Sr. Delivery Manager (AI/ML)

EPAM Systems Inc; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is actively seeking an ML/AI Delivery Manager to drive business development, partner engagement, and pre-sales while overseeing end-to-end ML/AI program delivery. The role blends strategic business goals with hands-on technical execution and requires deep expertise in GCP and Gemini Enterprise.

The position emphasizes leading architecture work, guiding workshops, and coordinating with clients and product teams to define cloud architecture requirements across complex engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with delivery ownership roles
• Proven SME in ML/AI with large-scale projects
• Hands-on GCP experience and architectural expertise
• Experience in pre-sales and end-to-end delivery ownership
• Background in software engineering or enterprise architecture balancing pre-sales and delivery

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of ML and AI projects with high-quality execution
• Lead discovery phases and governance across data delivery programs
• Drive ML/AI initiatives leveraging GCP and Gemini Enterprise
• Build architecture visions and roadmaps aligned to business goals
• Partner with customers and product teams to define architecture requirements
• Facilitate workshops to capture requirements and align technical strategy
• Lead architecture teams to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Drive pre-sales activities including client demos and proposals
• Lead marquee technical discussions with senior stakeholders

Skills

Delivery Management

GCP Expertise

Pre-sales

Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Client Engagement

RFP Proposals

Tools

GCP

Gemini Enterprise

RFP Tools

Job description

EPAM is seeking a technology-first ML/AI Delivery Manager to drive business development, partner engagement, and pre-sales activity while overseeing delivery of ML and AI programs. This role bridges strategic business goals with cutting-edge technical execution, leading engagements from sales through delivery in close partnership with EPAM teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee end-to-end delivery of ML and AI projects, ensuring high-quality, timely execution
• Manage complex data delivery programs, establishing governance and leading discovery phases
• Drive strategic ML/AI initiatives leveraging GCP and Gemini Enterprise
• Build architecture visions, diagrams, and technology roadmaps aligned to business direction
• Partner with customers and product management to define application and cloud architecture requirements
• Design and facilitate workshops with stakeholders to capture requirements and align technical strategy
• Lead the architecture team to deliver optimal, cost-effective solutions
• Drive pre-sales activities/business development — client demos, architectural proposals, and RFP/RFQ/RFI responses focused on GenAI strategy
• Lead enterprise-scale technical discussions with senior stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years in IT, including 5+ years as a Delivery Manager or Solution/Systems/Enterprise Architect
• Experience working as a Technical Consultant with a proven background in both pre-sales and end to end delivery ownership roles
• Proven SME in ML/AI, with a track record of accomplished, large-scale projects
• Deep hands-on GCP experience, including architectural expertise
• Implementation experience on at least one major cloud platform, ideally GCP
• Extensive experience managing technical engagements — solution design, RFP proposals, MVP delivery
• Background in Software Engineering/Enterprise Architecture balancing pre-sales and delivery execution
• Active GCP certifications strongly preferred

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.

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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.