Senior Director - CPG Data, AI & Technology Consulting

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in consulting, technology advisory, or data transformation, with hands-on fluency in Databricks and Snowflake and working knowledge of cloud:

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large data/analytics programs for CPG/Retail.
• 12+ years in consulting, technology advisory, or data transformation.
• Hands-on with modern data platforms and cloud services.
• Strong executive presence and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to shape high-value AI/data modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships across large CPG and Retail client portfolios, advising CDOs/CMOs/CIOs and other execs.
• Develop data, analytics, AI, and modernization strategies tied to measurable outcomes (revenue, forecast accuracy, personalization).
• Shape and lead solutions across RGM, TPM, pricing, demand planning, and supply chain analytics.
• Lead technical solutioning for pursuits, value cases, architecture, and RFPs.
• Partner with sales, delivery, and alliance teams (Databricks, Snowflake, hyperscalers) to advance opportunities.
• Develop thought leadership, client POVs, and market narratives around data/AI modernization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationships

Data strategy

GenAI

AI/GenAI

Cloud platforms

Data governance

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.

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

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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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

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