Director, Applied AI Transformation - Telecommunications (m/f/d) at EPAM Systems

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We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Telecommunications (m/f/d) to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this role, you will lead enterprise‐scale AI and agentic transformation programs for global telecommunications organizations, acting as a trusted advisor to C‐suite executives and enabling strategies that drive measurable business impact across highly competitive and regulated markets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for telecommunications clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead presales activities including opportunity shaping and business case creation for AI solutions.
• Facilitate ideation workshops converting complex telecom challenges into actionable AI use cases.
• Drive enterprise AI adoption by identifying high‐value opportunities and leading change management efforts.
• Lead cross‐functional teams building and scaling multi‐agent and AI‐driven solutions.
• Maintain deep expertise in large language models, orchestration platforms and applied AI ecosystems across major AI labs and hyperscalers.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with regulations and meet scalability, security and reliability standards.
• Mentor client and EPAM teams to expand internal AI capabilities and improve delivery impact.
• Monitor industry trends and champion EPAM’s thought leadership in applied AI for telecommunications.

Requirements

• 10+ years in telecommunications with leadership experience in business transformation or technology innovation.
• Strong understanding of telecom regulations, customer lifecycle, network operations and cost‐to‐serve economics.
• Proven track record advising senior executives and implementing AI adoption at enterprise scale.
• Hands‐on applied AI experience including large language models, multi‐agent orchestration and RAG frameworks.
• Familiarity with leading AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Expertise in presales and business case creation to originate and secure AI engagements.
• Experience managing global, cross‐functional teams in complex regulated industries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at executive level.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per annum.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Regular performance assessments.
• Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership.
• Corporate Benefits with bitkom.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements).
• Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses.
• Friendly and enjoyable working team.
• Regular corporate and social events.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities.
• Award‐winning workplace: Great Place To Work certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.