Strategic Data & AI Programs Leader

EPAM Systems; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Brussels, Belgium, is seeking an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director in a hybrid role to define the strategic direction of its most complex data and AI programs. You will act as the senior client lead on strategy, governance and outcomes, partnering with delivery managers and tech leaders to align execution with business goals.

This role emphasizes strategy, relationship management and governance, rather than hands-on design or day-to-day delivery, with mentorship of delivery

Qualifications

• Senior leader with experience managing large, enterprise-scale data and AI programs.
• Ability to translate data/AI strategies into actionable plans with measurable ROI.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, governance, and contract influence.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for large-scale data and AI programs.
• Act as senior escalation and decision-point on program health, risk and outcomes for executives.
• Oversee governance frameworks including data protection, ethical AI, and regulatory compliance.
• Review technical strategies for risk and value without leading detailed design.
• Define measurable success metrics aligned to client objectives and ROI.
• Shape commercial terms, scope, and delivery models for large engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Data & AI strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Generative AI

LLMs

MLOps

Pre-sales / bid strategy

Job description

EPAM Systems in Brussels, Belgium, is seeking an Enterprise Data & AI Program Director in a hybrid role to define the strategic direction of its most complex data and AI programs. You will act as the senior client lead on strategy, governance and outcomes, partnering with delivery managers and tech leaders to align execution with business goals.

This role emphasizes strategy, relationship management and governance, rather than hands-on design or day-to-day delivery, with mentorship of delivery