPAM's world‑class software engineering and AI capabilities with top-tier creative and strategic digital services, we turn complex technical solutions into deeply engaging brand experiences. View our work: https://www.empathylab.com/en/our-work

Responsibilities

• Define and package propositions that translate complex AI and marketing technology solutions into compelling storytelling and go-to-market assets
• Create narratives that demonstrate the commercial and strategic value of technical solutions for senior marketing decision-makers
• Collaborate with creative teams, copywriters, and engineers to co-create proposals, pitches, and marketing materials that drive new business
• Build narratives and decks from scratch
• Act as strategic lead on active client engagements to ensure solutions align with business goals and deliver measurable impact
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders — including CMOs and digital leaders — acting as a trusted advisor
• Drive integrated strategies across creative, media, and technical delivery streams to ensure cohesive client solutions
• Use real-world implementation insights to refine propositions, tools, and methodologies for future engagements
• Lead and facilitate executive-level presentations and strategy workshops with clarity and authority
• Identify growth opportunities within key accounts and support business development efforts
• Ensure all strategic deliverables meet industry-leading standards for insight, creativity, and effectiveness

Requirements

• Seven or more years of experience in marketing strategy, go-to-market planning, or consultancy within a digital or creative context
• Comfortable building your own presentations and materials rather than relying on a creative team to execute your thinking
• Strong understanding of creative production and media planning processes
• Proven ability to turn complex technical capabilities into clear, client-ready strategies and narratives
• High level of interest and understanding of artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging marketing technologies
• Clear communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across global accounts in a matrixed structure
• Hands‑on approach with capability to deliver strategic work while supporting implementation phases
• Comfort collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and creative professionals on integrated projects

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible 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 solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

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 EPAM

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.