We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Manufacturing & Industrial to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this role, you will lead large-scale AI and agentic transformation programs for global manufacturing and industrial enterprises, acting as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and driving measurable business value through applied AI innovation.
Responsibilities
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Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for manufacturing and industrial clients
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead presales efforts including shaping opportunities, building business cases and supporting origination activities
- Facilitate ideation workshops to translate operational and business challenges into actionable AI use cases
- Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption by identifying high-value opportunities and leading change management
- Lead cross-functional delivery teams to design, develop and deploy AI and multi-agent systems at scale
- Maintain hands-on expertise with large language models, agent orchestration platforms and AI ecosystems across major labs and hyperscalers
- Ensure AI solutions meet compliance, scalability and security standards across regulated manufacturing processes
- Mentor EPAM and client teams to build internal AI capabilities and accelerate adoption
- Monitor industry trends and represent EPAM as a thought leader in manufacturing and industrial AI transformation
Requirements
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10+ years of experience in manufacturing and industrial sectors with a proven track record in business transformation or large-scale technology programs
- Strong understanding of ERP landscapes, process automation, compliance and operational workflows including supply chain, production and maintenance
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives and designing AI adoption strategies for complex organizations
- Practical experience with applied AI including large language models, RAG frameworks and multi-agent systems
- Familiarity with major AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) and hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Ability to shape business cases and convert transformational AI opportunities in presales contexts
- Leadership experience managing global, cross-functional teams in regulated environments
- Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
- Ability to travel as required
We offer
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Private health insurance
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EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
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100% paid sick leave
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Referral Program
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Professional certification
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Language courses
EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, 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 EPAM
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WORK 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.
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CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
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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.
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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.
