Senior Program Manager, Data Practice

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our CEE_WE Data Practice and play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver data and AI solutions across the region. You will sit at the intersection of delivery, strategy, and client engagement — driving program governance, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and accelerating the adoption of AI-driven delivery frameworks. This role is part of the newly established CEE_WE Data Delivery Management Office (DDMO) and will work closely with Delivery Managers, Business Units, GDO, and pre-sales teams to build scalable, client-centric delivery operations. Responsibilities Own end-to-end program management across multiple concurrent data and AI engagements within the EU regionEstablish and maintain program governance structures: status reporting, risk management, escalation paths, and delivery cadencesDrive delivery quality by aligning teams to best practices, milestones, and client expectationsManage program-level dependencies, resource constraints, and cross-team coordinationChampion the adoption of the AI Delivery Model framework across client engagementsCollaborate with the AI CoE and Delivery Managers to pilot, iterate, and scale AI-augmented SDLC processesIdentify opportunities to embed AI tooling into delivery workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomesBuild and maintain trusted relationships with Business Unit leads, GDO partners, and key client stakeholdersAct as a primary escalation point for program-level issues, providing clear communication and timely resolutionSupport pre-sales activities including scoping, estimation, and solution design for data and AI programTranslate business goals into actionable delivery plans and communicate progress to executive stakeholdersMentor Delivery Managers and project leads; support onboarding and buddy allocation processesContribute to practice-wide initiatives: KPI design, capability building, and process improvementParticipate in community-building activities including practice events, knowledge sharing, and cross-practice collaboration Requirements 10+ years of program or project management experience in a technology services or consulting environmentProven track record delivering complex data, analytics, or AI programs at scaleHands-on experience with AI/ML delivery — solid understanding of MLOps, data pipelines, and AI SDLC frameworksStrong stakeholder management skills — comfortable engaging with both C-level clients and engineering teamsExperience working in a matrixed, multi-geography organization with distributed delivery teamsExcellent command of program governance practices (risk, RAID, reporting, change management)Proficiency in English (written and spoken)Efficiency in acquiring new knowledge Nice to have German language skills (written and/or spoken)PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certificationExperience in a delivery leadership role within a global IT services companyFamiliarity with EPAM delivery models, tools, and regional structureBackground working across multiple EU verticals (CPGR, Life Science, Financial Services, Energy)Hands-on experience using LLMs and Agentic AI in SDLC We offer We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.