Principal Data Technology Consultant (with focus on Architecture)

Are you an influential Data Consulting leader with a passion for leading strategic initiatives that make a huge impact? We are hiring a Principal Data Technology Consultant (with a focus on Architecture) who will work alongside a dynamic team to identify complex business problems and create solution-oriented strategies for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Apply now to connect with a recruiter about this influential role at EPAM!

Responsibilities

• Create technology advisory offerings within data analytics & help EPAM customers solve complex technological problems

• Drive AI transformations for our customers by integrating modern capabilities into the enterprise landscape

• Introduce modern Generative Models into Enterprise environments

• Migrate complex data and analytical systems to the Cloud

• Develop and manage train data and quality gates for AI systems

• Optimize existing Cloud data and analytics systems

• Establish a trusted and secure environment that encourages the creation of new data products and collaboration between teams

• Contribute to the EPAM federated AI factory framework that helps organizations establish an efficient data-driven ecosystem

• Build trusted partner relationships with senior client stakeholders

• Provide thought leadership, evangelize, and drive collaborative, value-centered approaches to defining and solving problems

• Determine EPAMs' strategic investments in Data and Analytics

• Drive the development of internal accelerators and strategic partnerships

• Lead advisory and implementation teams to make the strategic recommendations a reality

• Support pre-sales activities by assessing digital opportunities, responding to RFPs, creating proposals and presentations, and helping to close/sign new deals

• Performance scorecard will include

• Impact on business operations- achieve target billable utilization

• Impact on our People and Team-contribute to EPAM and Data Practice initiatives

Requirements

• Extensive Experience working within IT or management consulting

• Proven track record of launching and managing complex technology initiatives or large-scale programs (50+ people) from ideation to production (2+ initiatives)

• Strong problem solver and creative thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to operate at the strategic level, yet being close enough to the details to add value to clients

• Experience with end-to-end data analytics project delivery (BigData/Cloud/Advanced Analytics/MLOps)

• Hands-on with the execution of discovery and assessment engagements

• Comfortable challenging the customer’s architectural decisions while actively engaging in productive dialog to guide customers toward effective architectural solutions

• Awareness of Cloud, Data, and AI technology trends with practical experience with one or more major data technologies

• Expert in managing customer expectations as well as presenting solutions and project deliverables to senior stakeholders

• History of leading teams while tackling high level of uncertainty, multiple stakeholders, and tight timelines

• Enjoys challenging and influencing data solution designs and technology selections for enterprise data platforms, warehouses, and data lakes

• Skilled in leading advanced technical teams

• Desire to learn & expand your comfort zone

We offer

• 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