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EPAM Systems · 4 days ago

Head of Northern California, Delivery

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, and they are seeking a Vice President, Head of Delivery for Northern California. This executive role is responsible for driving delivery initiatives, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring operational excellence for high-profile clients and innovative solutions.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs across industries —spanning traditional delivery and advanced AI/ML, GenAI, and automation — while ensuring EPAM’s delivery standards and client expectations are met

Define and manage product, AI, and delivery roadmaps in partnership with executive stakeholders, solution architects, and EPAM’s AI Centers of Excellence

Provide strong technical and delivery leadership across architecture, engineering, QA, Agile, and AI capabilities to drive scalable, secure, and compliant enterprise solutions

Own critical technology and architecture decisions, including the integration of AI to improve scalability, efficiency, and user experience

Transparently track and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle

Build, lead, and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams while promoting AI-first methodologies in design, estimation, testing, and operations

Identify and implement standardization, process optimization, and best practices across delivery and AI-driven initiatives to improve productivity and quality

Support regional delivery strategy, pre-sales, and business development by contributing to solutioning and executive-level client interactions

Qualification

AI/ML expertiseSolution architectureSoftware delivery managementAgile methodologiesStakeholder engagementEnterprise architectureTechnical leadershipProcess optimizationCommunication skillsTeam mentoring

Required

15+ years of experience in software delivery, including 10+ years in senior roles such as a hands-on Delivery Lead, Solution/Enterprise Architect/Software Engineer, or Technical Lead within professional services

Senior-level leadership overseeing large-scale, complex engineering initiatives for enterprise clients, from pre-sales through execution

Strong technical foundation across software delivery management, solution architecture, SDLC, and Agile/Kanban/Waterfall methodologies

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and align diverse stakeholders to achieve high-quality delivery outcomes

Exceptional executive client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Advancing expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, GenAI, vector databases, MLOps, and AI governance, with experience integrating AI into major digital transformation programs

Strategic vision to guide executives on AI adoption, architecture, investment, and enterprise operating models, leveraging AI tools to enhance decision-making and productivity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience