Director, Applied AI Transformation - Telecommunications

• 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

Do you have experience in Scalability?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * 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

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Pension plan, * 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses