Sr. Delivery Manager (AI/ML)

EPAM Systems; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

401(k) Matching Retirement Savings

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an ML/AI Delivery Manager to drive business development, partner engagement, and pre-sales while overseeing delivery of ML/AI programs. You will bridge strategic business goals with technical execution, leading engagements from sales through delivery in close partnership with EPAM teams.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in delivery management, deep ML/AI SME credentials, and strong GCP experience to architect and deliver enterprise-scale solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with 5+ years as Delivery Manager or Architect.
• Experience as Technical Consultant with pre-sales and delivery ownership.
• Proven SME in ML/AI with large-scale project delivery.
• Deep hands-on GCP experience and architectural expertise.
• Experience implementing on major cloud platforms, preferably GCP.
• Extensive experience managing engagements — solution design, RFPs, MVP delivery.
• Background in Software/EA balancing pre-sales and delivery.
• Active GCP certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of ML/AI projects with focus on quality and timely execution.
• Lead data delivery programs, governance and discovery phases.
• Drive strategic ML/AI initiatives leveraging GCP and Gemini Enterprise.
• Create architecture visions, diagrams and roadmaps aligned to business needs.
• Define application and cloud architecture requirements with customers and product teams.
• Facilitate workshops to capture requirements and align technical strategy.
• Lead architecture team to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Drive pre-sales activities: client demos, proposals, and RFP/RFQ/RFI responses (GenAI focus).
• Lead enterprise-scale technical discussions with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Delivery Manager

Solution Architect

ML/AI SME

GCP Architecture

Pre-sales

End-to-End Delivery

RFP Proposals

MVP Delivery

Software Engineering

Enterprise Architecture

GCP Certifications

Tools

GCP

Gemini Enterprise

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. Req# 1060760898

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

For remote work in New York City only.

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: $150,000-$200,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. 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.

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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