Director, Applied Ai Transformation - Travel & Hospitality

We’re looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation - Travel & Hospitality to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode.In this role, you will lead applied AI and agentic transformation for global travel and hospitality organizations including airlines, hotels and travel platforms, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions that create measurable business impact in a dynamic and highly service-driven industry.Responsibilities Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for travel and hospitality clients Provide strategic advisory to C-suite leaders on AI adoption, commercial impact and digital transformation Lead presales efforts including opportunity shaping, value quantification and business case creation Facilitate workshops to transform complex challenges into actionable AI use cases Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption and guide change management to maximize value delivery Oversee cross-functional teams delivering AI and agent-driven solutions from concept to production Maintain practical expertise in large language models, orchestration frameworks and multi-agent systems Ensure AI solutions comply with security, compliance and scalability requirements for global hospitality operations Build and mentor EPAM and client teams to strengthen AI capabilities Monitor innovative trends and promote EPAM’s leadership in applied AI for travel and hospitality Requirements10+ years of experience in travel and hospitality with senior roles in transformation, product or technology innovation Strong understanding of industry economics including guest experience, loyalty systems and distribution models Proven experience advising senior executives on AI-driven innovation and organizational adoption Hands-on applied AI expertise including large language models, multi-agent systems and RAG frameworks Familiarity with leading AI platforms such as Open AI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI and hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Ability to originate and secure AI transformation programs through presales engagement and strategic planning Proven track record in building and managing global, cross-functional teams in complex environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for executive-level engagement Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred Ability to travel as required We offer Private health insurance EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan100% paid sick leave Referral Program Professional certification Language courses EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions.Since **, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world.In **, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country.Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE.Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE.Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives.Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and Linked In courses.CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS.Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY.Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.#J-*****-Ljbffr

of experience in travel and hospitality with senior roles in transformation, product or technology innovation Strong understanding of industry economics including guest experience, loyalty systems and distribution models Proven experience advising senior executives on AI-driven innovation and organizational adoption Hands-on applied AI expertise including large language models, multi-agent systems and RAG frameworks Familiarity with leading AI platforms such as Open AI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI and hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Ability to originate and secure AI transformation programs through presales engagement and strategic planning Proven track record in building and managing global, cross-functional teams in complex environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for executive-level engagement Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred Ability to travel as required We offer Private health insurance EPAM Employees Stock

Since **, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In **, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously. Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays. CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and Linked In courses. CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager. STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends. #J-*****-Ljbffr

In this role, you will lead applied AI and agentic transformation for global travel and hospitality organizations including airlines, hotels and travel platforms, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions that create measurable business impact in a dynamic and highly service-driven industry., Purchase Plan100% paid sick leave Referral Program Professional certification Language courses EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions.