Director, Applied AI Transformation - Telecommunications (m/f/d) at EPAM Systems

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This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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Apply for Director, Applied AI Transformation – Telecommunications (m/f/d) at EPAM Systems in Home Office, DE. We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Telecommunications (m/f/d) to join our team across Europe in a hybrid or remote working mode. Lead cross‑functional teams building and scaling multi‑agent and AI‑driven solutions.

Mentor client and EPAM teams to expand internal AI capabilities and improve delivery impact. Experience managing global, cross‑functional teams in complex regulated industries. Benefits 30 days holiday per annum. Corporate Benefits with bitkom. Friendly and enjoyable working team.

In this role, you will lead enterprise‑scale AI and agentic transformation programs for global telecommunications organizations, acting as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives and enabling strategies that drive measurable business impact across highly competitive and regulated markets.

Responsibilities 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. 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. Monitor industry trends and champion EPAM’s thought leadership in applied AI for telecommunications. Requirements 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. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at executive level.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred. Ability to travel as required. Company Pension Scheme. Regular performance assessments. Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements).

Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses. Regular corporate and social events. Flexible and remote working opportunities.

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