Senior Director - CPG Data, AI & Technology Consulting

EPAM Systems Inc; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn learning access

Matched 401(k) Plan

PTO 15-25 days depending on level

Paid Holidays 9 days

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discretionary annual bonus program

Discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director to lead strategic data, AI, and technology transformation efforts for major CPG and Retail clients.

You will manage complex portfolios, advise C-suite stakeholders, and shape high-value solutions across commercial, supply chain, and enterprise data modernization priorities. The role requires 12+ years of experience, fluency with Databricks and Snowflake, and working knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consulting, technology advisory, data/analytics, AI, or digital transformation experience with CPG/Retail clients
• Experience leading large, complex client portfolios or transformation programs
• Hands-on fluency with Databricks and Snowflake, plus working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proven expertise in modern data architecture, data governance, data quality, integration, security, and enterprise data modernization
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, and agentic AI architectures and their application to commercial/operational use cases
• CPG/Retail domain expertise in RGM, TPM, demand forecasting, pricing, personalization, customer analytics, or supply chain analytics
• Strong executive presence, consultative selling skills, technical credibility, storytelling ability, and comfort in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships with CDOs, CMOs, CSCOs, CIOs and other executives across large CPG/Retail portfolios
• Develop data, analytics, AI, and modernization strategies tied to measurable business outcomes
• Shape and lead solutions across Revenue Growth Management, Trade Promotion Management, pricing, demand planning, and analytics
• Lead technical solutioning for strategic pursuits including value cases, architecture, workshops, proposals, and RFPs
• Partner with sales, delivery, and alliance teams including Databricks, Snowflake, and hyperscalers to win opportunities
• Develop thought leadership, client POVs, demos, and market narratives around CPG data, AI, GenAI, and modernization

Skills

Executive presence

Consultative selling

Storytelling

Technical credibility

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Director to lead strategic data, AI, and technology transformation initiatives for major CPG and Retail clients. This individual will manage and grow complex portfolios, advise C-suite stakeholders, and shape high-value solutions across commercial, supply chain, and enterprise data modernization priorities.

Req# 1076674857

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships across large CPG and Retail client portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to CDOs, CMOs, CSCOs, CIOs, and other executive stakeholders

• Develop data, analytics, AI, and modernization strategies tied to measurable business outcomes, including revenue growth, trade effectiveness, forecast accuracy, personalization, and supply chain performance

• Shape and lead solutions across Revenue Growth Management, Trade Promotion Management, pricing and promotion, demand planning, customer 360, and supply chain analytics

• Lead technical solutioning for strategic pursuits, including value cases, solution architecture, executive workshops, proposals, and competitive RFPs

• Partner with sales, delivery, and alliance teams—including Databricks, Snowflake, and hyperscaler partners to identify, shape, and advance new opportunities

• Develop compelling thought leadership, client POVs, demos, and market narratives around CPG data, AI, GenAI, and modernization

Requirements

• 12+ years of consulting, technology advisory, data/analytics, AI, or digital transformation experience, including substantial work with CPG and/or Retail clients

• Experience leading large, complex client portfolios or transformation programs

• Hands-on fluency with Databricks and Snowflake, plus working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Proven expertise in modern data architecture, data governance, data quality, integration, security, and enterprise data modernization

• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, and agentic AI architectures, with the ability to apply these capabilities to commercial and operational use cases

• Demonstrated CPG/Retail domain expertise in areas such as RGM, TPM, demand forecasting, pricing, personalization, customer analytics, or supply chain analytics

• Strong executive presence, consultative selling skills, technical credibility, storytelling ability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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 Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid 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 year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This 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: $220,000 - $250,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.