Senior Director, Data Analytics Consulting

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction expertise in ML and AI, driving the design, development, and implementation of ML/AI solutions for clients
Connect across the organization to drive AI adoption in verticals, envision new products, solutions, offerings, and other differentiators
Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and requirements, and effectively communicate how ML/AI solutions can address them
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, develop datasets, and apply appropriate ML algorithms to deliver high-quality solutions
Leveraging your technical expertise and engaging senior decision-makers
Shape ML solutions and properly scope/price engagements, establishing optimal operating models and project team organization, and leading the transition from the sales process to the delivery phase
Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction through effective project delivery, clear communication, and timely issue resolution
Engage client stakeholders, including executive / C-level, helping them drive enterprise-wide agenda to maximize AI adoption
Stay updated with the latest advancements in ML/AI and emerging technologies, proactively recommending new approaches and methodologies to address challenges in the space/markets and geographies in which the clients operate
Support sales / pre-sales activities by assessing Data opportunities, responding to RFPs, creating proposals and presentations

Strong experience in a senior/leadership role within Data & Analytics/ML/AI as well as a proven track record in designing and implementing ML/AI solutions
Knowledge and understanding of different architectures: CNN/RNN, Transformers, LLM, Multimodal, Foundation models, etc
Solid understanding of ML algorithms, both classical and Deep Learning based
Demonstrated leadership experience, driving internal and external multi-dimensional teams to deliver AI products
Demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to secure funding or sell ML/AI projects
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams in different geographies and building strong client relationships
Technical proficiency in programming languages such as Python and ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch/TensorFlow
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex business requirements and translate them into practical ML/AI solutions
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field or relevant work experience

💼 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