We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Retail & Consumer Products to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this strategic role, you will lead AI and agentic transformation initiatives for global retail and consumer goods enterprises, advising C-suite stakeholders and driving innovations that deliver measurable business outcomes in dynamic and competitive markets.
Responsibilities
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Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for retail and consumer product clients
- Act as a strategic advisor to executives on AI adoption and digital innovation
- Lead presales activities including building business cases and shaping new opportunities
- Facilitate workshops to translate complex business challenges into actionable AI solutions
- Drive AI adoption at scale through change management and value-driven delivery plans
- Lead cross-functional teams to deploy AI and multi-agent solutions from concept to production
- Maintain expertise in large language models, orchestration frameworks and AI ecosystems across major labs and hyperscalers
- Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance and scalability standards for retail operations
- Mentor internal and client teams to strengthen applied AI capabilities
- Monitor emerging technology trends and represent EPAM as a thought leader in AI for retail
Requirements
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10+ years of experience in retail and consumer products with leadership in business transformation or digital innovation roles
- Deep understanding of omnichannel commerce, supply chain complexity and merchandising economics
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives and leading AI adoption strategies at enterprise scale
- Practical experience with AI technologies including large language models, multi-agent systems and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) frameworks
- Familiarity with leading AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and major hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong background in presales, business case development and strategic solution design
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage cross-functional global teams
- Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management 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.
